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
When can a memorial be erected on a grave?
The ground requires time to settle after a burial so it is important to wait before installing your memorial. A headstone can usually be erected on a grave six months after the last burial has taken place but a period of 1 year is most common. If cremated remains are interred in a grave, a headstone may be fixed after 3-6 months, as the ground requires less settling time but this can vary. If you tell us which cemetery/crematorium your memorial will be installed in, we can find out the specific rules for you and advise accordingly.
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.
Can I pay by instalments?
Our standard terms for payment are as follows:
First Installment
20% Deposit when memorial ordered as above.
Second Installment
75% of balance plus burial ground fee payable when permit received from cemetery or church authority. Obtaining permit takes on average 2-3 weeks from first installment.
Final Installment
Final balance payable on completion (ie. when memorial is in place, approximately 16 weeks after receipt of second installment).
TESTIMONIALS
I’d like to thank you all for doing such an outstanding job. It is everything I thought it would be and more. I am so, glad that I found you guys and you were able to give us a nice compromise to what my mum originally wanted. Over the moon honestly a big thank you from all the family.
Millie CB. Sent by email: 26/07/2024
I wanted to thank Memorials of Distinction for providing a very efficient, professional and friendly service which was also extremely quick. My Mother & Father’s memorial was booked and then the lockdown occurred and even through this the Headstone was still erected the company strived to get any outstanding orders finalised before everything shut – your crew also kindly took photographs of the memorial so we could see it or though could not visit at that time and this little extra touch made a huge difference. The memorial is just as ordered and a fitting tribute to my parents.
Ann J. Sent by email: 16/06/2020
Thanks Anne-Marie the memorial looks beautiful and a fitting tribute to my beloved mum and uncle. Thank you so much for carrying out the work despite all the difficulties you must have faced with the lockdown.
Appreciate all the efforts by you and the team!
Miguel M. Sent by email: 26/03/2020
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