Breathe Of Heaven

56 Great Quotes About Remembrance and Commemoration

In moments of loss and mourning, we often search for the right words to express the profound emotions that overcome us. Words of farewell that express the depth of our love, the pain of our loss, and the beauty of the memories we want to cherish forever.

When we remember the life of someone who has passed away, quotes can often provide comfort, perspective, and a sense of connection. They remind us that we are not alone in our grief, and that love and memory transcend physical boundaries. No word can erase the sense of loss or accurately convey the depth of our condolences. But the right words can really make a difference as we honor the memory of a great person and remember that although they have left our lives, their spirit lives on.

In this post, we've collected some inspiring eulogies that reflect the common human experience of loss, honor the lasting impact of those we've loved and lost, and celebrate the timelessness of love.

Whether you are seeking solace, crafting a fitting eulogy, or simply taking the time to remember a loved one, friend, or beloved family member who has passed away, we hope these quotes will bring you comfort and encourage reflection.

These eulogy quotes can be used as a reference when writing a eulogy, incorporating them into a memorial service, or simply seeking comfort during a difficult time. Let their wisdom and warmth serve as a gentle reminder of the eternal presence of those who have passed away and honor the lives they lived and the love they shared.

These eulogies offer gentle reflections on the power of loving memories and the everlasting connection of the heart, regardless of physical absence.

Tributes and remembrances collected from various sources:

“After death you are the same as you were before you were born” – Arthur Schopenhauer

“The body is merely clothing. No matter how many times you change your clothing in this life, you do not say that you have changed. Similarly, when you give up these physical garments at death, you do not change. You are simply the same, an immortal soul, a child of God.” — Paramahansa Yogananda

“There is no separation between us. Wherever you are, you are always in my heart.” — Gandhi

“Our loved ones never go away. They walk beside us every day. We can't see them, we can't hear them, but they are always close. They are still loved, they are still missed, they are still precious.” — Author Unknown

“Death is just a passage from one room to another, but not to me, for in the other room I begin to see.” — Helen Keller

“Life and death are one, the rivers and the seas are one. Deep in your hopes and aspirations lies the silent knowledge of the other shore. And like a seed dreaming beneath the snow, your heart dreams of spring. Believe in dreams, for therein lies the door to eternity.” — Kahlil Gibran

“Death is but a passing point from one life to another, from the beginning of life to the life of complete fulfillment; from this imperfect life to that transformed life.” — Raoul Plath

“Life is eternal, love is immortal, and death is but the horizon, and the horizon is nothing but the limit of our vision.” — Rossiter W. Raymond

“I believe there are two sides to the phenomenon of death: this side in which we live, and the other side in which we go on living. Eternity does not begin with death. We are now in eternity.” — Norman Vincent Peale

“Perhaps they are not stars, but openings in the heavens, through which the love of those who have passed away can flow, shining upon us and letting us know that they are happy.” — Inuit proverb

“Is death the final sleep? No, it is the final awakening.” — Walter Scott

“Death is but a return to God. The bonds of love are eternal and unbroken.” — Mother Teresa

“You only live on Earth for a few short years, called an incarnation, before leaving your body like worn-out clothing to go refreshed and return to your true home within your soul.” — White Eagle

“Choose to see death as simply taking off your clothes, or moving from one room to another. It is simply a transition.” — Wayne Dyer

“We have the certainty that we never lose those we love, even in death. They remain involved in our every action, thought, and decision. Their love leaves an indelible mark on our memories. We take comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by sharing their love.” — Leo Buscaglia

“To live is not to die in the hearts we leave behind.” — Thomas Campbell

“Death is but the delivery of us from now to eternity.” — William Penn

“Angels are always near those who grieve, whispering to them that their loved ones are safe in God's hands.” — Eileen Elias Freeman

“When you are sad, look into your heart again and you will see that you are crying for something that really pleases you.” — Kahlil Gibran

“The tide goes out but the shining shells remain on the sand. The sun goes down but a gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops but the sweet refrain continues…. For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.” — Unknown

“Your end is endless, like a snowflake melting in the pure air.” — Zen proverb

“Life and death are one, just as the river and the sea are one.” — Kahlil Gibran

“I tell my children that when I die, they should release balloons into the sky to celebrate their graduation. To me, death is graduation.” — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

