Spanish Headstone Phrases and Epitaphs With Translations

Spanish inscriptions honour heritage and are easy for many visitors to read. Here are the most-used phrases.

Opening lines

Rest in peace

Epitaphs

• Siempre en nuestros corazones — Always in our hearts
• Te amaremos siempre — We will always love you
• Hasta que nos volvamos a ver — Until we meet again
• Tus seres queridos — Your loved ones
• Querida madre / Querido padre — Beloved mother / father
• Con Dios — With God

Accents and ñ

Spanish uses á, é, í, ó, ú, ü and ñ. Check each accent on the proof — they change meaning (e.g. papá vs papa).

Bilingual layouts

Names and dates once, with the epitaph in Spanish and English on separate lines. See multilingual inscriptions.

Regional guides

See Northern New Jersey and All Souls' and Día de los Muertos for Spanish-language traditions.

Spanish phrases by situation

• For a mother — "Tu amor vivirá por siempre en nuestros corazones" (your love will live forever in our hearts).
• For a father — "Padre amado, siempre te recordaremos" (beloved father, we will always remember you).
• For a child — "Nuestro angelito" (our little angel).
• Faith — "Con Dios" (with God) or "En los brazos del Señor" (in the arms of the Lord).

Double surnames (father's then mother's) are common; check accents such as á, é, í, ó, ú and ñ on the proof.

Key Takeaways

• D.E.P. and Q.E.P.D. are the common "rest in peace" forms.
• Check accents and ñ carefully.
• Bilingual epitaphs work well on separate lines.

Next Step

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