Epitaphs in Calgary for Your Loved One

Somerville Memorials provides assistance with epitaphs for all your memorial and monument needs. From the Greek words epitaphios (meaning a funeral operation) and taphos (meaning tomb), an epitaph is the short message that appears engraved on a person’s tombstone, which can be customized according to your wishes. Sometimes a person may specify their epitaph before their death, while other times it’s a decision left up to those responsible for the funeral preparations. No matter your circumstances, our staff is experienced in helping make dignified epitaph selections.

Contact us to begin your inscription planning or for further information. We are here to assist with thoughtful epitaph designs in Calgary.

Our Approach to Epitaph Design in Calgary

We aim to ensure each inscription reflects the individual’s memory in a respectful and transparent manner.

Key aspects of our service include:

Custom wording assistance: We offer support with phrasing that ranges from religious verses to personal dedications.
Formatting and layout: Our team assists with the arrangement of text to ensure clarity and visual balance on the monument.
Bilingual inscriptions: We support multiple languages based on the family’s cultural and linguistic preferences.
Material compatibility: Each inscription is engraved using techniques suited to the monument’s material, whether granite, bronze, or another medium.

Categories of Epitaphs

Our inscription options span a wide range of themes. Families may select from established categories or request custom phrasing that reflects individual stories.

Common categories include:

Memory: “In loving memory” or messages that recall shared times and enduring bonds.
Faith, hope & trust: Religious verses, sacred texts, or expressions of spiritual belief.
Life & service: Honours to military service, volunteerism, or lifelong professions.
Love: Statements of devotion, such as “Forever in our hearts” or “Beloved husband and father.”
Children: Gentle and thoughtful words that reflect the innocence and love of young lives.
Understanding: Quotes or original text highlighting wisdom, compassion, or insight.
Peace & rest: Messages offering comfort, such as “Rest in peace” or “At rest.”
God: Inscriptions centred on faith in God, often from scripture or hymns.

Common Epitaph Styles

Epitaphs can vary depending on tone, tradition, or space. We provide inscription options that reflect the deceased’s life and the family’s wishes. Examples include:

Traditional religious passages.
Short biographical statements.
Personal sayings or quotes.
Dates and familial titles (e.g., “Beloved Mother”).

Design and Inscription Process

We ensure the final engraving is appropriate in meaning, visually well-structured, and in accordance with material and cemetery specifications.

Our process includes:

Content consultation is based on a selected category or custom wording.
Draft layout and font review for spacing and balance.
Translation or bilingual inscription support is available if requested.
Compatibility with granite, bronze, and other materials.
Adherence to local Calgary cemetery regulations.

Monument selection is also an important part of this process, and our team offers assistance in choosing a monument and accessories that support the intended inscription and align with cemetery guidelines.