Memorial Quotes for Inscriptions, Epitaphs, Sympathy Cards & More (2023)

Browse our collection of memorial quotes for inspiration and comfort after the death of a loved one.

Below, you'll find memorial quotes for a wide range of uses, including urn or headstone inscriptions, eulogies, epitaphs, sympathy cards, condolence messages, and personal comfort.

These are organized into sections:

  • Short Memorial Quotes (for anyone)
  • Short Memorial Poems (for anyone)
  • Memorial Quotes for:
    • Dad
    • Mom
    • Grandma
    • Grandpa
    • Daughter
    • Son
    • Dogs (& Pets)
  • Memorial Quotes About Losing a Loved One
  • Memorial Quotes to Comfort a Friend
  • Memorial Quotes for Death Anniversary
  • Funny Memorial Quotes

We'll begin with some short memorial quotes that are ideal for anyone and everyone.

Short Memorial Quotes

Always in our hearts.

Forever in our hearts.

In Memoriam.

A life well lived.

Goodbye, my darling one.

Gone, yet not forgotten.

Until we meet again...

Well done, good and faithful servant. - Matthew 25:21

He/she fought the good fight. - From II Timothy 4:7

The best is yet to come.

Though gone from sight to memory dear.

Our hearts are with yours.

Forever loved, never forgotten.

Missing you.

Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. - Dr. Seuss

The song is ended, but the melody lingers on. - Irving Berlin

When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.

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Short Memorial Poems

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Your life was a blessing,
Your memory a treasure.
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure.

Gone, yet not forgotten;
Although we are apart,
Your spirit lives within me,
Forever in my heart.

Your presence we miss,
Your memory we treasure,
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.

You left me many memories;
Your love is still my guide.
And though I cannot see you,
You're always by my side.

Everyday in some small way
Memories of you come our way.
Though absent, you are always near
Still missed, loved and always dear

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.

If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven
And bring you home again.

You are not forgotten, loved one;
Nor will you ever be.
As long as life and memory last,
We will remember thee.

A silent thought, a secret tear,
Keeps your memory ever dear.
Time eases the edge of grief;
Memory turns back every leaf.

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Memorial Quotes for Dad

To the world you might be one man, but to me... you might be the world.

A life that touches others goes on forever.

Well done, good and faithful servant. - Matthew 25:21

I think about how much I miss him, and start to feel sorry for myself.... but then I think about all the people who never got the chance to meet him, and I start to feel sorry for them.

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You weren't just my dad. You were also my hero.

I think of you,
I miss you.
I need you,
I love you.

Dad, I keep thinking about you even though it pains me. I’d give anything to relive the memories we made together. I miss you.

In conversation father can
Do many wondrous things;
He’s built upon a wiser plan
Than presidents or kings.
- Edward Albert Guest

One who possessed beauty without vanity,
Strength without insolence, Courage without ferocity,
And all the virtues of Man without his vices.
- Lord Byron

He fought the good fight
He finished the race
He kept the faith.
- From II Timothy 4:7

Say not in grief: ‘He is no more,’ but live in thankfulness that he was. - Hebrew Proverb

I still get a lot of hugs but none of them are as perfect as yours. I miss you, dad.

Dad, I miss you so very much. My tears explain what my words cannot.

No matter how old I get, sometimes a girl just needs her dad.

Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever.

He asked for so little, yet gave so very much.

A father’s love is forever imprinted on his child’s heart. - Jennifer Williamson

And I hope my son sees in me
The kind of man you were to me.
- Adapted from Shannon Noll

My father didn’t tell me how to live. He lived and let me watch him do it. - Clarence Budington Kelland

Lately I’ve been noticing
I say the same things he used to say
And I even find myself acting the very same way.
- Keith Urban

A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely. In the hour of need, when all else fails, we remember him upon whose knees we sat when children, and who soothed our sorrows; and even though he may be unable to assist us, his mere presence serves to comfort and strengthen us. -Émile Gaboriau

It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons. - Johann Friedrich Von Schiller

I miss my dad. He loved me for who I was, and accepted me for who I was striving to become.

I used to be his angel; and now, he's mine.

Dads are strong for a reason. Their strength gives us a sense of protection. Now that you are in heaven, Dad, I know that you will continue to protect me. Thanks for being my Dad!

What I'd give if I could say,
"Hello, Dad!" that same old way.
To hear your voice, see your smile,
To sit with you and talk a while.
So you who have your Father,
Cherish him with care.
For you will never know heartache
Until you see his vacant chair.

