What do you put on the back of a gravestone?

What do you put on the back of a gravestone?

A short message referred to as an epitaph is usually added to a headstone along with a person’s name, birth date, and death date. Typically, the goal of the epitaph is to leave some words of wisdom, share the most important values of the deceased, or summarize the person’s life.

What do you write on a headstone?

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.

Is the body in front or behind the headstone?

Traditionally in the USA, when a body is buried in a cemetery, a headstone is placed at the head of the grave to identify the person who is buried there. The headstone usually states a person’s name, their date of birth and death; occasionally some personal information, a prayer or a photograph.

What is a symbol of grace?

Throughout history, the swan, gazelle and cat have been the embodiment of grace and poise. In religious contexts, rainbows and the sacred herb rue are regarded as a symbol of God’s grace. These are just some of the symbols that indicate how grace is perceived in different cultures.

What does putting a penny on a grave mean?

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A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldier’s family know that somebody stopped by to pay their respects. If you leave a penny, it means you visited. A nickel means that you and the deceased soldier trained at boot camp together. If you served with the soldier, you leave a dime.

Which is the best inscription for a headstone?

Personalized inscriptions on a headstone express what is truly meaningful to the deceased and to the family. You can see examples of popular epitaphs below: for a mother; for a father; for both parents; for a wife; for a husband; for a married couple; for a son; for a daughter; for a brother; for a sister; and many, many more.

Can you put an epitaph on a headstone?

We all want to choose the most beautiful words to put on a headstone. However, when choosing an epitaph for a churchyard memorial, we need to make sure that it will be approved by the vicar. There are quite strict rules and regulations set out by each individual Diocese, and in this blog post, I go into detail about these rules.

Can you put a quote on a headstone?

Some diocese of the Church of England only permit inscriptions that are from Scripture, or at least compatible with the Christian faith. Inscriptions on a headstone should be short, but you can choose an extract from a longer quotation that appeals to you.

When to choose an inscription for a grave?

Choosing the inscription for a grave can be a difficult decision, but headstones are not installed until at least several months after the burial, so you can take time to think about wording that would please your loved one. It might be helpful to discuss it with others who were also close to them.