Deciding which words will make a lasting impression at a final resting place is never an easy decision. During this difficult time, you deserve memorial expertise unlike any other. Since 1920, Legacy Headstones has been a family-operated business with customer satisfaction at the forefront of our process. Our journey began with marble and granite. Today, we offer a wide variety of headstones, grave markers, monuments, urns, and keepsakes. One of the most frequently asked questions we receive regards headstone sayings and epitaphs. Gravestone sayings and quotes are often chosen by the deceased beforehand or by those responsible for the burial. To save you some time and energy, we have collected some of the most popular headstone epitaphs in one convenient place.
Some of the most common headstone sayings include biblical verses, poetry stanzas, song lyrics, mottos, or famous quotes. Epitaphs on cemetery memorials can also take the shape of aphorisms, holy texts, or witty catch-phrases. Browse our epitaph collections to find inspiration for gravestone sayings or a unique way to remember the deceased
Spiritual Sentiments
Religious epitaphs are some of the most popular gravestone engravings. Many choose sacred verses to express bereavement, but spiritual phrases are great alternatives when headstone space is limited.
- A Life that touched the hearts of others lives on forever
- Asleep in Jesus
- At rest in Heaven
- In God’s care
- Love is eternal
- Meet me in Heaven
- My trust is in God
Traditional Epitaphs
Emotional engravings are a reliable way to show how much the deceased meant to the living. When someone dies on duty doing what they love, it can also be special to include their career.
- Always remembered
- Always in our hearts
- Gone but not forgotten
- In loving memory
- Rest in peace
- Till we meet again
Unconventional Epitaphs
When it comes to larger than life personalities, you can always choose an alternative way to commemorate the happy memories. Here are just a few of our favorite hobby-oriented headstone sayings:
- Gardening in Heaven
- Gone fishin’
- Gone huntin’
- Hiking high
You can add your favorite epitaph to any headstone using our online design tool. We use exacting customization and fabrication processes to ensure that your anecdotes are perfectly transcribed and will remain visible for a lifetime. If you have any questions about headstone epitaphs, please do not hesitate to contact us for further assistance.