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Quotes for headstones

Each headstone is deeply personal, and you don’t just have to stick to a short phrase for your loved one’s headstone. Some people may choose to craft a more distinctive tribute by incorporating a unique quote – perhaps their loved one’s favourite poem, song lyrics or even a quote they lived their life by.

Picking the right quotes or poems for headstones can be challenging, so here are a few commonly used ones to help offer some inspiration:

‘Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.’ Dr. Seuss
‘To the well-organised mind, death is but the next great adventure.’ J.K. Rowling
‘Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.’ Thomas Moore
‘For tomorrow may rain, so I’ll follow the sun.’ The Beatles
‘If there’s another world, he lives in bliss; if there’s not, he made the best of this.’ Robert Burns

Imagery for headstones

Of course, a headstone doesn’t need to just feature words; it can also incorporate imagery if you feel this reflects your loved one better than a quotation. Perhaps you’d like to include their favourite landmark, a family coat of arms or maybe even the crest of their much-loved football club – whatever you feel expresses their personality the best. Other popular headstone motifs include crosses, stars, angels, flowers, butterflies and more.

Are there rules about what can be written on a headstone?

It’s important to bear in mind that a burial ground is supposed to be a respectful environment where you can remember your loved one in peace. Therefore, there should be no profanity or language that others might find offensive. A churchyard may also have more specific requirements and may only allow religious quotes or veto quotes or imagery from other faiths.

What you need to know before creating a headstone

Of course, all of the above information counts for nothing if your headstone is poorly designed and engraved in the first place. If you’re looking to create a lasting tribute for your loved one, it’s essential that you use a trusted stonemason like Artisan Memorials.

Our expert calligrapher has over 30 years and can judge spacing in a way that computers just can’t emulate, creating a design that flows seamlessly and meticulously incorporates every last detail you request. Every letter is then painstakingly cut into high-quality stone using V-carving techniques to guarantee precision and durability.

Artisan Memorials provide quality headstones and gravestones to customers in the following areas, Kent, Ashford, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, London, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead and Watford. Contact us for a free quick quote.

If you’d like an experienced eye to help you craft a unique headstone, get in touch with the team at Artisan Memorials today. Our compassionate experts will work closely with you to ensure your bespoke design appropriately honours your loved one – simply contact us to arrange a consultation.