{"title":"Headstone Epitaphs - Choosing Verses, Words, Phrases \u0026 Inscriptions","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHeadstone Epitaphs: Choosing  Verses, Quotes, Words, Phrases, Sayings \u0026amp; Inscriptions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEpitaph Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/General-Epitaphs-s\/417.htm\"\u003eGeneral Epitaphs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/Words-of-Comfort-Epitaphs-s\/419.htm\"\u003eWords of Comfort Epitaphs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/Classic-Epitaphs-s\/418.htm\"\u003eClassic Epitaphs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/Bible-Verse-Epitaphs-s\/420.htm\"\u003eBible Verse Epitaphs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/Epitaphs-For-Infants-and-Children-s\/421.htm\"\u003eEpitaphs for Infants \u0026amp; Children\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/Epitaphs-for-Females-s\/422.htm\"\u003eEpitaphs for Females - Mother, Daughter, Sister, etc.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/Epitaphs-for-Males-s\/423.htm\"\u003eEpitaphs for Males - Father, Son, Brother, etc.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tAre you at a loss for what to write on a headstone? \n            This article not only will discuss the significance of tombstone \n            epitaphs, but also offers many examples from which to choose.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Significance of an Epitaph\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen a loved one has been laid to rest \n              in a cemetery the final stage of closure involves the placement \n              of a \u003ca href=\"\/headstones-s\/19.htm\"\u003etombstone or grave marker\u003c\/a\u003e identifying their grave. It is \n              here that we are given one final occasion to communicate to the \n              world the significance of our loved one.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tTombstone epitaphs are a reflection of \n              one's existence highlighting their personality traits or accomplishments \n              in life. In some cases they may also tell the story of the circumstances \n              that brought them to their death.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tEven though tombstone epitaphs have varied \n              over time one thing remains a constant. That is that epitaphs \n              are a meaningful way to give respect to the deceased.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWriting An Epitaph\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tTombstone epitaphs take on many forms \n              and are derived from many sources. One of the most popular forms \n              are taken from biblical scripture. Bereaved family members often \n              choose a biblical verse as an epitaph as it may exhibit some virtuous \n              quality that was a characteristic of the decedent's life.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tSome choose to write an tombstone epitaph \n              detailing the accomplishments of the decedent's life. Maybe the \n              person was a great doctor who selflessly gave his time tending \n              to the sick, or one who was known for their philanthropy or community \n              service.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhatever the subject a epitaph allows \n              us to post our reflections of the personalities and achievements \n              of the departed, marking their existence here on Earth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExamples of Tombstone Epitaphs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tTo help give you some inspiration in composing \n              an epitaph for your loved one, we have assembled a collection \n              of epitaphs. You can either copy them directly or use them as \n              a basis to create your own. Here are the categories for epitaphs. \n              Click on the linked title to view them.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/General-Epitaphs-s\/417.htm\"\u003eGeneral \n              Epitaphs\n\t\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tThese epitaphs are general in nature and taken from a variety \n              of sources. If you need help in choosing or creating an epitaph \n            these will serve as a good starting point.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/Words-of-Comfort-Epitaphs-s\/419.htm\"\u003eWords \n              of Comfort Epitaphs\n\t\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tStatements that assure our grieving hearts that we are never really \n            apart from our loved one.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/Classic-Epitaphs-s\/418.htm\"\u003eClassic \n              Epitaphs\n\t\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tFavored statements and saying that remind us of the true wisdom \n            of life.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/Bible-Verse-Epitaphs-s\/420.htm\"\u003eBible \n              Verse Epitaphs\n\t\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tPromises from our Father above that emphasize the peace we seek \n            in our lives.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/Epitaphs-For-Infants-and-Children-s\/421.htm\"\u003eEpitaphs \n              for Infants \u0026amp; Children\n\t\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tStatements that announce our most precious and devoted love with \n            the longing of hope and peace.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/Epitaphs-for-Females-s\/422.htm\"\u003eEpitaphs \n              for Females - Mother, Daughter, Sister, etc.\n\t\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tEndearing words that comfort and inspire the reader who remember \n            the devoted woman in his\/her life.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/Epitaphs-for-Males-s\/423.htm\"\u003eEpitaphs \n              for Males - Father, Son, Brother, etc.\n\t\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tUnique words to individualize the character, devotion, generosity \n            and success of a man's life.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.everlifememorials.com\/collections\/headstone-epitaphs-choosing-verses-words-phrases-inscriptions.oembed","provider":"Everlife Memorials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}