We love you
We miss you
We grieve you
And so,
We live our lives
To make you proud.

This is the price you pay for having a great father. You get the wonder, the joy, the tender moments – and you get the tears at the end, too. - Harlan Coben

My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person. He believed in me. - Jim Valvano

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Memorial Quotes for Mom

To the world you might be one woman, but to me... you might be the world.

I miss our talks.

Mom, I'll always remember the things you taught me and how much you love me.

Mom, could you come back and stay a while?
I want to hear your voice and see you smile.
I want to hold you tight and never let go,
And tell you how much I love you so.

Mothers hold their children's hands for a while, but their hearts they hold forever.

I miss you, Mom. You gave me a love that no one could ever replace.

Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.

A mom's hug lasts long after she lets go.

A mother's love is always with her children. Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on in a legacy of love that will always be with you. May that love surround you now and bring you peace.

When a mother dies, we lose a piece of who we are. We lose the person whose story provides the beginning of our own.

Your wings were ready but my heart was not.

She asked for so little, yet gave so very much.

My mother taught me everything, except how to live without her.

I am a strong woman because a strong woman raised me. I love you, mom.

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I am a strong man because a strong woman raised me. Thank you, mom.

She was there when I took my first breath, and I was there when she took her last. Mom, your life was a precious gift. I miss you so much.

A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest. - Irish Proverb

You were my home, Mother. I had no home but you. - Janet Fitch

The mother memories that are closest to my heart are the small gentle ones that I have carried over from the days of my childhood. They are not profound, but they have stayed with me through life, and when I am very old, they will still be near. - Margaret Sanger

I miss saying “Mom” out loud. I miss not being able to find that special card for you and then having found it, writing “To Mom” on it for yet another cherished Mother’s Day. - Millie P. Lorenz

She fought the good fight
She finished the race
She kept the faith.
- From II Timothy 4:7

The world changes from year to year;
Our lives, from day to day.
But our memory of you, my dear,
Shall never pass away.

If I had a flower for every time I thought of you
I could walk in my own garden forever.
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson

If roses grow in heaven,
Lord, please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my Mother's arms,
And tell her they're from me.
Tell her I love and miss her;
And when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
And hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day.
But there's an ache within my heart
For I am missing her today...
- Anonymous

You can only have one mother
Patient kind and true;
No other friend in all the world,
Will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you,
To mother you will return,
For all her loving kindness,
She asks nothing in return.
As we look upon her picture,
Sweet memories we recall,
Of a face so full of sunshine,
And a smile for one and all.
Sweet Jesus, take this message,
To our dear mother up above;
Tell her how we miss her,
And give her all our love.
- Traditional Irish Funeral Prayer

Related:The 21 Best Funeral Songs for Mom

Memorial Quotes for Grandma

Note that many of the quotes for mothers and grandfathers can be adapted meaningfully for a beloved grandmother.

To the world you might be one woman, but to me... you might be the world.

You have left my life but you will never leave my heart.

I’ve always wished for a guardian angel who would look over me from the Heavens above. I never knew you’d go all out to make my wish come true. I miss you, Grandma!

My grandma taught me everything... except how to live without her.

If our love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.

A grandmother's love lives forever in the heart.

Grandmothers always have time to talk and make you feel special. I'll miss that most of all. I love you, Grandma!

I see you in the clouds above,
Hear you whisper words of love.
We'll be together before long,
Until then, I listen for your song.
- Adapted from Christy Ann Martine

Grandma, I love you more than the stars in the sky
More than the fish in the sea
More than the trees in the forest, Grandma,
You mean the world to me.

May the winds of heaven blow softly
And whisper in your ear
How much we love and miss you
And wish that you were here

There will never be a day when I don't think of you and wish you were here by my side. - Narin Grewal

Whenever I am missing you, I also remember how fortunate I was that you were in my life. I wouldn’t trade those moments for the world. - Cindy Adkins

Related:The 21 Best Funeral Songs for Grandma

Memorial Quotes for Grandpa

Note that many of the memorial quotes for fathers and grandmothers can be adapted to honor a beloved grandfather.

To the world you might be one man, but to me... you might be the world.

Not a day goes by when you are not loved and missed.

In memory of a life so beautifully lived and a heart so deeply loved.

There are special people in our lives who never leave us, even after they are gone. I love you, Grandpa.

