Creating a meaningful headstone or grave marker is a powerful way to honor your loved one’s life and legacy. For many families in the Asian and Chinese communities of Long Island and New York City, selecting a traditional epitaph or verse in Chinese characters is an important cultural and spiritual tribute.

At Loiacono Monuments, we specialize in custom headstone inscriptions that reflect your heritage, language, and family values, offering bilingual engraving services in Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), English, Korean, and other Asian languages. Whether you’re designing a new memorial or adding to an existing monument, our team works with care and cultural understanding.

🌸 Common Chinese and Asian Epitaphs for Gravestones

These Chinese epitaphs are commonly inscribed on granite headstones, family monuments, or ancestor tablets in cemeteries across the U.S., particularly among Chinese-American, Taiwanese, Korean, and Vietnamese communities. Most convey themes of honor, remembrance, love, and eternal peace.

Here are 15 popular Chinese/Asian epitaphs and their English meanings:

1. 永远怀念 (Yǒngyuǎn huáiniàn) – Forever in our memory

2. 安息主怀 (Ān xí zhǔ huái) – Rest in the arms of the Lord (used in Christian Chinese memorials)

3. 慈母千古 (Címǔ qiāngǔ) – Beloved mother, remembered through the ages

4. 音容宛在 (Yīnróng wǎn zài) – Your voice and image remain with us

5. 魂归故里 (Hún guī gùlǐ) – Soul returned to the ancestral homeland

6. 恩泽子孙 (Ēnzé zǐsūn) – Your kindness blesses future generations

7. 千古流芳 (Qiāngǔ liúfāng) – Your legacy lives on eternally

8. 浩气长存 (Hàoqì chángcún) – Your noble spirit will last forever

9. 仁者安息 (Rénzhě ānxí) – The kind rest in peace

10. 德高望重 (Dé gāo wàng zhòng) – A person of great virtue and respect

11. 生如夏花，逝如秋叶 – Life was as brilliant as summer flowers, passing like autumn leaves

12. 一路走好 (Yīlù zǒu hǎo) – Safe journey onward (a respectful farewell)

13. 福寿全归 (Fú shòu quán guī) – Returned with a full life of blessings and longevity

14. 心存感恩 (Xīn cún gǎn’ēn) – Forever grateful for your love

15. 身虽逝，爱长存 – Though the body is gone, love endures

Choosing a Chinese or Asian Headstone Inscription

When selecting an Asian-language headstone inscription, families often consider:

• Whether to use Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters

• Religious or spiritual affiliation (e.g., Taoist, Buddhist, Christian, Confucian)

• The role of the deceased (e.g., beloved father, virtuous mother)

• Custom poetic verses, proverbs, or lines from Chinese classical literature

• Symbolic engraving such as lotus flowers, dragons, bamboo, or calligraphy

We can also assist with translation and design layout to ensure the message is accurate, culturally respectful, and visually balanced on the stone.

Asian Memorial Inscriptions – Long Island, NYC & Tri-State Area

At Loiacono Monuments, we are proud to serve diverse families across Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Nassau, Suffolk, and New Jersey, providing expert monument services tailored to cultural traditions.

We offer:

• Custom Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and bilingual inscriptions

• On-site engraving and sandblasting in local cemeteries

• Matching additions to existing Asian monuments or family stones

• Memorial design consultations in collaboration with your family or spiritual leaders

Whether you are honoring a loved one recently passed or adding an inscription years later, we will help you preserve their story with respect and meaning.

How Loiacono Monuments Can Help Your Family

For over 40 years, Loiacono Monuments has provided high-quality, compassionate service to families from all cultural backgrounds. We understand how important it is to maintain ancestral traditions, and we approach every project with care, accuracy, and heart.

Let us help you create a personalized Asian headstone inscription that honors your loved one’s life and cultural identity.

Contact us today by phone or our form here, to schedule a consultation or request a quote. Our team is here to guide you with experience, compassion, and respect.