Headstone Ideas for a Mechanic or Car Enthusiast

For someone who could fix anything, the headstone can show the tools of the trade.

Symbol ideas

• Crossed wrenches
• Engine or piston
• Spark plug
• Gear or cog
• Toolbox

Etched scene ideas

• Their own car, truck or hot rod, etched from a photo
• The family garage or shop
• A classic car on an open road

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Personal touches

• The name of their shop
• Make and model of a beloved car
• Years in the trade

Epitaph ideas

• He could fix anything
• Final tune-up complete
• Gone to the big garage in the sky
• Built to last
• Always there to lend a hand

Design tips

• Black granite gives the sharpest vehicle etching.
• Use generic emblems rather than manufacturer logos, which are trademarks.
• A square or chamfered shape suits a workman's memorial.

Key Takeaways

• Tools and engines make strong emblems.
• A favourite car etched from a photo is very personal.
• Avoid trademarked logos.

Next Step

Try it in the Design Studio — search the symbol library for the emblems above.