Inscriptions & Verses
We know how important an inscription is to help in creating the perfect memory, and here at Memorials of Distinction we have experience of providing assistance to those seeking the perfect statement to remember their loved ones by. Whilst we will happily provide you with any support you may need with your inscription, you can, of course, provide us with your own original message to inscribe onto the memorial stone, in order to keep it personal to you and your loved one.
- Download a full list of Inscriptions & Verses (PDF)
- Read our Useful Guide: “Short Memorial Quotes for Loved Ones“
Example Inscriptions for Headstones:
A dear Husband
and Father
JOHN SMITH
Who died 8th MARCH 2012
Aged 87 years
Always in our thoughts
Forever in our hearts
‘PADDY’
PATRICK O’BRIEN
Born Killarney Co. Kerry
2nd March 1916
Died 15th May 2010
A Dad to us, a friend to all
His smiling face we will recall
A Wonderful Husband,
Dad and Grandad
WILLIAM DOYLE
1st October 1918
28th November 2008
Loving and kind in all his ways,
Upright and just to the end of his days,
Sincere and true in heart and mind,
A beautiful memory he left behind
A much loved Son
and Brother
ARTHUR WHITE
‘Snowy’
1950-2010
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home
Example Verses
One of the best this world could hold,
Never selfish, always kind,
A beautiful memory left behind
A voice we loved is still,
a place is vacant in our home,
that never can be filled
Selfishness she never knew,
Her thoughts were for others to the last,
We shall miss her sadly till our lives have passed
For each and all she did her best;
Please God, forgive a silent tear,
A silent wish that she was here
To fill us with his love,
And then he took our darling child,
To dwell with him above.
sprayed with a million tears
wishing God could have spared you
just for a few more years
That binds us till we meet again
His absence a silent grief
by all the family
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a memorial for export?
Yes. You will need to make the shipping arrangements yourself but we are happy to liaise with an agent about timings and crate up your memorial ready for collection. There is a cost associated with this, so contact us for a quote once you have decided which memorial you would like.
How many words can I fit on?
This depends greatly on the style of memorial you have chosen. We have a minimum size of lettering which we adhere to but all our designs allow enough room for names, dates and a short verse at the minimum. If you have a lot of text you wish to add to a small/cremation memorial then we would advise you avoid heart-shaped headstones and large sandblasted designs. Adding a freestanding block vase to your memorial can be a handy way of adding more inscription space.
How to clean black granite headstones
Granite headstones, especially with a polished finish, are easy to maintain by cleaning with a soft, damp cloth. At Memorials of Distinction, we offer a bespoke cleaning and restoration service to keep your granite headstone in excellent condition.
TESTIMONIALS
Excellent service from the whole team at Memorial of Distinction. They answered all our questions quickly by phone or email however daft they were. They gave regular updates on progress and even in these Covid times turned the stone round in the quoted time. The headstone and edging look amazing as well as the price being very competitive. I highly recommend this firm.
Mike B. Google Review: 02/05/2023
An excellent service. They have designed three beautiful bespoke memorials on my guidelines – two not based on anything in their catalogue – and were always very prompt, friendly, and helpful with their advice. I am more than satisfied with the results. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Rosemary G. Google Review: 02/03/2021
We would just like to say how pleased we are with the Headstone, it is more that we imagined and its wonderful. Many thanks to all who were involved with the works carried out.
Kate C. Sent by email: 06/02/2020
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