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
Which letter colour lasts longest?
The letters for your inscription can be simply cut into the stone and left plain or they can be painted black, white, silver or gold. For those looking for a premium finish, having the cut lettering gilded with gold leaf is also an option. They are all equally resillient to the weather but conditions will vary from location to location so the colour chosen should be based simply on personal choice. It is also worth noting that lettering which is placed on flat surfaces (ie on the top of a headstone base) will weather more quickly than those on the face of the headstone.
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.
Is there a cheaper alternative to a headstone?
There are several more affordable alternatives to a traditional headstone. Memorial plaques, for example, are small engraved markers that can be placed on a grave or at a memorial site. These are typically less expensive than full headstones. A tree or plant memorial can also be a meaningful and cost-effective choice, with a living tribute that grows over time.
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