Losing a loved one is always incredibly difficult; it can be hard to accept, and the grieving process takes a while before you can fully heal.

There aren’t many ways to remember or commemorate a loved one that is as lasting as permanently etching a design onto your skin. Since tattoos have become ever more popular, memorial tattoos have begun to rise in popularity.

Memorial tattoos can offer comfort as they are a constant reminder that your loved one is always by your side wherever you go and is always present in your memory.  

There are many different designs for you to choose from when deciding on a memorial tattoo; there are countless ways that you can honour your loved one with a tattoo. It’s vital to decide when you are in the right state to do so and avoid choosing when you are feeling emotional and impulsive.

We have included various memorial tattoo ideas that we hope might help give you some inspiration if you’re thinking about getting a tattoo in remembrance of a loved one.

There are many different ideas for a memorial tattoo, including:

• A portrait of the person who has passed away.
• A quote or phrase that was meaningful to the person.
• An image or symbol that represents the person’s interests or passions.
• A date or dates that are significant to the person’s life or passing.
• A phrase or image that represents the relationship you had with the person.
• A religious or spiritual symbol that provides comfort.
• An image or symbol that represents the person’s profession or work.

Ultimately, the design of a memorial tattoo should be something that is meaningful and personal to you and honours the memory of the person who has passed away.

We’re hoping to add more ideas to this page, beautiful, creative and loving examples of memorial tattoos.