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Memorial Inscription Ideas

Wording and verse ideas for headstones and memorials

Some people say the most important part of a memorial is the inscription itself. To help with inspiration, we've put together a small collection of opening phrases, wording styles and verses commonly used on headstones.

This is only a small selection, provided as examples to help you get started — not a fixed list. We're happy to help you compose something personal to your family during your consultation.

Opening Phrases

• In Loving Memory Of
• Treasured Memories Of
• Cherished Memories Of
• Precious Memories Of
• Remembered With Love
• With Love We Remember
• Precious Are The Memories Of
• Loving Memories Of
• Remembered Always
• Beautiful Are The Memories Of

Date & Age Wording

• Passed Away [date], Aged [age] Years
• Fell Asleep [date], Aged [age]
• Born Sleeping [date]
• Who Passed Away [date], Aged [age] Years
• Died [date], Aged [age]
• Fell Asleep [date] In Her [nth] Year
• Born [date], Died [date]
• Called To Rest [date], Aged [age]
• At Rest [date], Aged [age] Years
• [Birth date] – [Death date]

Relationship Wording

• Devoted Husband, Dad And Grandad
• Beloved Husband, Father And Grandfather
• Dearly Loved Husband Of...
• A Dear Husband, Dad And Brother
• Beloved Husband Of...
• Dearly Loved Daughter And Sister
• Loving Wife, Mother And Grandmother
• Loving And Devoted Wife, Mum And Nana
• Our Little Princess
• A Truly Cherished Son, Brother And Grandson
• An Irreplaceable Daughter And Sister
• Loving Wife Of...

Example Inscriptions

Here's how these pieces come together in a full inscription:

Closing Sentiments

• Sadly Missed
• Resting With Those She Loved
• Forever In Our Hearts
• Always In Our Thoughts
• Safe In The Arms Of Jesus
• At Rest With God / Rest In Peace
• Loving You Always
• Beautiful Memories Left Behind
• With Love, Always And Forever
• So Dearly Loved, So Sadly Missed
• Grant Him Thy Eternal Rest
• Gone But Not Forgotten
• We Miss You
• Reunited
• Our Love Is Love Forever
• Life Is Not Forever. Love Is
• Resting Peacefully
• Forever In Our Thoughts
• Free Spirit
• Wonderful Was Your Love For Us
• Loving Memories Last Forever
• Till We Meet Again

Longer Verses

Memories are a golden chain
that bind us till we meet again.

A tiny flower lent not given,
to bud on earth and bloom in heaven.

His life a beautiful memory,
his absence a silent grief.

Sweet are the memories
that never fade.

She lives with us in memory
and will for evermore.

Gone is the face we loved so dear,
silent the voice we loved to hear.

May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Our family chain is broken,
nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one,
the links shall join again.