Headstone Ideas for a DJ

A good DJ reads the room and gets everybody moving. Whether they spun at clubs, weddings, a college station or the family reunion, a headstone can keep their rhythm going.

Symbol and etching ideas

• Turntables and a mixer across the top of the stone.
• A vinyl record with their name on the label.
• Headphones draped over the corner of the stone.
• A soundwave of their voice or a favourite drop.
• Speakers and lights for a club DJ.

Personal touches

• Their DJ name alongside their real name — see nicknames on headstones.
• Their radio show or residency.
• Their favourite genre, e.g. "Soul. Funk. Forever."
• A QR code to a mix or playlist — see QR code headstones.

Epitaph ideas

• Last song of the night.
• The beat goes on.
• Spinning in heaven.
• Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. (Psalm 100:1)
• Thanks for dancing with me.

Lyrics and logos

Song lyrics, album art and equipment brand logos are protected, so leave them off the stone. Refer to a song by its title instead, or link to the music with a QR code. Generic turntables and headphones need no permission.

Radio DJs

For a radio host, an on-air light, microphone and call letters (with the station's permission) make a fitting design. See headstone ideas for a radio host.

Design tips

• A round vinyl record makes a natural frame for the name.
• Black granite looks like vinyl and shows etching well.
• Keep the DJ name in quotation marks between first and last names.
• Test any QR code before it is fitted.

Key Takeaways

• Turntables, vinyl and headphones suit a DJ.
• Use their DJ name alongside their real name.
• Avoid lyrics, album art and brand logos.
• A QR code can link to their mixes.

Next Step

See headstone ideas for a musician and headstone quotes about music.