Friday, March 4, 2022

How to Write a Headstone Epitaph


There are many stressful and emotionally taxing aspects to planning the funeral of a loved one. But, perhaps surprisingly, one of the portions that cause an unusual amount of pressure and anxiety is what epitaph is most appropriate for the deceased’s headstone. After all, what information best captures a life well lived? How do you make sure family and friends understand just how special and beloved this person was?

 

An epitaph is a phrase or a description used to describe the life of someone who has recently departed. Many headstone epitaphs have three or four lines: the person’s name, birth and death dates, and the epitaph itself. The fourth line is usually placed at the top of these common three lines and says something along the lines of “In Loving Memory” or “In Memory of”

 

Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind to get your headstone epitaph just right:

 

Choose Someone to Oversee the Task

While several family members and friends can offer input on the headstone epitaph, someone should be in charge of the process. This person can do appropriate research, figure out the exact wording, find and negotiate the best price for the headstone itself, and promptly accomplish the tasks. 

 

Keep it Simple

Headstone choices can be overwhelming, especially for grieving families, because they can involve many personalized options. The best way to choose the best headstone and the accompanying epitaph is to keep it simple. Include names and dates and consider a brief inscription or quote. Keep the ornamentation simple, such as a flower or cross, which will often look more refined instead of engraving complicated images. 

 

Look to the Classics

If you find it difficult to create your own emotionally resonant inscription, get inspired by the best. Choose a line from a poem, hymn, song, bible passage, or famous author. 

 

Adolf Funeral Home and Cremation Services prides itself on providing exemplary customer services. We take every measure to ensure you are satisfied with all your funeral planning and burial needs during this sensitive time of grief and mourning. Our staff will do whatever it takes to make our positive workplace environment translate to your experience with us. 

 

Adolf Funeral Home and Cremation Services has served the Berwyn and Willowbrook areas for many years. We pride ourselves on being large enough to provide professionalism and reliability yet small enough to provide personalized service. To discover more about how we can serve your needs, please visit our website or call one of our locations today. 

 


Sources

https://stoneletters.com/blog/memorial-quotes-headstone-epitaphs

https://www.usurnsonline.com/burial/12-tips-headstone-inscription/

 


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