
Choosing the right words for memorial inscriptions is one of the most meaningful decisions you'll make when honouring a loved one's memory. At Stewarton Memorials Ltd in Wishaw, we understand the importance of creating headstone inscriptions that capture the essence of a life well-lived. Serving families throughout Glasgow, Lanarkshire, and across Scotland, our skilled craftspeople ensure every inscription is carefully carved with precision and respect, creating a lasting tribute that will endure for generations.
Finding the perfect words
Whether you prefer a simple inscription with dates and names, a heartfelt verse, a meaningful quote, or favourite lyrics, our compassionate team provides guidance to help you express your sentiments appropriately. Memorial inscriptions can include traditional phrases, personal messages, religious verses, or entirely bespoke wording that reflects your loved one's character and the bond you shared. We take the greatest care with every headstone inscription, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and beautiful craftsmanship in every letter.
Expert craftsmanship and personalised service
Our experienced team at Stewarton Memorials Ltd works with various styles and techniques to create inscriptions that stand out whilst maintaining dignity and elegance. From traditional gilt lettering to hand-painted designs, we offer options that suit different memorial styles and personal preferences. Visit our show yard in Wishaw to view examples of completed memorial inscriptions and discuss your ideas with our knowledgeable staff. We'll help you select appropriate fonts, layouts, and finishes that complement your chosen memorial design.
Supporting you through
Creating headstone inscriptions requires sensitivity and attention to detail. Our team provides caring, professional support throughout the process, ensuring your message is preserved beautifully for the future. Contact Stewarton Memorials Ltd today to discuss your requirements for the inscription of your memorial headstones.
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Respectful and fitting headstone inscriptions
Stewarton Memorials Ltd understands that a headstone inscription needs to be very carefully crafted to ensure that the message is clearly understood as intended. Whether you need a simple date and name, or a full quote, we can help to make your special message stand out. Headstone inscriptions can be an excellent way to memorialise a grave site. Many things can be inscribed, from dates, names, and character traits to poems and favourite lyrics. We will take the greatest care with your headstone inscription. Visit us at our show yard in Lanarkshire to see examples and discuss your idea for a headstone inscription.
Evelyn McCabe
I am absolutely delighted with the engraving on my mum’s headstone. Emma was fantastic keeping me up to date with the progress of the work and letting me know when it was completed. I cannot thank you enough. I can thoroughly recommend your company to anyone looking for a stone to be engraved. Thank you so much. 10/10.
Alan Millar
The service and care provided by Stewarton Memorials was outstanding. The support, advice and guidance through the choice of stone, font, to choosing the right photo to include on the memorial was caring and personal. Their empathy and professionalism was greatly appreciated at a difficult time. The quality of their memorial is first class and a beautiful and lasting memorial to my parents.
The Hanlon Family
When we first came to the showroom/yard we as a family were made so welcome by Emma. She was on hand to answer every question easy, hard or unusual. Treated with loads of care and respect from start to finish. We have recommended you to our neighbour and a few others as the service is first class!!! Thanks for everything the Hanlon Family

Examples of headstone inscriptions
Here are some examples of personalised headstone inscriptions. As you can see, they vary in terms of complexity and detail – this is very much down to personal preference, and is a choice you will be free to make when the time comes.


Examples of text and verses:

Here are some examples of texts and verses, to commemorate the memory of your loved one:
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Gone From Our Home, But Not From Our Hearts
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A Tiny Flower Lent, Not Given, To Bud On Earth And Bloom In Heaven
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Gone Is The Face We Loved So Dear, Silent The Voice We Loved To Hear
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To Live In The Heart Of Those We Leave Is Not To Die
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Forever In Our Thoughts
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Resting In The Lord
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Rest In Peace
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Forever Young
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Too Dearly Loved To Be Forgotten
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So Dearly Loved, So Greatly Missed
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Requiescant In Pace
Frequently Asked Questions About Memorial Inscriptions
What types of memorial inscriptions can Stewarton Memorials create?
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We can create a wide variety of memorial inscriptions to suit your preferences, from simple names and dates to elaborate verses, quotes, poems, and favourite lyrics. Our skilled craftspeople in Wishaw serve families throughout Glasgow and Lanarkshire with personalised headstone inscriptions that include traditional phrases, religious verses, or entirely bespoke messages that reflect your loved one's character. Whether you want a straightforward inscription or something more detailed, incorporating character traits and meaningful sentiments, our team takes the greatest care to ensure your message is clearly understood and beautifully preserved.
How do I choose the right words for headstone inscriptions?
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Our compassionate team provides guidance to help you select appropriate wording for your memorial inscriptions. You can visit our show yard in Wishaw to view examples of completed inscriptions and discuss your ideas with our experienced staff. We'll help you explore various options, including traditional verses, personal messages, and custom text, ensuring your chosen words create a fitting and lasting tribute to your loved one.
What lettering styles are available for memorial inscriptions?
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We offer various lettering styles and finishes, including gilt lettering and hand-painted designs, to complement your memorial's aesthetic.
Get in touch
Our skilled and experienced team can ensure that the words you choose to remember your loved one are preserved for the future in beautiful memorial inscriptions. Contact Stewarton Memorials Ltd in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, to discuss your thoughts.







