Epitaphs for Headstones

There is something special to say about everyone but summarizing a life in just a few words can be very difficult. Often a familiar biblical verse or classical quotation is an ideal way to preserve your memories. An epitaph is a short text honoring a deceased person, which is often inscribed or engraved on their monument, headstone, memorial plaque, gravestone, tombstone or cemetery marker. To learn more about epitaphs, click here to visit Wikipedia.

To start, here is a brief poem that may capture some of your feelings.

I awoke at dawn one morning from a restless night of sorrow,
Praying that with the daylight might come a bright tomorrow.
My heart as cold and hopeless as winter’s deepest chill,
I cried out for understanding and to know my Father’s will.
While treading up a garden path hushed in the fragrant air,
I spied a tender rose, its petals bowed as if in prayer.
As I gazed in silent awe, it occurred to me – He knows!
The tears my Lord has shed for me are the dew upon the rose.

For help with writing an epitaph, call 563-263-5484 or, click on the links on the right of this page to view a selection of sample epitaphs that you may wish to include on your memorial.