Blue Jay on a Headstone: Meaning

Blue jays are bold, bright and impossible to ignore — loudly calling, guarding their families and bringing a flash of blue to winter gardens. They suit a lively, loyal, protective personality.

What it means

About the blue jay

Blue jays often pair for life and are fiercely protective of their nests and young, so they're linked with loyalty and family devotion. They're famously vocal and clever, even mimicking hawk calls. The blue jay is the provincial bird of Prince Edward Island, and it's a familiar year-round visitor to backyard feeders across eastern Canada and the US.

Design ideas

• A blue jay on a branch with blue colour-fill.
• A pair of blue jays for a couple.
• A blue jay at a feeder in winter.
• Blue jay with snowy pines.

Who it suits

Bold, outspoken, protective people; birdwatchers who fed the birds; couples; and families from Prince Edward Island. See bird symbols on headstones.

Colour on granite

Blue colour-fill makes a blue jay sing on grey or black granite. Ask your monument company for a sample and about refreshing the paint over time.

Sports teams

Some families love the blue jay because of a favourite team. Team logos are trademarks, so use a natural blue jay rather than the team's emblem.

Epitaphs to pair

• Bold, bright and loved.
• Always looking out for us.
• A flash of blue in our hearts.
• Loyal forever.

Key Takeaways

• Blue jays mean boldness, loyalty and family.
• They often pair for life.
• It's PEI's provincial bird.
• Use a natural bird, not a team logo.

Next Step

See cardinal meaning and bluebird meaning.