subject: Epitaph Ideas For Memorial Gifts [print this page] Epitaphs can be inscribed on many different types of memorial gifts including statues, picture frames, garden stones, and memorial benches. The epitaph you choose will depend on the person you are giving the gift to and/or the person the epitaph is dedicated to.
An epitaph can be as simple as the persons name, and the dates of their birth and death. More elaborate inscriptions may include a full poem, a portion of a poem, a description of the persons life, or anything else that you find meaningful. A beautiful saying such as, When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure may be all you need to offer comfort and to honor the departed individual.
You may choose to write your own epitaph. If the inscription will be included on an urn or gravestone, talk the decision over with friends and family of the individual so that an inscription that means something to everyone can be used. You are likely to come up with an idea that is very fitting for the deceased individual.
Consider famous epitaphs to get an idea of how these inscriptions are created. For instance, Oscar Wildes gravestone reads, Alien tears will fill for him pity's long-broken ern, for his mourners will be outcasts and outcasts always mourn.
Many people choose epitaphs that fit the personality of the individual well. For instance, if the deceased individual was religious, you might choose a verse that is appropriate for their belief system. For instance, for a person who lived by the Bible, the saying, When Christ came and took me home, what joy filled my heart would be well suited. A persons philosophical beliefs may also help you find the perfect inscription. For example, on Karl Marxs gravestone, you will find the inscription, Workers of all lands unite. The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to change it.
If you are offering someone a sympathy gift that will include an inscription, it is best to stick with an inscription that offers comfort such as a meaningful poem or verse. If the deceased person had a favorite poet, consider finding a suitable poem written by that poet. In many cases, short poems work well. For example, consider Renee Woods poem, Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure. A short inscription is a great way to honor someone who has past from this life.
