Headstone Quotes About Heaven

Lines about heaven give comfort to families of faith: the hope of a home beyond this life and a reunion still to come.

Short epitaphs

• Gone home.
• Home at last.
• Safe in heaven.
• Heaven gained another angel.
• Called home to glory.
• In heaven's care.
• Until we meet in heaven.
• Walking with angels.
• Resting in God's garden.

Bible verses about heaven

• In my Father's house are many mansions. (John 14:2)
• Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard… the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9)
• And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. (Revelation 21:4)
• There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. (Hebrews 4:9)
• I go to prepare a place for you. (John 14:2)

See Bible verses for headstones.

Choosing a quote

• Short lines read best on the front.
• Longer verses fit better on the back.
• Check the translation your family's church uses.
• See how to write an epitaph.

Symbols to pair

Angels, doves, rising suns and open gates all suggest heaven. See angel headstones, dove meaning and rising sun meaning.

A note on sources

The quotations here are scripture or works in the public domain, alongside original lines you're free to use.

Heaven quotes for children and parents

Some heaven lines suit particular relationships:

• For a child: "Our little angel in heaven", "Held in heaven's arms".
• For a mother: "Heaven gained a mother's love".
• For a father: "Dad, until we meet in heaven".
• For a couple: "Together in heaven".

Keep them short so they sit comfortably beneath the name and dates.

Key Takeaways

• "Gone home" and "Safe in heaven" are short and classic.
• John 14:2 and Revelation 21:4 are popular verses.
• Put longer verses on the back.
• Angels, doves and rising suns pair well.

Next Step

Try quotes in the Design Studio or see three-word epitaphs.