Headstone Inscriptions

Summing up in just a few short words how much joy your loved one brought to your life each day is difficult. Once they are chosen though, you will have a fitting memorial that lets future generations know how much the dearly departed was loved.

 To help you with this task we have created this advice guide to headstone inscriptions. If you are still stuck for words, please feel free to call us on 0161 681 1272. A member of our compassionate staff will be more than happy to help you. We can assist with memorial inscriptions in all cemeteries operated by Manchester City Council as well as accross Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire.

 There are a number of things to consider when choosing an inscription for a headstone. You need to take into account the  size of lettering, the style and language, as well as leaving room for future loved one’s inscriptions if there is more space in the burial plot. The type of memorial is also a factor. Certain style headstones, such as heart shaped ones, do not leave as much room for lettering as the ogee shape. 

 Our staff have many years of experience. Our state of the art equipment allows us to craft intricate gravestone inscriptions with many different types of engraving and font. We are not limited to the English language and the Latin alphabet. Over the years we have crafted many gravestone inscriptions in languages and alphabets such as Cyrillic, Chinese and Hebrew.

 Typical inscriptions usually include the name of the dearly departed, their date of birth and death, accompanied by an epitaph or saying. These inscriptions or epitaphs often give a background to the type of person the loved one was.

 Here are some example inscriptions that could help you choose the most fitting headstone inscription for your loved one.