Bible Verses for Headstones: Comfort and Peace

If you find yourself ordering a granite headstone to mark the grave of a loved one and don't know what to print on it, take comfort: this is a common problem. How do you sum up a person's life in just a few words? The prospect can be overwhelming.

For people of faith, there's another alternative we often suggest: Bible verses. The Bible is full of words of joy and comfort, reminding all who view the stone of God's love and forgiveness. Often, the Bible says what we cannot find the words for.

At Larsen's Memorials, we are happy to carve any Bible verse you like or passages from any other religion you may follow. However, we would like to suggest some of our own favorite Biblical quotes, for those who need a little extra comfort in trying times.

Twenty Beautiful Bible Verses For Christian Gravestones

1.     “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

2.     “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” - 2 Timothy 4:7

3.     “I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead yet shall he lives.” - John 11:25

4.     “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” - Hebrews 11:1

5.     “God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” - 1 John 4:16

6.     “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” - Matthew 5:8

7.     “Well done, good and faithful servant.” - Matthew 25:21

8.     "Many waters cannot quench love." - Song of Solomon 8:7

9.     "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." - Philippians 1:3

10.  "Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28

11.  "For everything, there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven." - Ecclesiastes 3:1

12.  "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you." - John 14:27

13.  "Be faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life." - Ephesians 2:10 

14.  "You know the way to the place I am going." John 14:4

15.  "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." - Matthew 5:4

16.  "Amen I say to you. Today you will be with me in paradise." - Luke 23:43

17.  "He who dwells in the shelter of the most high will abide in the shadow of the almighty." - Psalm 91:1

18.  "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." - Psalm 23:1

19.  "Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." - Nehemiah 8:10

20.  "And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever." - Revelation 22:5



Larsen's Memorials is here to help during troubled times. Please contact us if you have any questions or want assistance choosing the perfect headstone for your loved one.