50 Short Epitaph Examples

An epitaph is a short text commemorating a deceased person that is inscribed on a plaque or tombstone. Our 50 short epitaph examples will provide you with several simple sayings that can be engraved on any gravestone or other monument. They are often patterned with expressions of respect and love, such as “Beloved Mother of…” or “Forever In Our Hearts”.

Typically epitaphs are used figuratively and are a general saying used to commemorate the life of the person. You can see in the epitaph examples below that most are short, simple statements. However, the epitaph can also be in the form of a quote, poem, verse or other saying. The epitaph can also be specific to the deceased person. It can be words they spoke or chose beforehand, or can be a statement that describes the individual.

Choosing what to write can be incredibly difficult because it isn’t easy to summarize a loved one’s life in a few words. Furthermore, there is a limited amount of space available on a monument to engrave. It is because of these reasons why the epitaph examples below are short, general statement, like “Rest In Peace”.

The 50 short epitaph examples below will help you find the perfect saying for your loved one’s memorial. Use one example, or combine multiple examples, to create the perfect epitaph to remember your loved one.

50 Short Epitaph Examples

1. A Friend In Deed
2. A Love, True And Constant
3. A Loving Husband (Wife) And Father (Mother)
4. A Sharing, Caring Person
5. A Special Kind Of Love
6. A Woman (Man) Of Grace And Dignity
7. Always A Gentleman (Lady)
8. Always In Our Hearts
9. An Inspiration To All Of Us
10. An Unforgettable Person
11. Asked For So Little But Gave So Very Much
12. Because He (She) Cared
13. Brave In Spirit, Strong In Love
14. Constant Of Faith, Generous By Heart
15. Devoted In Love
16. Everybody’s Best Friend
17. Faith, Hope And Courage
18. Faithful Forever
19. Forever Grateful And Faithful
20. Forever In Our Hearts
21. Forever Missed
22. Gone But Never Forgotten
23. He (She) Enriched Our Lives
24. He (She) Inspired Us All
25. He (She) Lived To Help Others
26. He (She) Touched The Lives Of Many
27. He (She) Will Never Be Forgotten
28. In God’s Care
29. In Loving Memory
30. In Memoriam
31. In One Of The Stars I Shall Be Living
32. Life If Not Forever, Love Is
33. Love Is A Light That Never Dims
34. May His (Her) Light Guide You
35. Mourn Not My Death, But Celebrate My Life
36. My Lifetime Companion
37. One Of A Kind
38. Our Little Angel
39. Our Love Is Eternal
40. Rest In Peace
41. Strong In Love, Brave In Spirit
42. The Best Is Yet To Come
43. Together Forever
44. Until We Meet Again
45. We Miss You
46. We Remember How You Loved Us
47. We’ll Be Together Again
48. What We Keep In Memory, Is Ours Forever
49. Wonderful Was Your Love For Us
50. Your Light Will Shine Forever

The epitaph that you write may be based on a number of factors, such as the size of the monument and your budget. However, no matter what your requirements, you will want to create a heartfelt permanent monument for your loved one. Feel free to copy one of the short epitaph examples word-for-word, or use it as part of a large epitaph to create a beautiful monument that pays tribute to your loved one.