Wedding Rings on a Headstone: Meaning

Two interlocking rings are one of the clearest symbols on a couple's headstone. They say simply: these two were married, and their love has no end.

What it means

History

Because a ring has no beginning or end, it has long symbolised eternity. Interlocking rings began appearing widely on companion stones in the 20th century, often with the wedding date between them.

Design ideas

• Rings centred between the names on a companion stone.
• The wedding date in or beneath the rings.
• Gold colour fill for a golden-anniversary couple.
• Rings with a cross or infinity loop.

See companion headstones.

Wording to pair

• Married June 14, 1958.
• Two hearts, one love.
• What God hath joined together. (Mark 10:9)
• Together forever.

See wording for a couple married 50+ years.

Rings for same-sex and second marriages

Wedding rings suit every marriage. For same-sex couples, two matching rings carry the same meaning of unity — see wording for same-sex spouses. For a second marriage, rings with the wedding date honour that union while the family decides how to remember a first spouse. Rings can also be engraved on a single person's stone to show they were a devoted husband or wife.

Key Takeaways

• Interlocking rings mean marriage and eternal love.
• They often frame the wedding date.
• Gold fill suits a golden anniversary.
• They pair with a cross, heart or infinity loop.

Next Step

See husband and wife headstone wording.