Headstone Quotes About Angels

Angels are among the most comforting images on headstones — guardians, messengers and companions for the soul. These lines suit memorials of every age.

Short epitaphs

• Our angel in heaven.
• Walking with the angels.
• Earned her wings.
• An angel on earth, now in heaven.
• Forever our guardian angel.
• Heaven gained an angel.

For children

• Our little angel.
• Too beautiful for earth.
• Held by angels.
• Sleep, little angel.

See headstone wording for a baby.

Bible verses

• For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. (Psalm 91:11)
• Are they not all ministering spirits? (Hebrews 1:14)
• Their angels do always behold the face of my Father. (Matthew 18:10)

Designs to pair

• A praying or guardian angel etching or statue — see angel headstones.
• Angel wings framing a heart or name.
• A cherub for children — see cherub meaning.

A note on sources

These quotations are scripture or original lines you're free to use.

Angels in different traditions

Angels appear in Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions as messengers of God. In Christian art, guardian angels watch over children and souls; archangels such as Michael and Gabriel appear on many older stones. Some families of other faiths or none choose angel wings simply as a symbol of a gentle, protective spirit. When choosing an angel image, think about the mood: a praying angel feels peaceful, a trumpet-bearing angel speaks of resurrection, and a weeping angel expresses grief. See trumpet meaning.

Key Takeaways

• "Our angel in heaven" is a classic, short epitaph.
• Psalm 91:11 is a beloved angel verse.
• Wings framing a heart suit many memorials.
• Cherubs suit children's stones.

Next Step

See headstone quotes about heaven.