Headstone Ideas for a Mixed-Faith Couple

Interfaith couples can honour both traditions — or choose a shared symbol of their life together.

Two symbols

Each side of a companion stone can carry its own faith symbol, e.g. a cross and a Star of David.

Shared emblems

Hearts, rings, a tree of life or a dove work for many faiths. See tree of life meaning.

Wording

Mix languages or prayers, or use secular lines. See secular headstone ideas.

Cemetery rules

Faith cemeteries may restrict symbols or burials; check first. See faith and cultural traditions.

Planning burial for interfaith couples

Practical steps:

• Find a cemetery that accepts both — non-denominational or municipal cemeteries usually do.
• Ask about symbols — faith cemeteries may limit them.
• Plan rites — each faith may want its own service.
• Record wishes in writing.

See types of cemetery plots.

Wording that honours both faiths

Ideas couples have used:

• A line from each tradition — a psalm and a verse from the other faith.
• Shared values — "Love, faith and family".
• Both languages — Hebrew and English, Arabic and English.
• A neutral epitaph — "Together forever".

Check any religious text with clergy from each faith, and have non-English scripts proofed by a fluent reader.

Examples of interfaith layouts

Or a shared tree of life centred above both names, with each person's faith symbol small beside their name.

Talking it through as a family

Children and relatives from both faiths may have strong feelings about the design. It helps to share a proof with both sides of the family before approving it, and to ask each family's clergy whether there are any symbols or wording to avoid. Some cemeteries also have faith sections with their own rules, so confirm the plot allows both symbols before ordering.

Key Takeaways

• Each side can carry its own symbol.
• Shared emblems unite.
• Check faith cemetery rules.

Next Step

When you're ready, request a quote or plan the layout in the Design Studio.