Memorials of Distinction logo and home linkMemorials of Distinction logo and home link sales@memorialsofdistinction.co.uk 01582 249990 Show search
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Toggle navigation Menu
Shortlist
Shortlist
  • Memorial Range
    • Headstones
    • Kerbed Memorials
    • Children's Headstones
    • Cremation & Small Memorials
    • Custom Memorials
    • Value Memorials
    • Garden Kerbs
  • Grave Decorations
    • Grave Ornaments
    • Photo Plaques
    • Vases
    • Etchings & Designs
    • Memorial Statues
    • Chippings & Cover Slabs
  • Information
    • About Us
    • Ordering & Timescales
    • Inscriptions & Verses
    • Renovation & Cleaning
    • Materials & Finishes
    • Home Visit Service
    • Safety & Guarantee
    • Areas We Cover
    • Testimonials
    • FAQs
    • Trade Enquiries
  • Useful Guides
  • Special Offers
  • Brochure
  • Contact

Useful Guides

Short Memorial Quotes for Loved Ones

Finding the right words to perfectly commemorate a lost loved one can be extremely difficult. Even if you are skilled with words, it is so hard to do a person’s memory justice, and to sum up a whole life in just a short inscription can feel like another pressure among the many that come with the departure of someone close to you.

In the modern world inscriptions can come in all forms. Whether you’re honouring the memory of your loved one with a traditional headstone, laying them to rest in a crypt, writing an epitaph for a plaque in a columbarium or even a park bench, a moving inscription will not only help you to celebrate the relationship you had with the departed, but it will also convey that relationship in a meaningful way to others.

The inscription on your loved one’s memorial will be there for many years – perhaps until long after you have passed away. It is therefore vital to choose the perfect message that will keep their memory alive throughout the decades.

It can be helpful to look for sources of inspiration when composing a memorial inscription. Here is a list of short memorial quotes for loved ones to inspire you and to help you make that all important decision.

headstone inscriptions for both parents

Headstone Epitaphs for both Parents 

Shared graves and memorials are a beautiful way to commemorate an everlasting love. If you are laying both of your parents to rest in the same spot, choosing a memorial inscription that will reflect both their individual personalities and celebrate their relationship is important. 

If you are writing headstone epitaphs for parents on a shared grave, one good way of doing this is to follow both of their inscriptions with a second, joint inscription that commemorates them both. If on the other hand your parents are buried in the same spot, but have separate headstones, you could have a similar design or two complementary inscriptions etched onto them.

Here are some examples of headstone inscriptions for both parents:

  • Beloved by all who knew them
  • Ours is love everlasting
  • Death cannot part them
  • Missed by all
  • Safely home
  • Forever together, Mum & Dad
  • Life is not forever – love is
  • Until we meet again
  • Always together, never apart, joined as one heart
  • Gone but not forgotten
  • Goodnight and God bless you
  • I love you
  • Married [insert number of years here]
  • Treasured memories of our dear parents

Memorial Quotes for Fathers

Here are some examples of headstone epitaphs to commemorate your dad:

  • Our loving father
  • Beloved father
  • Devoted father
  • In loving memory of [insert name here]
  • Beloved by all who knew him
  • Gone but not forgotten

Headstone Sayings for Mothers

Here is a list of examples of gravestone inscriptions to honour the memory of your mother:

  • Our loving mother
  • Beloved mother
  • Devoted mother
  • In loving memory of [insert name here]
  • Beloved by all who knew her
  • Gone but not forgotten

Sister Memorial Quotes 

Here are some sister memorial quotes for your sister’s headstone:

  • Beloved sister
  • In loving memory of our sister [insert name here]
  • Rest in peace
  • Our loving sister
  • Your memory lives on
  • Missed forever  
  • Farewell

Memorial Quotes for Brothers

Consider using one of these memorial quotes for your brother:  

  • My dearest brother
  • Farewell
  • Beloved brother
  • Our loving brother
  • In loving memory of our brother [insert name here]
  • Your memory lives on
  • Rest in peace
  • Missed forever

 

Recent Guides

  • Headstones for Stillborn Babies – Remembering Your Baby
  • What is the etiquette around headstones in the UK?
  • How Much is a Headstone?
  • Grave Surround Ideas: Creating the Perfect Resting Place
  • Baby Grave Ideas: A Guide
View all

OUR MEMORIALS RANGE

MemorialHeadstones products

MemorialHeadstones

Kerbed Memorials products

Kerbed Memorials

Cremation & Small Memorials products

Cremation & Small Memorials

View All

POPULAR PRODUCTS

Value Ogee Headstone

Value Ogee Headstone £844

Gilded Book Headstone

Gilded Book Headstone £1740

Memorial Coloured Chippings

Memorial Coloured Chippings £132

Triple Heart Headstone

Triple Heart Headstone £2195

Round Top Headstone

Round Top Headstone £1050

Desk Tablet Small Memorial

Desk Tablet Small Memorial £701

Double Heart Overlap Headstone

Double Heart Overlap Headstone £1826

View All

TESTIMONIALS

I could not be more grateful for the team at Memorials of Distinction for all they have done for my family and I. Despite having to work through such a horrible time, they still managed to make a difficult process easier. I am particularly pleasure with the response times and our agents genuine kindness and patience when responding to my many emails! The headstone is absolutely beautiful and collectively I truly believe we have done Mum proud. So I thank you again Memorials of Distinction for providing such a beautiful memorial.

Aisha R. Google Review: 25/08/2020

My memorial was delivered and fixed into place last week and having witnessed it in person it is amazing, everything myself and the family wished for and more. Even during a global pandemic it was delivered promptly without any unnecessary delays. Would highly recommend.

Josh R. Google Review: 09/02/2021

What a lovely service they provide. Friendly staff on the phone and the stone was perfect. Thank you so much.

I cannot recommend them enough.

Josephine P. Google Review: 05/11/2020

View All

Take a Look at our Feature Memorial

Deep-Carved Rose Headstone

Can Anyone Put a Headstone on a Grave?

Can Anyone Put a Headstone on a Grave?

Special Offers

View Offers

Areas We Cover

Talk To Our Experts

Request Our Brochure

Back to top
Contact Us

Factory & Showroom (Head Office)
The Memorial Works
Southfields Road Dunstable LU6 3EP

  • Tel: 01582 249990
  • Email: sales@memorialsofdistinction.co.uk
  • Find Us Here
  • Trade Enquiries
Our Range
  • Headstones
  • Kerbed Memorials
  • Children's Memorials
  • Custom Memorials
  • Grave Decorations
  • Small Memorials
  • Special Offers
Useful Information
  • Request a Brochure
  • Ordering & Timescales
  • FAQs
  • Inscriptions & Verses
  • Useful Guides
  • Privacy Policy
Member of British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons and Register of Qualified Memorial Fixers

© Memorials of Distinction 2021 | Website designed by rtfacts ltd

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy