When a person is laid to eternal rest, the headstone is supposed to immortalize their time on earth. It is only fair to assume that the relatives will choose something meaningful to remember their deceased loved ones, but this is not always the case. There are times when they think that it is more fitting to go with one last joke. We know it sounds macabre but just wait until you see what some of these headstones say! Not to sound morbid, but you might want to come up with something this witty for your own headstone in the future.
It Could Be Better
People always tell you to dream big, but who told you that you had to limit this to the time you are alive? There is no reason to settle for a normal tomb when you could have gotten a pyramid instead. We can understand the disappointment here. After all, it is quite basic. They could have at least given this person a pyramid-shaped headstone. A little more embellishment never hurt anyone!
It Could Be Better
No One Else Can Have It
When you consider how much furniture costs, we can see why this person was very attached to this chair. It is hard to let go of the perfect chair even after death. Most people will simply pass on their valuable belongings to relatives, but the deceased did not want anyone else to have this gorgeous piece of furniture. We have to say that we can see where they were coming from.
No One Else Can Have It
No Answers, Only More Questions
This is actually a pretty cool piece of work, but we have no clue what it was going for. Surely, there was a reason the family had it built? At any rate, we are having a tough time figuring out what they wanted to say with this statue. Why is there a disembodied head there? Why is the person lying down holding it up? How are they related to each other? Unfortunately, we have no answers to these questions.
No Answers, Only More Questions
In The Hole Literally And Figuratively
We always admire honesty and self-awareness. It might have taken this person their own death before they got there, but the realization is a powerful one. Every single one of us has made mistakes in the past, so this is even funnier and more relatable. We love the punchline about being in the hole! What makes it even funnier is that it was right on the ground instead of standing upright. This only drives the point home.
In The Hole Literally And Figuratively
Both Pessimistic And Reassuring
The photo below shows one of the most accurate headstones we have ever seen. It sums up life in a nutshell, even though it is a bit pessimistic. While it sounds grim, it also makes the ordeal of dying less morbid. It is not the most positive outlook on life, but the happy face reassures us that this guy is now resting in peace. There is something about the eventuality of death that makes it comforting as well.
Both Pessimistic And Reassuring
Death Has A Silver Lining
Even though this was an attempt at humor, there is also truth to it. There are many TV shows that have people dying only to come back to life. Once you have passed away, you already know something that no one alive does. This is a pretty optimistic view of death! Even though it sucks that you have departed, you at least get to find out the answers to one of the greatest mysteries in existence. We love the reflective glass, which only makes the message that much more powerful.
Death Has A Silver Lining
Getting The Last Laugh
It is frustrating when you have to convince others about your condition. This is bitter, but we are willing to let it pass. All things considered, a lot of people with terminal illnesses have to deal with people minimizing their struggles. When you have a condition like that, you suffer for years on end until you get better or meet your doom. We are glad that this person decided to use humor until the last minute.
Getting The Last Laugh
Thinking About Life And Death
Who would have thought that it was popular for people to erect strange statues by their tombs? We do not have any idea who this is supposed to be. Based on his pose and expression, the figure is contemplating. Perhaps the statue is supposed to be the deceased thinking about life and death. Another possibility is that he is supposed to be an angel of sorts, even though he does not look the part.
Thinking About Life And Death
Taking Pride In This Incredible Feat
Usually, women take a longer time in the toilet than men do. Can you imagine how hard it must be to have only one bathroom under your roof when you have four daughters? Girls have to put on makeup, get rid of body hair, style their hair, and more in there. Even though it must have led to arguments, there was still love among them. Their parent was proud enough of this feat to put it on the headstone.
Taking Pride In This Incredible Feat
A Punny Name
We love a sweet little wordplay like this one. When you have a name like this one, you were probably bullied for it as a child. If you ever have a kid, we sure hope that you take this into consideration before you decide on a name. At any rate, it worked out well for this person in the end. Even though they got teased for it in the past, they were willing to use their own name as one last punchline.
