Memorial tattoo ideas
Memorial tattoos made on FontVibe. Use one and put in their name and dates.
What to write on a memorial tattoo
Names, years, lines they used to say, and symbols that were theirs.
Name and years
Name on top, years below, joined with a dash.
Words of remembrance
A short line above or below the name keeps the name as the focus.
A symbol
A small symbol that was theirs can say as much as words.
Fonts and styles for memorial tattoos
Fonts and styles that suit memorial tattoos.
AI fonts 11Browse all AI fonts
AI styles 5Browse all styles
Other tattoo designs to make
Each kind of tattoo has its own page, with ideas, lettering and a checklist. All Tattoo →
Before you book: checklist and sizes
Before you book
- 1Check every digit of the dates against a document
- 2Decide how to write the years: 1942 – 2024, or the full dates
- 3Keep the words few so the name stays the focus
- 4A heartbeat line or wings need some width; plan the placement
- 5Bring the flat design to your artist
Sizes and files
| Shape | Free download | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Wide (3:2) | 2496 × 1664 px PNG | A name and years across the forearm or chest |
| Square (1:1) | 2048 × 2048 px PNG | A small symbol with a name |
| Tall (2:3) | 1664 × 2496 px PNG | Name, years and a symbol stacked |
| Panoramic (21:9) | 3136 × 1344 px PNG | A heartbeat line or one line of words along the arm |
Your artist resizes the reference to the size you agree on.
Tags in Memorial tattoo
Every tag used on this page — each opens the designs, fonts and styles that share it.
Memorial tattoo questions
How to make a memorial tattoo design
- 1Write what to carryType their name and years, a line they used to say, or a small symbol that was theirs.
- 2Pick a styleScript, fine line or Old English; add wings, a dove, a heartbeat line or their favorite flower if you want.
- 3Check names and datesRead the name and every number. If anything is off, open Edit and say what to change.
- 4Show your artistDownload it as a PNG or JPG and take it to your appointment.
Memorial tattoo ideas
Memorial tattoos made on FontVibe. Use one and put in their name and dates.
What to write on a memorial tattoo
Names, years, lines they used to say, and symbols that were theirs.
Name and years
Name on top, years below, joined with a dash.
Words of remembrance
A short line above or below the name keeps the name as the focus.
A symbol
A small symbol that was theirs can say as much as words.
Fonts and styles for memorial tattoos
Fonts and styles that suit memorial tattoos.
AI fonts 11Browse all AI fonts
AI styles 5Browse all styles
Other tattoo designs to make
Each kind of tattoo has its own page, with ideas, lettering and a checklist. All Tattoo →
Before you book: checklist and sizes
Before you book
- 1Check every digit of the dates against a document
- 2Decide how to write the years: 1942 – 2024, or the full dates
- 3Keep the words few so the name stays the focus
- 4A heartbeat line or wings need some width; plan the placement
- 5Bring the flat design to your artist
Sizes and files
| Shape | Free download | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Wide (3:2) | 2496 × 1664 px PNG | A name and years across the forearm or chest |
| Square (1:1) | 2048 × 2048 px PNG | A small symbol with a name |
| Tall (2:3) | 1664 × 2496 px PNG | Name, years and a symbol stacked |
| Panoramic (21:9) | 3136 × 1344 px PNG | A heartbeat line or one line of words along the arm |
Your artist resizes the reference to the size you agree on.
Tags in Memorial tattoo
Every tag used on this page — each opens the designs, fonts and styles that share it.
Memorial tattoo questions
How to make a memorial tattoo design
- 1Write what to carryType their name and years, a line they used to say, or a small symbol that was theirs.
- 2Pick a styleScript, fine line or Old English; add wings, a dove, a heartbeat line or their favorite flower if you want.
- 3Check names and datesRead the name and every number. If anything is off, open Edit and say what to change.
- 4Show your artistDownload it as a PNG or JPG and take it to your appointment.