Headstone Quotes About the Sun

Some people are the sunshine in every room. Sun imagery suits warm, joyful people — and also carries a deep promise of light after darkness.

Short epitaphs

• You are my sunshine.
• Forever in the sun.
• She brought the sunshine.
• Here comes the sun.
• Basking in eternal light.
• Our ray of sunshine.

Scripture

• For the Lord God is a sun and shield. (Psalm 84:11)
• Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings. (Malachi 4:2)
• Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun. (Ecclesiastes 11:7)
• The city had no need of the sun… for the glory of God did lighten it. (Revelation 21:23)

Public-domain poetry and prose

• Fear no more the heat o' the sun, / Nor the furious winter's rages. (Shakespeare, Cymbeline)

A note on song titles

Short song titles such as "You Are My Sunshine" and "Here Comes the Sun" are widely used as epitaphs on their own. Titles generally aren't protected by copyright, but longer lyrics are — so keep to the title, and avoid quoting verses or choruses.

Sunshine for a child

"Our ray of sunshine" and "You are my sunshine" are among the most loved lines for babies and children, often paired with a smiling sun or sunflowers. See sunflower meaning.

Designs to pair

• A rising sun — see rising sun meaning.
• Sunflowers — see sunflower meaning.
• Sun rays behind a cross.
• A sunset over water — see sunset scene headstones.

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

• Sun lines suit warm, joyful people.
• Psalm 84:11 calls God a sun and shield.
• Shakespeare's Cymbeline song is public domain.
• Use song titles only, not lyrics.

Next Step

See headstone quotes about light and about sunsets.