A Punny Name
A Song From The Deceased
You just can’t go wrong with music. We do not know if the deceased was a fan of Steam, but this is a good song to go on the tombstone. This chant is usually heard in the car or at the sports arena. This time, however, it is the person six feet under singing it to the onlookers. We wonder if the people at the funeral sang this song while their loved one was being lowered into their final resting place!
A Song From The Deceased
A Bored Angel Above The Grave
There is nothing strange about seeing angel statues in the cemetery. They are usually depicted holding flowers, playing the harp, or something like this. The angel in the photo struck a pose that all schoolchildren make when they are waiting for the class to end. What makes it even creepier is that the angel looks like it was staring right at the person taking the photo! Even with wings, things get boring.
A Bored Angel Above The Grave
Till Death Do Us Part
Couple t-shirts are out, couple graves are in! We are sure that you have seen couples wearing shirts saying, “He’s my king” and “She’s my queen.” Even though they can be cute sometimes, many people roll their eyes at these. This couple decided to take it one step further by having matching headstones. We would not have liked it on T-shirts, but the macabre humor has brought a smile to our faces.
Till Death Do Us Part
This Is Not How We Go To Bed
What a confusing statue! If the guy is meant to be pulling a rock blanket while he goes to sleep, why is he holding a rose? We also want to know if his upper lip is just really curvy or if this was supposed to be a slick mustache. There are times when a statue works well in the graveyard, but they can be failures as well. If anyone knows the sculptor behind this piece of art, let them know we have a few questions.
This Is Not How We Go To Bed
Death Is The Greatest Equalizer
Oh, how savage is that? It might not be the most original thing on the list, but this definitely tells us a lot about the person resting here. If you consider yourself lazy, you might see the appeal of eternal rest. On the other hand, busybodies like to respond, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Ultimately, the end is the same for every single one of us regardless of how busy or lazy we are while we were alive.
Death Is The Greatest Equalizer
Pass On Those Chain Messages
In the past, people used to pass chain texts all the time. If you were not yet alive back then, allow us to fill you in. People would come up with silly scenarios in order to convince people to keep passing on the message. “Forward this message to your first 20 contacts or a bat will fly in your window,” one of them might say. Kids will not hesitate to pass it along! You should take it seriously when you receive one.
Pass On Those Chain Messages
One Word To Rule Them All
Just so we’re clear, Dang is probably the surname of this family. At any rate, it is still hilarious to see this word on top of a headstone. This interjection can say so much in as little as four letters. The photo makes us imagine the deceased going all, “Dang I’m dead.” If not, maybe they thought, “Dang, how abrupt.” This is the perfect reaction no matter how you feel about your impending death.
One Word To Rule Them All
A Grave Fit For A Landlord
This is the perfect headstone if you are a landlord or a realtor. What a clever idea! This is a good idea to pay homage to someone who made a living by leasing houses. People with great imagination are probably thinking about what it is like to live in the graveyard. We all know that haunted properties usually go for cheap, so it might not be as bad of an idea as it might seem…
A Grave Fit For A Landlord
They Loved To Play Pool
Most of the time, it is hard to know what the deceased is like based on their headstone alone. Well, this is not the case for these folks. Something tells us that they were really into pool when they were still alive. Oh, we don’t know, maybe it has to do with the fact that a huge pool table statue was made for their tombs! Even in death, these people refuse to give up their favorite game on the planet.
They Loved To Play Pool
Taking The BMW To The Grave
We have seen a number of impressive decorations, but this one clearly takes the cake. This person must have been totally smitten with their BMW when they were still alive and kicking. It is not a bad idea, but we are sure that this cost them a lot of money. We love the fact that the seats were filled with flowers! They could have gone for something smaller, but this family decided to go all out for their loved one.
