Epitaph ideas

Finding the right words...

Choosing the text for a memorial afterstone isn’t an easy decision. Sometimes, less is more. A few elegant words can provide comfort to those who visit, a reminder that although they are gone, their presence is never truly lost.

A headstone inscription is usually made up of the person’s name, date of birth and death, and possibly a few short words to pay tribute to them. Those few select words can capture a lifetime of love, laughter, or quiet fortitude or simply mark their life. 

We've collected a range of thoughtful words and phrases to offer inspiration as well as engraved examples to consider when deciding what to write on your memorial afterstone. 

Example text - one and two lines, for memorial stones

Example text for one line Example two-line phrases:
Adored by allA love story, that never ends
At peaceA quiet strength, a gentle heart
Always lovedA heart so kind, a soul so pure
Always with youDon't cry because I died; smile because I lived
Always beside meGrief changes shape, but love never ends
A free spiritGone too soon, loved forever
A gentle soulHand in hand, heart by heart
Beloved (mum, dad, wife, gran, nan, etc.)Inseparable, even in eternity
Best (dad/mum/nan) everLove beyond time and space
By my sideLife isn't forever, love is
Devoted (mother/father)Never satisfied, will be back
Eternally unitedMay angels, lead you in
Forever youngOur hero, our world
Fabulous foreverPartners in life, partners in love
Forever in our armsRest in peace, my sweet friend
Faithful friendReal love stories have no ending
Here liesSide by side, now and always
In memory ofSoulmates beyond this life
I'll wait for youShe was bubbles in the champagne of life
Inspired us allStep softly, a dream lies here
Love you alwaysTrue to herself/himself, kind & loving
Mates for lifeThe song ended, the melody lingers on
Our rock & angelToday [she/he/name] dances with angels
Our little angelI told you I was sick
Practically perfectTold you, I was right
Rest in peaceThat's all, folks!
Run freeToo bad... we had fun
Reunited withAlways late, even now
Sadly missedWell, this was fun, lets do it again sometime
Sleep tight
So loved
Together forever
Uncompromisingly unique
Visited planet earth