A few words is enough. On a plaque or urn, the shortest line often says the most. Read these slowly, pick the one that fits your companion, and add their name to make it truly theirs.
Classic, timeless epitaphs
Until we meet again.
Forever in our hearts.
Loved beyond words, missed beyond measure.
A loyal friend, never forgotten.
Always by my side.
Rest easy, sweet one.
Tender, personal lines
You were my favorite hello and my hardest goodbye.
So small a body, so vast a love.
Home is a little emptier without you.
Every good day still has your paw prints on it.
Loved you yesterday, love you still, always will.
Gone from my arms, never from my heart.
Hopeful lines of reunion
Run free until we meet again.
Wait for me at the bridge.
Not gone, only gone ahead.
Play on in the endless sun.
Forever young, forever loved.
Sleep softly, faithful friend.
Before you order, confirm the character limit with your engraver, and consider how the words will look in the space and weather over time. A name plus one short line is a dignified, lasting choice.
More words to remember them by
For longer readings, see our poems for the loss of a pet or the Rainbow Bridge poem. Browse more comforting pet loss quotes, or lines just for a dog or a cat. See the full quotes and sympathy hub or all pet loss and grief guides.
A few lasting words, chosen with love, become a place you can always return to.