Taking The BMW To The Grave
Not The Most Flattering Poem
At first glance, you might not think much of this poem. Not only that, but you might even think that it was sweet of this person! When you read between the lines, however, you are going to realize that it was closer to an insult than it was to a compliment. We just hope that this woman shared the same sense of humor. Otherwise, we are sure that he is going to be in for a hard time when they reunite.
Not The Most Flattering Poem
An Old Computer For A Geek
If you have ever interacted with a computer geek, you would understand why this makes perfect sense. People in this field can get worked up over the industry! We have no doubt that this person loved computers more than anything else when they were around. If you ask us, this is actually a pretty nifty idea. We also love the fact that they went for a bulky PC that no one really uses in this day and age.
An Old Computer For A Geek
Hard To Mess Up A Simple Design
It must not be easy to think of something meaningful to go on a headstone. We are sure that there is a lot of pressure not to mess it up! If the thought of it makes you feel anxious, you should know that it is hard to go wrong with a simplistic design. We have to give the designer a thumbs up because this actually looks really cool. Not only that, but it also gets the message across in a sweet yet simple way.
Hard To Mess Up A Simple Design
Parking Is Only Easy When You’re Dead
How awesome is it to know that some people can joke around about their death? The couple decided to go with a joke about the parking difficulties in Georgetown. We have all been frustrated about how hard it can be to look for a parking spot. These two people were no strangers to this ordeal either. At long last, they do not have anywhere to go and could rest easy now that they had permanent parking spots.
Parking Is Only Easy When You’re Dead
The Dead Cannot Rise
Can you just imagine how hard it must be to have Yeast as your last name? We are sure that John heard a million stupid jokes while he was alive. It was a good thing that he saved the best joke for last. There are plenty of things to get from headstones: insight, wisdom, humor. He knew that people were still going to make fun of his surname once he was dead, so he might as well get to it first!
The Dead Cannot Rise
The Best Place To Use An Ouija Board
Do you have it in you to turn your own headstone into an Ouija board? Well, this is definitely one way to catch the attention of anyone who walks past by your tomb. Kids are probably going to hang around your grave and try it out. We have to admit that it is very satisfying to see one of these things in the graveyard. After all, this must be the place to be if you want to communicate with the dead!
The Best Place To Use An Ouija Board
Do Not Ever Dismiss Female Pain
If you want to beautiful, you will have to experience pain first. Many women put on shoes that hurt them so that they can look good. We do not expect you to understand this if you are a man. No one ever believed this woman when she said that her feet were killing her, but they ended up taking her to the grave. Next time, you might want to think long and hard before you dismiss female pain.
Do Not Ever Dismiss Female Pain
The Power Of Poetry
We are impressed by the rhymes in this headstone! It is hard to read it without bursting into song. We think that it is hilarious that this relative decided to both compliment and insult their Uncle Walter. In the end, it only gave us a better idea of who he was. Even though it sounds a little silly, it sounds like he was the sort of guy who would have appreciated what was written on his headstone.
The Power Of Poetry
Call Has Two Meanings Here
Here is yet another positive take on death. The headstone has a goofy image of the person we assume is Kim. That illustration makes it look like she is about to laugh! She must be excited since the person on the other end of the line was Jesus Christ. We love the fact that “called” was used in more ways than one here. The joke is that it was a real phone call, but Kim was literally summoned to the afternoon.
Call Has Two Meanings Here
Teenage Humor Does Not Get Old
It is always sad to hear about the death of someone so young. This means that they will never get to experience adulthood. Even though the deceased was only 16 years old, the silver lining is that the headstone had humor fit for that age. We do not know if he is talking about people from that side of the grave or the one that we are currently living in. Who knows, maybe he was referring to both!
Teenage Humor Does Not Get Old
His Silly Phrases Live On
His progenies clearly loved the way he used words back in the day. Even though he did not always make sense, this did not stop him from amusing his kids and grandkids! We all talk in different ways, but this guy had an even more unique manner of speaking. It was clever of his relatives to come up with a headstone that uses the same terms that he used when he was still around.
