Craftsman engraving an inscription on a memorial headstone

Inscriptions & Lettering

Whatever the lettering style or material of the existing memorial, we have the in-house skills to replicate almost any inscription.

How It Works

Our Inscription Service

The normal process involves removing the memorial from the cemetery so that our craftsmen can work on the new inscription in our workshop. It is not always possible to remove the memorial due to size, position, or for any one of many reasons — in those circumstances we work on the memorial in-situ.

Inscription Ideas

Examples of Inscriptions Used on Memorials

These are suggestions to help inspire you — we can engrave any wording you choose.

Memory

  • In Memory Of
  • Loving Memories Of
  • Treasured Memories Of
  • Cherished Memories Of
  • Precious Memories Of
  • Sacred To The Memory Of
  • To The Memory Of
  • Everlasting Memories Of
  • Gone From Our Sight But Never From Our Memories
  • Gone From Our Sight But Never From Our Hearts
  • Time Passes But Memories Stay, Loved And Remembered Every Day
  • Where Memories Are Faithful No Distance Can Divide
  • May Their Memory Be Blessed
  • What We Keep In Memory Is Ours Unchanged Forever
  • Sweet Memories That Will Never Die

Rest

  • Rest My Darling
  • At Rest
  • Rest In Peace
  • Rest In Peace And Everlasting Love
  • Resting Peacefully
  • In God's Garden
  • Sleep Peacefully
  • Peace Perfect Peace
  • Gone But Not Forgotten
  • Forever In Our Hearts
  • Forever In Our Thoughts
  • Loved And Remembered
  • Safe In The Arms Of Jesus
  • Sadly Missed
  • Till We Meet Again
  • Safe In God's Keeping
  • To Live In The Hearts Of Those We Love Is Not To Die
  • Always In Our Thoughts
  • Peace At Last
  • Gone From Our Home But Not From Our Hearts
  • Always On My Mind
  • The Lord Is My Shepherd

Love

  • A Tribute Of Love To
  • My Love And Devotion
  • Dearly Loved
  • You Are My Love, My Life, My Heart, My Soul
  • In Heavenly Love Abiding
  • Worthy Of Everlasting Love
  • Love Can Never Lose Its Own
  • Eternal Love
  • Through Our Love For Each Other We Will Never Be Apart
  • Sleep My Love Til I Wake Thee At Dawn
  • Sweet Dreams My Love

Prayer & Care

  • Please Care For
  • Lord Take Care Of
  • Heavenly Father Take Care Of
  • Please Pray For
  • Pray For The Soul Of
  • Pray For The Repose Of The Soul Of
  • Of Your Charity Pray For The Repose Of The Soul Of

Verses

Poems & Short Verses

A short verse can add a deeply personal touch to any memorial. Here are some of the most popular choices.

1

Gone are the days we used to share, but in my heart you are always there.

2

Just a memory, fond and true, from me who thought the world of you.

3

Happy memories silently kept, life goes on but I will never forget.

4

Deep in our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.

5

I treasure your memory as years go by, I can never forget you, I don't even try.

6

Wherever I go, whatever I do, in my heart I think of you.

7

Every day brings a silent tear, a constant wish that you were here.

8

Thinking of you day to day, miss you more than words can say.

9

We shall meet again in Heaven above, until then I send my love.

10

In my memory you will stay, not once a year, but every day.

11

You left a space no one could fill, I still miss you and I always will.

12

God only takes the best, it's true — he took the very best in you.

Need Help Choosing an Inscription?

Our team will guide you through the process with care and sensitivity. Contact your nearest showroom to discuss your requirements.

Contact Us

Gateshead

53 High Street, Felling, NE10 9LU

Sunderland

188 Hylton Rd, Sunderland, SR4 7YA

Consett

The Memorial Works, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8BE