My grandpa taught me everything... except how to live without him.

Grandpa, you always brought a little wisdom, a little happiness, a little warmth, and a lot of love to every life you touched.

A grandpa has the wisdom of long experience and the love of an understanding heart.

All my life I'll keep with me memories of us two; and I'll never forget how lucky I am to have had a grandpa like you.

We'll always remember you, Grandpa, because there will never be another one to replace you in our hearts and the love we will always have for you.

I know now why you always told me to be strong... because you knew that one day I would need the strength to bear your loss.

Grandpa has ears that truly listen,
Arms that always hold,
Love that's neverending,
A heart that's made of gold.

A golden heart stopped beating;
Hardworking hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.

We had a wonderful grandfather,
One who never really grew old;
His smile was made of sunshine,
And his heart was solid gold;
His eyes were as bright as shining stars,
And in his cheeks fair roses you see.
We had a wonderful grandfather,
And that’s the way it will always be.
But take heed, because
He’s still keeping an eye on all of us,
So let’s make sure
He will like what he sees.

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Memorial Quotes for Daughter

Please note that many of the memorial quotes for sons (below) can also be adapted to honor the memory of a daughter.

To the world you might be one small girl, but to me... you might be the world.

Beloved, wherever you are, you are gone from me but never forgotten.

You were everything to me. I miss you with all of my heart.

As long as I breathe, you will be remembered.

There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.

I will hold you in my heart until I can hold you again in Heaven.

And while she lies in peaceful sleep
Her memory we shall always keep.

Every day, in some small way,
Memories of you come our way.
Though absent, you are ever near;
Still missed, still loved, and ever dear.

In our home she is fondly remembered,
Sweet memories cling to her name;
Those who loved her in life sincerely,
Still love her in death just the same.

No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye;
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why.

There is a sad but sweet remembrance.
There is a memory fond and true;
There is a token of affection, daughter,
And a heartache still for you.

Yes, sadly we miss her, and try not to grieve;
A little while longer we too must leave,
To meet her on that beautiful shore
Where parting's unknown and life's evermore.

Our lives go on without you
But nothing is the same;
We have to hide our heartaches
When someone speaks your name.
Sad are the hearts that love you,
Silent the tears that fall;
Living our hearts without you
Is the hardest part of all.
You did so many things for us,
Your heart was kind and true:
And when we needed someone
We could always count on you.
The special years will not return
When we were all together,
But with the love within our hearts
You will walk with us forever.

Memorial Quotes for Son

Please note that many of the memorial quotes for daughters can be adapted to honor the memory of a son.

To the world you might be one small boy, but to me... you might be the world.

Go to God, Little Angel.

I miss you so, so much.

Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not.

Those we have held in our arms for a little while we hold in our hearts forever.

Treasured with a love beyond all feeling; missed with a grief beyond all tears.

I no longer see you with my eyes but I can feel you in my heart... forever.

You may have left my life, but you will never leave my heart.

If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.

There are some who bring a light so great to those around them that even after they have gone, the light remains. I love you, son.

Your life was a blessing,
Your memory a treasure.
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure.

It broke my heart to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
Part of me went with you
The day God called you home.

Goodbyes are not forever;
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we meet again.

Now cracks a noble heart.
Good night, sweet prince;
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!
- William Shakespeare

Memorial Quotes for Dogs (& Pets)

In memory of a faithful friend and companion.

To the world you might be just a dog, but to me, you meant the world.

You left your paw prints all over our hearts.

My heart will always wear the paw prints left by you.

Faithful, loyal, and loving companion.

You were my favorite hello and my hardest goodbye

Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.

No longer by my side, but forever in my heart.

You smiled with your eyes,
laughed with your tail,
and loved with your heart

Missing your unconditional love and playful paws,
We are now apart.
You're gone from our lives,
But never from our heart.

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Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. - Roger Caras

Nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless he’s owned a dog. A dog can show you more honest affection with a flick of his tail than a man can gather through a lifetime of handshakes. -Gene Hill

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Memorial Quotes About Losing a Loved One

No longer by my side but forever in my heart.

You are my today and all of my tomorrows.

Remembering you is easy;
I do it every day.
Missing you is the heartache
That never goes away.

When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.

We do not remember days, we remember moments. -Cesare Pavese

Death ends a life, not a relationship. - Robert Benchley

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. - Thomas Campbell

How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. - A.A. Milne (from Winnie the Pooh)

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
- Christina Rossetti

Memorial Quotes to Comfort a Friend

It's hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember.

Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.

Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings in heaven where our loved ones shine down and let us know they are happy.

Wishing you peace to bring you comfort,courage to help you face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

[Name] was deeply loved and will be sorely missed. Thinking of you today.

Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.

When words are most empty, tears are most apt. - Max Lucado

Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim. - Vicki Harrison

Memorial Quotes for Death Anniversary

Gone from my life forever, but never gone from my heart.

You will forever by my always.

It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone.
Part of me went with you, where ever you may roam.

Remembering you is easy. I do it every day.
But there is an ache within my heart that will never go away.

Sometimes memories of you sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks.

As I sit here and whisper, “I miss you,” I believe somehow you can still hear me.

May the winds of heaven blow softly
And whisper in your ear
How much I love and miss you
And wish that you were here

May the roads rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while. - The Princess Bride

I'll remember you. When I've forgotten all the rest.
You to me were true. You to me were the best.
- Bob Dylan

It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.- Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Funny Memorial Quotes

Remember the trees.
Remember the grass.
Remember me:
The pain in the ass.

We didn't realize we were making memories. We were just having fun.

He was a simple man who died of complications.

A friend of mine stopped smoking, drinking, overeating, and chasing women - all at the same time. It was a lovely funeral.

He died from not forwarding that message to ten people.

He made some good deals, and some bad ones. But he really went into the hole with this last one.

Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh. - George Bernard Shaw

Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped. - Groucho Marx

May you be in heaven a full half hour before the devil knows you are dead. - Traditional Irish Blessing

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If you want the best laughs for a funny memorial quote, really the best way is to just ask people at the funeral (or, perhaps more appropriately, at the reception) to share a funny story about the deceased. You'll laugh much more (and more appreciatively) at those stories than any of these humorous quotes.

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FAQs

What are good memorial quotes? ›

Common Memorial Quotes
  • We miss you and love you always.
  • Loving you forever.
  • Forever in our hearts.
  • Nothing can ever take away a love the heart holds dear.
  • Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever.
  • Greatly loved, deeply missed.
  • Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure.
Oct 25, 2022

How do you write in a loving memory message? ›

What to Write in a Memorial Card
  1. Share a memory that you have of the deceased person.
  2. Express gratitude for how the person who has passed away touched your life.
  3. Show your condolences and let the person grieving know you are thinking of them.
Jan 31, 2022

What words do you put on a memorial plaque? ›

Many people stick with traditional wording, such as:
  • In Memory.
  • In Memorium.
  • Never Forgotten.
  • Beloved or Dearly Beloved.
  • Rest in Peace.
  • Gone but not Forgotten.
  • Much Loved (insert relationship/s such as Mother, Father, Grandad, Daughter, Wife etc).
Sep 30, 2021

What can you say instead of forever in our hearts? ›

Top 10 In Loving Memory Quotes for an Inscription
  • Always in our hearts.
  • Always on my mind, forever in my heart.
  • You'll be with me forever.
  • Gone yet not forgotten.
  • May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear. ...
  • You may be gone from my sight but you are never gone from my heart.

How do you write a short memorial tribute? ›

What should you include in a loved one's funeral tribute?
  1. Notable achievements.
  2. Their personality.
  3. Their hobbies and passions.
  4. Their careers.
  5. Positive qualities.
  6. Their relationships with family and friends.
  7. Memorable stories.
  8. Their lasting legacy.

What are some common epitaphs? ›

Popular Epitaphs
  • I am all that is, that was, and that will be.
  • Never stop singing.
  • A mind at peace.
  • Your memory will live on in our hearts.
  • With a song in our hearts We remember ...
  • Memories are yours to keep as we remain in peaceful sleep.
  • Step softly, a dream lies here.
  • A light from our life is gone.

What are some short quotes for memorial cards? ›

In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there.” “As you were you will always be, treasured forever in our memory.” “I keep in my heart the love of the past, for there it was planted forever to last.” “Your presence I miss, your memory I treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never.”

What is a comforting quote about death? ›

Sorrow is so easy to express and yet so hard to tell.” “A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our loved ones are sealed inside to comfort us.” “Grant but memory to us, and we lose nothing by death.” “There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.”

What is a famous quote about death of a loved one? ›

"There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief." "Tears are the silent language of grief." "Happiness is beneficial for the body, but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind." "There is no grief like the grief that does not speak."

