60 Ways to Say 'Rest in Peace'

If you’re looking for different ways to say ‘rest in peace,’ then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, you’ll learn 60 new ways.

• When a person has passed away, it’s a very delicate time for the relatives.
• Whether you want to give them your condolences or write a special message for the deceased one, one of the following expressions could be just what you’re looking for.

Other Ways to Say ‘Rest in Peace’

The thing to know about using the expression ‘rest in peace’ or any derivatives is that you can either say it directly to the deceased or you can say it to one of their relatives in order to express your deepest sympathy.

• Remember though, if you say it to one of the relatives, then you should use the third person pronoun.

Some appropriate times to use these expressions might be:

• When saying goodbye to the deceased person over their casket.
• While giving your best wishes to one of the deceased’s family members.
• When writing an In Memoriam

Bear in mind some of these are religious and, therefore, may not be appropriate to say to someone who does not belong to a particular faith.

1. Rest in peace
2. May you rest in peace
3. Rest in power
4. May your soul find peace
5. Sleep well
6. Gone but not forgotten
7. Eternal rest
8. May the angels guide you
9. Rest easy
10. Rest softly
11. May your journey be peaceful
12. May your spirit find rest
13. Rest in eternal peace
14. May your memory be a blessing
15. Sleep in peace
16. May you find solace in the afterlife
17. Rest with the angels
18. Rest in paradise
19. May you soar to eternal heights
20. May you find eternal rest
21. Forever in our hearts
22. May you find rest and comfort
23. May you find eternal peace and joy
24. Carried away by angels
25. May your soul soar with the eagles
26. Rest in quiet peace
27. May your spirit be free
28. May your soul find freedom and peace
29. May you rest among the stars
30. May you find tranquility in the afterlife
31. At peace now.
32. May your journey be peaceful and serene
33. May your soul find everlasting peace
34. May your soul find the light
35. Fly away peacefully.
36. May your soul find eternal rest in heaven
37. You will live on in our hearts
38. May you find comfort in the afterlife
39. May you be surrounded by love and peace
40. Farewell, beloved one.
41. May you find rest in the arms of the angels
42. May you find comfort in the afterlife with loved ones
43. Gone too soon
44. May you find eternal rest in the kingdom of heaven
45. Forever free from pain and suffering
46. May your soul find rest in the afterlife
47. You will be missed
48. May you find peace and comfort in the next life
49. Until we meet again
50. May you rest in the arms of the divine
51. May your soul rest in the afterlife
52. May you find eternal rest and happiness
53. In loving memory
54. May you find rest and peace in heaven
55. Heaven has gained an angel

Comforting Quotes to Say ‘Rest in Peace’

If you want to make an even more special gesture, you could use comforting quotes.

• You can either write them on a card, or on the funeral program, for example.

Here are just a few for you to choose from.

56. “The soul can rest in peace when it finds its true home.” – Rumi
57. “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” – Jack Lemmon
58. “Death is a delightful hiding place for weary men” – Herodotus
59. “It’s strange that they fear death. Life hurts a lot more than death. At the point of death, the pain is over.” – Jim Morrison.
60. “Death comes equally to us all, and makes us all equal when it comes.” – John Donne.

Concluding Thoughts on Different Ways to Say 'Rest in Peace' or 'RIP'

So there you have it. There are many different ways you can communicate your condolences to someone.

• Saying ‘rest in peace’ is a good way to comfort someone who is grieving and show your support.

Remember:

• This is a sensitive time, so be sure to be respectful of the grieving parties.
• You can say ‘rest in peace’ or an equivalent expression either directly to the deceased or to a member of their family.
• If speaking about a deceased, use the third person pronoun.

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