What should I write on my gravestone?

A short message referred to as an epitaph is usually added to a headstone along with a person’s name, birth date, and death date. Typically, the goal of the epitaph is to leave some words of wisdom, share the most important values of the deceased, or summarize the person’s life.

What can you say instead of forever in our hearts?

This makes them ideal for an inscription or epitaph.

• 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.

What should I write on my parents gravestone?

Here are some examples of headstone inscriptions for both parents:

• Beloved by all who knew them.
• Ours is love everlasting.
• Death cannot part them.
• Missed by all.
• Safely home.
• Forever together, Mum & Dad.
• Life is not forever – love is.
• Until we meet again.

What do you write on a monument?

An epitaph is a short text honouring a deceased person, (often inscribed or engraved on their headstone, monument, memorial plaque, gravestone, tombstone or cemetery marker). It usually includes the person’s name, dates of birth and death, along with a meaningful quote or Bible verse.

What do you say on a memorial plaque?

It tends to include:

1. Opening phrases such as “In memory of” or “Dedicated to the memory of”;
2. The name or names of those being remembered, and any nicknames they may have in quotes in the middle of their name.
3. The dates of that person’s life span; and.
4. A meaningful and significant quote that relates to the person.

How do you word a gravestone?

Basic details

1. Name of the Deceased. The full name of the deceased is usually written at the top of the headstone.
2. Date of Birth and Death. After the deceased’s name, the date of birth and death is the next bit of a headstone.
3. Relationship with the deceased.

What’s another way to say gone but not forgotten?

What is another word for not to be forgotten?

What does greatly missed mean?

extremely; very much: I was sorely tempted to say exactly what I thought of his offer. You’ll be sorely missed by everyone here, and we wish you success in your new job. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.