What are 3 words you want on your gravestone? ›

Try these classic inscriptions:
  • In loving memory.
  • Rest in peace.
  • Peace, perfect peace.
  • Reunited at last.
  • Forever with the Lord.
  • Our loss is God's gain.
  • Of your charity, pray for the soul of…
Mar 5, 2022

How do you write a memorial tribute example? ›

6 Incredible Tips to Writing a Good Funeral Tribute
  • Start With a Plan. Before you start writing your tribute to the deceased, make a plan. ...
  • Stick to a Conversational Tone. When you are preparing your funeral tributes words keep your tone conversational. ...
  • Be Brief. ...
  • Think of the Audience. ...
  • Tell a Story. ...
  • End on a Positive Note.
Jun 25, 2020

How do you write a memory for a memorial? ›

A 7 step guide to writing a eulogy that honors your loved one.
  1. Interview family and friends. Don't feel that the complete weight of remembering your loved one is on your shoulders. ...
  2. Tell a story (or stories) ...
  3. Don't think about it as public speaking. ...
  4. Keep it brief. ...
  5. Read it out loud. ...
  6. Humor heals. ...
  7. Take a deep breath.

What's another way to say in loving memory? ›

Below are some popular inscriptions.
  • "Forever in our hearts."
  • “Gone but never forgotten.”
  • 'Finally at peace."
  • “The best is yet to come.”
  • "Death is not the end."
Oct 27, 2021

What is the word for goodbye forever? ›

Adieu. While it may sound pretty benign, the French adieu literally translates as “to god” in Latin. This means it has a sense of finality, like “I won't see you again until after we're both dead. Goodbye forever.” Not so charmingly continental now, is it?

How do you write a meaningful tribute? ›

In a tribute, write about the person's best qualities and successes in life. Share how they changed your life or made you a better version of yourself. Summon admiration for their life's work and what it meant to them.

What is an example sentence for epitaph? ›

He was buried in the chancel of the parish church, where a monument with an epitaph was erected to him by his eldest son.

What makes a good epitaph? ›

An epitaph may tell the world something about the character or achievements of your loved one. Although people often describe their position in the family, such as “much-loved mother and grandmother”, you might want to expand on this, with something which captures their essence, such as “uncompromisingly unique”.

What do people write on memorial cards? ›

In Loving Memory.” “With Love and Memories.” “Gone But Never Forgotten.” “May You Rest in Peace.”

What do you write on a memorial prayer card? ›

Use “What to Write on a Memorial Card” or some other faith-based ideas as well.
  • “In heartfelt memory” ...
  • “In loving memory of our mom” ...
  • “Forever in our hearts” ...
  • “Celebrating a life well-lived” ...
  • “Always on our mind, forever in our hearts” ...
  • “Celebrating an amazing life” ...
  • “Gone but not forgotten”
May 26, 2022

What is a good short sympathy message? ›

Sympathy card messages for acquaintances

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of you in these difficult times.

What is the best condolence message on death? ›

You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have my full support in every moment.

How do you express sadness in Words for death? ›

What is the best condolence message?
  • “I'm sorry for your loss.”
  • “My deepest sympathies to you and your family.”
  • “Words can't describe how sorry I am for your loss.”
  • “Thinking of you at this difficult time.”
  • “So sorry to hear about your mother…”.
Aug 16, 2021

When the memory becomes a treasure quote? ›

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” —Anonymous.

What was once enjoyed and deeply loved quote? ›

What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.

What is better to say than rest in peace? ›

Rest in paradise with eternal love, sweet Grandmother. We will miss you forever. 10. May he rest easy in grace and love and shine down on all of us.

What is a good Bible verse for a headstone? ›

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16. This is one of the most often-quoted verses in the Bible and would be a great choice to put on a headstone of a Christian.

What do you write on a headstone example? ›

Classic headstone inscriptions
  • Dearly beloved.
  • In loving memory.
  • Once met, never forgotten.
  • Remembered with love.
  • In ever-living memory of...
  • Asleep in Jesus.
  • Forever in our hearts.
  • Rest in peace.

What is a good Bible verse to put on a tombstone? ›

Bible Verses
  • 1) Believe on Him to life everlasting. ...
  • 2) He shall receive in the world to come eternal life. ...
  • 3) The righteous shall go into life eternal. ...
  • 4) Whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. ...
  • 5) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

How do you end a memorial tribute? ›

If you're unsure how to end your eulogy, finish with a simple goodbye, or a thank you for the memories you shared. You might choose to use traditional phrases like 'rest in peace' or 'sleep well'. Or you can use something less formal, like a greeting or joke you used to share with the person who has died.

