Epitaphs for Fathers

This list contains many phrases and sayings for use as an epitaph for a father. These examples will provide help in selecting an inscription that properly honors the man who raised you by speaking to his strength or wisdom, or depicting his care and love. It will also help if you are looking for inspiration in writing an epitaph of your own for your dad.

If you would like more ideas than you find in this category, try expanding your search by looking in the Epitaphs For Men category.

Tears Flow

Tears flow, and cares not where the good man lies.
Till all who know him follow to the skies;
Tears, therefore, fall where these ashes steep;
His wife, friends, parent, children weep,
And justly few will over him transend,
As husband, Parent, Child and Friend.

Loving Father and Friend

A Loving Father And A Faithful Friend.

Father, Guide And Counselor

Beloved Father, Our Guide And Counselor.

Affectionate Husband & Friend

A good husband, affectionate father and true friend.

Tender and Kind Father

A Loving Father, Tender And Kind, What A Beautiful Memory You Left Behind.

An Honest Man

An honest man here lies at rest,
The friend of man, the friend of truth,
The friend of age, and guide of youth:
Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd,
Few heads with knowledge so inform'd;
If there's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.