A headstone saying or epitaph is an inscription on a tombstone in memory of the a loved one who is buried there. It gives a brief literary piece commemorating a deceased person Some headstone sayings or quotes are taken from biblical scripture, poetry, or notes what the person was best known for.

It’s important to have a headstone saying that fits the character or personality of the deceased. Depending on the type of headstone or gravemarker you choose, may depend on the amount of words you can have.

Below is a collection of headstone sayings or quotes to give you an idea or sample for inscriptions:

“Loved God, Family, and Country”
“Resting in Peace and Joy for all Eternity”
“Devoted Wife and Loving Mother”
“Death is the golden key that opens the palace of Eternity”
“God’s finger touched him, and he slept”
“Fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith”
“At rest in the arms of Jesus”
“Wonderful father and faithful to the end”
His daily prayer, far better understood in acts than words, was simple doing good”
“A man of wisdom, knowledge, and care for all mankind”
“For when he served God purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep”
“A star on earth and a star in heaven.”
“Lost for now but loved forever”
“Dad — Peace be with you.”
“At Home With The Lord Forever.”
“God has called this man home to heaven.”
“A gentle man and a gentlem
“Rest Mother, Rest, in Peace.”
“We Will Miss You – Taken Too Young”
“She always had a smile on her face.”
“Her heart was pure and filled with joy.”
“The end and the reward of toil is rest. ”
“Entered into Rest.”
“Our love will light my way your memory will ever be with me ”
“Death is only a shadow across the path to heaven.”
“Gone but not forgotten.”
“In Loving Memory”
“Forever in our hearts.”
“She passed through glory’s morning gate and walked in paradise”
“Precious memories of”
“Treasured memories of”
“Eternally loved”
“Cherished memories of”
“Sleeping with the angels”
“In affectionate remembrance of”
“In loving remembrance of”
“Loved by All”