Inscriptions & Epitaphs

Choosing the right inscription is one of the most meaningful parts of creating a memorial. A carefully chosen inscription or verse helps tell a story, express love and preserve precious memories for generations to come.

At JM Memorials, our experienced local memorial masons are here to support and guide you when selecting wording for a headstone or memorial. Whether you would like help choosing a traditional inscription, a short verse or a more personal message, we are always happy to assist. You are also welcome to provide your own original wording to ensure the inscription is completely personal to your loved one.

Help Choosing a Memorial Inscription

We understand that finding the right words can feel overwhelming. Our team can offer guidance on:

Suitable wording and layout
Traditional and modern inscription styles
Lettering options and finishes
Space considerations for different memorial designs

All inscriptions can be tailored to reflect your wishes while complying with cemetery or churchyard regulations.

A devoted mum now rests in peace,

Her love and care will never cease,

Though tears may fall and hearts still ache,

We treasure every memory you gave

Example Epitaphs for Headstones

Always caring, faithful and true,

Thinking of others in all you’d do,

Your love remains, your spirit stays,

You are remembered in countless ways

A light is from our household gone,

A voice we loved is still,

A place is vacant in our home

That never can be filled

A lifetime of memories, tender and true,

Each one filled with thoughts of you,

If wishes could turn back the years,

We’d have you here and dry our tears

Forever In Our Thoughts

‘JACK’

JOHN McCARTHY

Born Cork, Ireland

9th September 1938

Died 22nd February 2016

A Dad to us, a friend to all

His smiling face we will recall

Example Inscriptions for Headstones

In Loving Memory Of

A dear Husband

and Father

ROBERT ANDERSON

Who died 14th June 2014

Aged 82 years

Always in our thoughts

Forever in our hearts

Lovingly Remembered

A Wonderful Husband,

Dad and Grandad

MICHAEL TURNER

3rd April 1925

17th August 2009

Loving and kind in all his ways,

Upright and just to the end of his days,

Sincere and true in heart and mind,

A beautiful memory he left behind

A smile for all, a heart of gold,

One of the best this world could hold,

Never selfish, always kind,

A beautiful memory left behind

A gentle smile, a loving heart,

Someone so special from the start,

Always giving, always kind,

Beautiful memories left behind

For a short while, you were ours to hold.

A precious gift more valuable than gold,

Now safely held in heaven above,

Surrounded by eternal love

Our home is quieter now you’re gone,

Yet your love still carries on,

Though you’re no longer by our side,

Forever in our hearts you’ll reside

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A black polished granite headstone for Nina Chernavina, with yellow flowers on the base, in a cemetery with grass and trees, surrounded by a black metal fence.

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A commemorative gravestone with a book shaped memorial plaque dedicated to Jean Marshall, who lived from December 12, 1938, to October 23, 2023. The plaque is black with gold lettering and a depiction of a tassel or braided cord. A bouquet of wilted flowers and a small metal vase with pink and white roses are placed on top of the plaque, with additional flowers lying at the base.

Black granite headstone with gold inscriptions in a cemetery, honoring James Oliver Barrett, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who died at age 84 on December 31, 2024. The headstone features a four-leaf clover symbol and two commemorative discs at the base.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Any further questions? Contact us today and our team will be happy to help.

We cover all of Yorkshire and North of England.
We can offer quotations for memorials from any catalogue, as well as for bespoke memorial designs created to your individual requirements.
During your initial meeting, we will design the memorial using our specialist design programme while you are with us. Once the stone is ready to be fitted, you are welcome to visit our workshop to view the memorial in person if you wish. Alternatively, we can provide photographs for your approval before installation.
Under normal circumstances a memorial can be fitted 6 months following the burial. We will go and survey the grave to advise time scales as the 6 months approaches.
Each cemetery/churchyard the fee differs from additional inscription to fitting a new memorial, but we will be able to advise at the time and this will be included in the itemised estimate that is sent through.
Yes we are, we are members are of the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM) & National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM)

Are you looking for more information or to place an order for a memorial stone in Yorkshire?

At JM Memorials, we regularly review and quality-check our headstones and memorials to ensure we offer the best possible value, service, and craftsmanship. For this reason, we prefer to discuss quotations directly with you over the phone, so we can fully understand your needs and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to call us on +44 (0)1924 856644 or email info@jmmltd.co.uk.co.uk — our friendly team will be happy to help.

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JM Memorials in Yorkshire, we specialise in supplying high-quality headstones and memorials in Yorkshire at competitive prices. As an independent, family-run monumental masonry business, we provide expert craftsmanship across all aspects of memorial masonry, combining traditional skills with modern techniques.

Widely regarded as one of the leading headstone and memorial masons in the North of England, JM Memorials creates both traditional and bespoke memorials to the highest standards. All memorials are professionally installed on concrete and terrazzo foundations ensuring long-term strength, stability and durability for generations to come.

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