“As long as we live, they live. As long as we remember them, they are now a part of us.” — Jewish Prayer

“The soul was never born, nor can the soul perish. Time has never been nonexistent, and endings and beginnings are dreams! The soul is eternally without birth, death, or change. Death does not touch the soul at all, and the house of the soul appears to be dead.” — Bhagavad Gita

“How wonderful life after death is! You no longer have to drag around the old baggage of your bones with their troubles. You can be free in the astral world, unencumbered by the limitations of the physical body.” — Paramahansa Yogananda

“The end? No, the journey does not end here. Death is just another road, one that we must all take. The grey veil of this world will roll up, and all will turn to silver glass, and then you will see it.” — J.R.R. Tolkien

“Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.” — David Shields

“Death is simply the shedding of the physical body, like a butterfly shedding its cocoon. It is the passage into a higher state of consciousness in which one can perceive, understand, laugh, and continue to grow.” — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

“Just as a bird breaks out of its shell, so we also break out of this shell, the body shell. We call it death, but strictly speaking death is only a change of form.” — Swami Satchidananda

“You lose someone you can't live without, and your heart will be broken. And the sad thing is, you never fully recover from the loss of a loved one. But here's the good news: They live forever in a broken heart that will never be the same. And you get over it. It's like breaking your leg that never fully heals. It still hurts when it gets cold, but you learn to dance with the limp.” — Anne Lamott

“There is something sacred in tears. They are not a sign of weakness but of strength. Tears speak louder than ten thousand languages. They are the messengers of overwhelming sorrow, deep remorse, and unspeakable love.” – Washington Irving

“I don't fear death because I don't believe in it. I just get out of my car and get into another one.” — John Lennon

“The day which we dread as the last day is but an eternal birthday.” —Seneca

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they can only be felt with the heart.” — Helen Keller

“He who loves deeply never grows old. He may die old, but he will die young.” — Sir Arthur Wing

Anything that we once enjoy and love deeply is never lost, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. — Helen Keller

“Our legacy is the lives we touched, the inspiration we gave, the times we changed someone's plans, even if just for a moment, made them think, cry, laugh or debate. Above all, we will be remembered for the smiles we share with our nearest and dearest and the smiles we give to total strangers who needed a smile at that moment, and God put you there to give it.” –Carrie Hamilton

They will not grow old as we who are left behind grow old. Age will not weary them, nor months reproach them. Sunset and dawn will remind us of them.” — Laurence Binyon

“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful in what is little; I will entrust you with many things. Rejoice with your master.” – Matthew 25:21

A short eulogy in deep honour of a loved one

A thousand words cannot bring our lost loved ones back to us, but eulogies can help us honor the lives of our lost loved ones, evoke beautiful memories, and perpetuate their legacy. In each eulogy or tribute, we can express the indelible mark our loved ones left on our lives and on the world, knowing that although we will miss them immeasurably, their spirits will continue to shine brightly in our hearts, minds, and memories.

“Those whom we hold in our arms for a short time, we hold in our hearts forever.” — Kahlil Gibran

“Love knows no age, no limit, and no death.” — John Galsworthy

“A life that inspires others will last forever.”– Unknown

“Where there have been beautiful souls, there has been a trail of beautiful memories.” – Ronald Reagan

“A mother holds her child's hand for a while, but her heart forever.” — Unknown

“But the pain of grief is but a shadow compared with the pain of never risking love.” — Hilary Stanton Zunin

“I never saw your eyes close, nor heard your last sigh. I only heard that you were gone. It was too late to say goodbye.” — Unknown

“No man ever lived to spread more love. The song ends, but the melody remains.” — Irving Berlin

“Always in my heart. In my heart forever.” — Unknown

“Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, love leaves memories that no one can take away.” — Unknown

“Life is walking the path of dreams. Death is coming home.” — Proverb

“To live is not to die in the hearts we leave behind.” — Thomas Campbell

“Don't cry because it's over. Laugh because it happened.” – Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss)

“We don't remember our days, but our moments.” — Cesare Pavese

“Love is eternal. Its nature remains the same, even if its appearance changes.” — Vincent van Gogh

“Because you were there, I am here.” – Unknown

May you find peace that brings you comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and fond memories that will be a beacon of love that will remain in your heart forever.

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P.S.: If you enjoyed reading these tributes, you might also like my collection of angel quotes…

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