What do you write on an Irish headstone?
The way has been cleared for the words “in ár gcroíthe go deo” – meaning “in our hearts forever” – to be written on a gravestone. However, parish records must record the English translation.
What should I write on my parents gravestone?
Headstone Inscriptions For Both Parents
- Beloved Mom & Dad.
- The Influence of a Mother and Father Upon Their Children Lives Through Generations Forever.
- Loving Mother and Father.
- Beautiful Souls.
- Forever In Our Hearts.
Why put a penny on a gravestone?
A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldier’s family know that somebody stopped by to pay their respects. If you leave a penny, it means you visited. A nickel means that you and the deceased soldier trained at boot camp together.
What do coins mean on graves?
A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier’s family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect. Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.
What is an epitaph on a gravestone?
An epitaph (from Ancient Greek ἐπιτάφιος (epitáphios) ‘a funeral oration’; from ἐπι- (epi-) ‘at, over’, and τάφος (táphos) ‘tomb’) is a short text honoring a deceased person. Strictly speaking, it refers to text that is inscribed on a tombstone or plaque, but it may also be used in a figurative sense.
What are some Irish death and funeral blessings?
Irish Death and Funeral blessings May his/her soul be on God’s right hand Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. (This gaelic blessing is pronounced Err yesh Day guh rev ah ann-am)
How do you say good health to you in Gaelic?
Saol fada agus breac-shláinte chugat. Good health to you. Sláinte chugat. Go raibh míle maith agat! (This simple Irish blessing is used in its original Gaelic often in Ireland -one of the few expressions that almost everybody knows.
What are some Irish sayings for good luck?
May the luck of the Irish enfold you And may the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. May the good Saints protect you and bless you today, And may troubles ignore you each step of the way. May the brooks and trees and singing hills join in the chorus too, And every gentle wind that blows, send happiness to you.
What are some simple Irish Blessings to say?
Go raibh míle maith agat! (This simple Irish blessing is used in its original Gaelic often in Ireland -one of the few expressions that almost everybody knows. It means ‘Many thanks’ (literally ‘That you may have a thousand good things’) and is pronounced Guh rev mee-lah maw og-ut) ****. My seven blessings on you!