What is a tribute statement? ›

Tribute speeches are commemorative speeches that pay honor, admiration, and homage to an occasion, person, event, thing, or idea. In many cases, speakers delivering tribute speeches use emotional appeals to acknowledge the qualities and influence of the subject of the speech.

How do you tribute someone after death? ›

9 Ways to Honor a Loved One Who Has Passed
  1. Keep something of theirs with you. ...
  2. Support a cause close to their heart, and yours. ...
  3. Make a tribute donation to a nonprofit. ...
  4. Create a living reminder. ...
  5. Dedicate an event to their memory. ...
  6. Start a new tradition. ...
  7. Share their stories and photos. ...
  8. Live your best life.
Feb 3, 2018

What is an example sentence for in memoriam? ›

{ MARCH 25 } School was closed today in memoriam of the President and will be closed tomorrow too for his funeral.

What is a short verse written in memory of someone called? ›

plural eulogies. Synonyms of eulogy. : a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased. she delivered the eulogy at his funeral.

When you miss someone who passed away quotes? ›

Short Sympathy Quotes and Sympathy Sayings
  • “Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”
  • “Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
  • “I wish you healing and peace.”
  • “I hope you feel surrounded by much love.”
  • “We are so sorry for your loss.”
  • “We are thinking of you during these difficult times.”
Dec 15, 2021

What to say to someone who is remembering a loved one? ›

What to Say on the Anniversary of a Death
  • I'm so sorry for your loss.
  • I am thinking of you.
  • I am glad you had such a special person in your life.
  • What is your favorite memory of him?
  • I remember this one time she…
  • What I admired most about him was…
  • She would be proud of the way you…
  • Tell me about him/her.
Sep 17, 2021

What is a better word for remembrance? ›

OTHER WORDS FOR remembrance

1 recollection, reminiscence. 3 memory. 6 keepsake, trophy, souvenir, token, memorial.

How I would like to be remembered quotes? ›

There's a beautiful quote that has been attributed to Maya Angelou: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Asking yourself “how do I want to be remembered” is another way of asking, “how do I want to make people feel?”

What is a short phrase that is easy to remember? ›

A slogan is a short phrase that is easy to remember.

What word means both hello and goodbye? ›

While ciao, pronounced "chow," is a casual Italian salutation that can mean both "hello" and "goodbye," most English speakers understand it as well.

What are three other words for goodbye? ›

goodbye
  • adieu.
  • bye-bye.
  • Godspeed.
  • adios.
  • cheerio.
  • ciao.
  • leave-taking.
  • parting.

How do you say goodbye forever to someone you love? ›

How to say goodbye to someone you love
  1. Know why you need to say goodbye. ...
  2. Do it face to face. ...
  3. Explain to them why you're saying goodbye. ...
  4. No cheesy actions. ...
  5. Go easy on social media. ...
  6. Realize it's going to take time. ...
  7. Don't react to their anger. ...
  8. Don't give them hope.

What's a good quote to say when someone dies? ›

Short Sympathy Quotes and Sympathy Sayings
  • “Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”
  • “Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
  • “I wish you healing and peace.”
  • “I hope you feel surrounded by much love.”
  • “We are so sorry for your loss.”
  • “We are thinking of you during these difficult times.”
Dec 15, 2021

What is an inspirational quote for celebration of life? ›

Inspiring celebration of life quotes touch on how to live life to the fullest and remind us to love each day. People living deeply have no fear of death. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.

What is the most comforting thing to say at a funeral? ›

“I'm so sorry about your loss. [The deceased] was a good person and they'll be very missed.” “Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.” “[The deceased] was a wonderful person and I'll miss them very much.”

What is the best condolence quotes death? ›

Sympathy Messages and Condolence Quotes
  • --"In Memory of a life so beautifully lived...a heart so deeply loved"
  • --"Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever"
  • --"Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories"
  • --Forever Remembered, Forever Missed.

What is a nice sympathy message? ›

You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Wishing you the best and know you have my full support in every moment.

What is grief but love enduring quote? ›

It's all I've ever known. I've never experienced loss because I've never had a loved one to lose. What is grief, if not love persevering? And that's the line: "What is grief, if not love persevering?"

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