Headstone Quotes About Loyalty

Loyalty is one of the finest things anyone can say of a person — a faithful spouse, a true friend, a soldier who stood by their comrades, or a dog who never left your side.

Short epitaphs

• Faithful to the end.
• Loyal, loving, true.
• A true and faithful friend.
• Always there for us.
• Semper fidelis — always faithful.
• Devoted forever.

Scripture

• Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge. (Ruth 1:16)
• Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. (Revelation 2:10)
• A friend loveth at all times. (Proverbs 17:17)
• There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24)

Ruth 1:16 for couples

Ruth's promise — "Whither thou goest, I will go" — is one of the most beautiful lines of loyalty in scripture, and is often chosen for companion headstones or read at weddings. See companion headstones.

Loyalty for pets

"Loyal companion, faithful friend" is a favourite line for a dog's memorial stone. See what to write on a pet memorial stone.

Designs to pair

• Clasped hands — see clasped hands meaning.
• An anchor for steadfastness — see anchor meaning.
• Wedding rings — see wedding rings meaning.
• A paw print for a pet — see paw print meaning.

A note on sources

Quotations here are scripture (King James Version) or works in the public domain, alongside original lines you're free to use. If you choose another quotation, check who wrote it and whether it is still under copyright before it is engraved.

Key Takeaways

• Loyalty lines suit spouses, friends, veterans and pets.
• Ruth 1:16 suits a couple's headstone.
• "Semper fidelis" means always faithful.
• Anchors and clasped hands symbolise loyalty.

Next Step

See headstone quotes about friendship and about love.