Deciding which words will make a lasting impression at a final resting place is never an easy decision. One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is about what to put on a headstone. Gravestone quotes are often chosen by the deceased beforehand, or by those responsible for the burial. To save you some time and energy, we collected some of the most popular headstone epitaphs.
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 your loved one.
Classic & Timeless
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
- Forever in our hearts
- Gone but never forgotten
- Remembered with love
- Treasured always, missed forever
- Beloved and remembered
- Forever young, forever in our hearts
- In loving memory
- Rest in peace
- Until we meet again
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
- Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal
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
- Never stop singing
- Beyond the sunset
- Until we dance together again
You can add your favorite quote 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.
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.