Headstone Quotes About Snow

Fresh snow brings a deep quiet to the world. For people who loved winter — skiers, snowmobilers, skaters and those who simply loved a snowy morning — snow is a gentle image of peace and rest.

Short epitaphs

• Resting beneath the snow.
• Quiet as falling snow.
• Forever in the winter woods.
• Peace like freshly fallen snow.
• Until spring.
• Her favourite season.

Scripture

• Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. (Isaiah 1:18)
• Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. (Psalm 51:7)
• Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? (Job 38:22)

Poetry

• The woods are lovely, dark and deep, / But I have promises to keep, / And miles to go before I sleep. (Robert Frost, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, 1923)

Frost's poem was published in 1923 and is in the public domain in the United States and Canada. Some countries have longer terms, so check if the stone is elsewhere.

Winter designs to pair

• Snow-covered pines — see pine tree meaning and forest scene headstones.
• Snowdrops for hope after winter — see snowdrop meaning.
• A snowmobile trail — see ideas for a snowmobiler.
• Ski tracks — see ideas for a skier.

Winter at the grave

Snow lines are a lovely fit for a winter loss. If you're ordering in winter, see winter headstone installation and protecting a headstone in winter.

A note on sources

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

Key Takeaways

• Snow suggests peace, purity and quiet rest.
• Isaiah 1:18 and Psalm 51:7 are classic verses.
• Frost's poem is public domain in the US and Canada.
• Snowy pines suit winter lovers.

Next Step

See headstone quotes about seasons.