Marwaa Memorials
All articles
Design Guide 3 min read

Headstone Ideas for a Bowler

Memorial design ideas for a ten-pin, five-pin or lawn bowler — pins, balls, perfect-game details and epitaphs about a strike in heaven.

Indian Grey rectangle headstone on a granite base, engraved for Barbara Nolan

League nights and friendly rivalry made bowling a big part of many lives. Here's how to reflect it.

Symbol ideas

  • Bowling ball and pins
  • Five-pin layout
  • Lawn bowls and jack
  • A trophy
  • "300" — the perfect game

Etched scene ideas

  • Pins scattering on a lane
  • A lawn bowling green in summer
  • A league night

See custom etched scenes.

Personal touches

  • League or club name
  • Highest score
  • Years bowled

Epitaph ideas

  • A strike in heaven
  • Rolling on
  • Perfect game
  • Spare a thought for me
  • Forever on our team

Design tips

  • Small pin emblems work on flat markers.
  • Lawn bowls suit green or grey granite tones.
  • Lighthearted epitaphs suit a social sport.

Sample layout for a bowler

ElementExample
ShapeSquare
GraniteIndian Grey
EmblemPins and ball (or lawn bowls and jack)
NameBARBARA NOLAN
Epitaph"A strike in heaven"
BackLeague, high score and years bowled

For five-pin bowlers in Canada, a five-pin layout is a distinctive local touch.

Key Takeaways

  • Pins and balls are classic emblems.
  • High scores make fun details.
  • Playful epitaphs suit bowlers.

Next Step

Try these ideas in the Design Studio or request a quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What symbol represents a bowler?

Pins and a bowling ball; for lawn bowls, the bowls and jack.

What is a good epitaph for a bowler?

"A strike in heaven" and "Rolling on".

Can a high score be engraved?

Yes — a perfect game or best score is a fun detail.

Can five-pin bowling be shown on a headstone?

Yes — a five-pin layout is a distinctive Canadian design.

Ready to get pricing for your granite monument?

Request pricing, factory specifications, and DAP delivery timelines from our team.