His Silly Phrases Live On
Short And Sweet
If you are the sort of person who does not like the idea of your own death, you will probably agree with this headstone. At any rate, it makes for one funny sign. Who would have thought that four words would have us sniggering so much? It is short and simple, but we feel like we already know so much about the person resting here. They were a man of few words and would have lived to live longer.
Short And Sweet
Republicans Are Not Allowed To Stay Too Long
This is the first political headstone that we have seen, and we are quite impressed by it. As you can see, there is nothing that can divide people more than political beliefs! It was clear that this person did not get along with Republicans when they were alive. Even when they have already passed away, they would still prefer to keep interactions with these people as brief as possible.
Republicans Are Not Allowed To Stay Too Long
Do Not Disturb Her Rest
Joan was one of those people who get all grumpy when they have just woken up. There is something amusing about seeing common, everyday phrases on a headstone. She was already eternally asleep, but she was still not going to let anyone get in the way of her z’s. If you plan on disturbing her rest, you better get ready for one hell of a fight. We recommend that you just leave her alone.
Do Not Disturb Her Rest
A Message From The Grave
How much darker can it possibly get than a casket below the ground? The headstone might have stated the obvious, but it is still funny. Can you just imagine if these were the actual last words of the dead person? It might have been obvious but just thinking about someone accidentally buried while still alive is quite hilarious. If you are more philosophical, we are sure that you can derive a deeper meaning too.
A Message From The Grave
Thanks For The Warning
They tried to give us a warning even though it was pretty clear to us. We have to give them A for effort, however. We are not sure if this headstone is trying to warn us that you can no longer back out of death once you pass away, but this is how we like to view it. Besides, who says that a headstone has to make sense? There are times when its only goal is to make you laugh, and this is fine with us.
Thanks For The Warning
Just A Matter Of Time
What we have learned so far is that the funniest headstones are the ones pointing out the obvious. We all know that it is only a matter of time before we meet our doom. Death comes for every single one of us in the end. Even though this is clear to everyone, there is something funny about imagining a person in the afterlife having these thoughts. We are sure that George was glad to be able to say, “I knew it.”
Just A Matter Of Time
The Final Joke
In case you are not familiar with this guy, Leslie Nielson was an actor-comedian who starred in The Naked Gun, Airplane!, and The Police Squad! He was known as a practical joker who liked to prank others with a fart machine. In 2018, he died in his sleep after contracting pneumonia. He was interred at the Evergreen Cemetery at Fort Lauderdale. Before he was laid to rest, he decided to give one last joke on his epitaph.
The Final Joke
He Will Come Back For His Things
This guy was certain that he was going to be reincarnated and did not want anyone to touch his things. Well, we just hope that he would have a human form again. After all, he would not be able to do anything about his stuff if he gets reborn as a bee instead. At any rate, this entry is pretty special because it was the only one that referenced the possibility of reincarnation!
He Will Come Back For His Things
Laughing It All Off
We are not going to fault this guy for his epitaph of choice. After all, it must be a relief that he can laugh at himself from below the ground. We are sure that he was a great guy with an awesome sense of humor if he can find something funny in this situation. “Pushing up daisies” is a nice idiom, but wouldn’t it be nice if he also meant it literally?
Laughing It All Off
The Tree Simply Did Not Care
This family bought a plot beneath a true, but they had no idea what the future had in store for them. None of them even considered this when they purchased the spot at the graveyard! It is an old gravestone, and the tree wanted to regain the territory even if it meant destroying the stone. This is an amusing photo, but we would not want it to happen to our headstone.
The Tree Simply Did Not Care
She Clearly Loved Her Raggedy Ann
A lot of young girls loved Raggedy Ann back in the day. It was a sweet figure that served as their best pals when they were still little. The person buried in this spot was named Pam Ann Bull. Her middle name is the same as the name of the doll, which was part of the reason she loved the toy so much! They had such a strong bond, which survived even in death. It warms our heart to see this.
She Clearly Loved Her Raggedy Ann