Rest in Peace Messages — Gentle Words of Remembrance
Helping you express a farewell with sincerity, comfort, and peace.
✨ What is a Rest in Peace Message?
A Rest in Peace message is a short, heartfelt tribute — a few meaningful lines that express what’s often hard to say aloud.
Whether shared with flowers, included in a memorial post, or used for engraving on a plaque or headstone, a Rest in Peace message offers a simple, dignified way to honour someone you love.
For messages that may be engraved, printed, or kept, choosing the right words can matter more than the length.
🌿 Why Choose an RIP Message?
A Rest in Peace message offers a simple, meaningful way to say goodbye — especially when words feel hard to find.
A gentle farewell — capturing what’s in your heart when it’s difficult to say aloud
A lasting remembrance — a few carefully chosen words that honour their life, love, and presence
A dignified gesture of care — something that can be kept, shared, or engraved with meaning
📜 What’s Included
Each Rest in Peace message is:
Shaped from your memories — reflecting the relationship and sentiment you wish to express
Delivered ready to share — suitable for a card, message, memorial post, or engraving
Includes two gentle revisions — so the final wording feels right to you
Backed by our satisfaction guarantee — offering reassurance that your words will be handled with care
🛠️ How it Works
👇 Choose What Feels Right
Select the service level that best suits your needs — Essential, Comprehensive, or Legacy. Each option is designed to offer the same care, just shaped around different levels of detail.
👇 Share a Few Details
You’ll receive a short form where you can share a few memories and the tone you’d like to express. There’s no need to overthink it — simple thoughts are enough.
🌟 Receive Your Message
We shape your words into a personal, polished Rest in Peace message, ready to share in a card, post, or engraving.
🌸 Ideal Uses
A Rest in Peace message can be shared in many quiet, meaningful ways:
Headstones, memorial benches, or plaques — words chosen with care for permanence, suitable for engraving and lasting remembrance
Framed photo keepsakes — place your words beside a favourite photograph as a lasting reminder of love and presence
Cards and floral tributes — a few gentle lines to accompany flowers or a note, offering comfort from the heart
Memorial and remembrance posts — share your message online to honour their memory with grace and sincerity
Service programmes or readings — a brief, touching message that feels natural to read aloud or include in printed materials
✍️ Ready When You Are
When the time feels right, we’re here to help you share a Rest in Peace message that feels personal, thoughtful, and sincere.
👉 Choose the RIP Message Writing Service that feels right for you.
Up to 80 Words — $35
Short, direct, gentle — perfect for cards or flower tributes.
Up to 120 Words — $55
Heartfelt & personal — crafted to keep or share.
Up to 150 Words — $75
Poetic & flowing — a final farewell with grace.
Beautiful RIP messages — thoughtfully written for printing, engraving, or keepsakes.
Delivered in 24-48 hours • Satisfaction guaranteed • Secure forms and payments
Words from Those We’ve Helped
“The poem you wrote meant so much to our family — we actually had it engraved onto a brass plaque for the garden. It’s become a beautiful way to remember her.”
“We wanted something more than just words — the poem gave us a lasting, meaningful way to honour his memory.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Rest in Peace message?
A Rest in Peace message is a short, personal farewell written directly to the person who has died. It’s often just a few carefully chosen lines, offering love, remembrance, or gratitude in a way that feels sincere and fitting for quiet moments of tribute.
How many words are included?
You can choose between 80, 120, or 150 words, depending on how much you’d like to say and where the message will be used. Even the shortest option is enough to express something meaningful — it’s not about length, but intention.
Is a Rest in Peace message the same as a condolence?
Not quite. A Rest in Peace message is written to the person who has passed, while a condolence message is written to those who are grieving. RIP messages are often used for remembrance, memorials, or keepsakes, rather than as messages of sympathy to others.
Can my message be used on a headstone or memorial plaque?
Yes. Rest in Peace messages are often chosen for engraving, as they’re concise, timeless, and written for permanence. If you have space limitations or engraving requirements, you’re welcome to let us know.
Can you match a particular tone or faith tradition?
Absolutely. We can reflect a religious, spiritual, traditional, or non-religious tone, and tailor the wording to align with cultural or personal preferences. Just share what feels right to you.
How does the process work?
Once you place your order, you’ll be guided through a simple form where you can share a few details or thoughts. From there, your message is carefully written and delivered for you to review — there’s no pressure to over-explain or get the wording perfect.
How quickly will I receive my message?
Most Rest in Peace messages are delivered within 24–48 hours of receiving your details. If timing is important, you can let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Can I request changes?
Yes. You can request small adjustments to wording or tone so the message feels right to you. The aim is always to help you feel comfortable and confident with the final wording.
What if a short message doesn’t feel like enough?
That’s completely understandable. Sometimes a few lines are all that’s needed; other times, people realise they’d like to say more. If you feel a longer tribute would be more appropriate, you may wish to explore a Tribute Draft or a Fully Written Tribute, where there’s more space for memories and reflection.