What is a Memorial Sign, a Common Tribute to Those in Heaven?

2021.09.21 published

To my dear ones in heaven.

At weddings overseas, many couples prepare a memorial sign for their loved ones who are in heaven.

What is a memorial sign?

It is a signboard that contains a message written for the deceased (not just a short phrase, but a long and heartfelt message).

It is displayed in the welcome space or around the seating area where the person was supposed to sit,

serving as a wedding item to convey feelings of gratitude to the guests who may be watching over them from above.

So, what kind of content is typically written on such memorial signs?

Here are some examples of overseas texts ♩

Example 1 of an overseas memorial sign

In loving memory

of those who could not be here today

○○

in our hearts.

≪Translation≫

In loving memory of those who could not be here today.

○○ will forever remain in our hearts.

Example 2 of an overseas memorial sign

We know you would be here today if heaven wasn't so far away.

≪Translation≫

If heaven weren't so far, we believe you would be here today.

Example 3 of an overseas memorial sign

Until we meet again

We think about you always,

We talk about you still,

You have never been forgotten and you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain

to walk and guide us through our lives until we meet again

≪Translation≫

Until we meet again.

We think about you always, and we are still talking about you.

You have never been forgotten.

We hold you close within our hearts.

And you will continue to live on to guide us through our lives until we meet again.

Example 4 of an overseas memorial sign

may the wind of heaven blow softly in your ear whispering how much we love you and wish you are here

≪Translation≫

May the wind of heaven blow gently in your ear, whispering how much we love you and how much we wish you were here.

Example 5 of an overseas memorial sign

This candle burns in loving memory of those who are forever present in our hearts

≪Translation≫

This candle continues to live on in loving memory of those who will forever remain in my heart.

Message card sent to dear ones in heaven＊

Memorial signs for the deceased are a standard practice at weddings overseas.

By placing a memorial sign, we convey to both the deceased and their families that we are holding this wedding today and that we continue to cherish their memory, making it a wonderful item.

If you have a dear one in heaven, preparing one might be a good idea.

Please also read these articles.

➡ What should you do if you have lost a loved one? Ideas from brides for honoring the deceased at their weddings

➡ Should we prepare seats for deceased family members? Seating arrangements? Offering meals? Family meetings?

➡ Because I want my dear one to watch over me. "Memorial seats" prepared for the deceased at the ceremony

➡ I know you’re here with us today. Touching phrases for dear ones in heaven at overseas weddings

➡ It’s awkward to walk down the aisle alone due to estrangement or losing my parents, isn't it?