ByTL;DR: Picking the right Halloween tombstone sayings is hard, but it’s key to making your yard look great. This guide will help you find funny and scary sayings that will make your decorations stand out.
Have you ever walked past a yard during Halloween and noticed the tombstones? They can be funny, scary, or just plain clever. But not everyone knows how to pick the right sayings for their Halloween display.
Finding the perfect Halloween tombstone sayings isn’t easy. You want something that will make people laugh, but you also want it to be a little scary.
A tombstone saying that misses the mark can leave your yard looking less than impressive, and that’s the last thing you want during Halloween.
Imagine this: You put up your Halloween decorations, but the tombstone sayings fall flat. Instead of impressing your neighbors, you’re left feeling disappointed.
The thrill of Halloween fades, and it’s just another holiday.
But don’t worry! I’m here to help you pick the best funny and scary Halloween tombstone sayings.
With the right mix, your yard will be the talk of the town. People will stop to admire your creativity, and you’ll feel proud of what you’ve done.
What Funny Halloween Tombstone Sayings Will Make Everyone Laugh This Year?
- Mavis Stokes
A frog in her throat caused her to croak - Jan Morris the florist was never lazy
Now she’s busy pushing daises - He ate too fast and died too young
Swallowed a bone and bit the big one - John Smith always ran fast
He came in first before he breathed his last - Here lies a girl named Sandy
Kicked the bucket from too much candy - He was holding a flamethrower when he farted
Now he’s among the dearly departed - Donald Yoast
Liked reptiles the most
He was petting his cobra
When he gave up the ghost - A whole pail of candy she ate with laughter
Before she left for the sweet hereafter - Uncle Jim
Went for a swim
He couldn’t float
And that was all she wrote
- Lisa Drew
Didn’t say please and thank you - Mary Watts
Played a trick on this very spot - Gene Handy
Didn’t share his Halloween candy - Holden Weaver
Didn’t pick up after his golden retriever
- Stu Pidity
It’s no wonder he’s six feet under - Andy Kelly
Too much candy burst his belly - Rudy Seaver
Rude trick-or-treater
- Anita Newbody
“Could you lend me a hand?” - Kerry Doff
It was a truly grave offense - Ree Anne Carnation
“BRB” - Doug Upp
You can’t keep a good man down - Anne Putate
“You want a piece of me?” - Claire Voyance
She never saw it coming
- Elvis
He has left the building - Jimmy Hoffa
“What, you thought I was sleeping with the fishes?” - Kenny McCormick
“You bastards!” - Reese
Rest in Pieces - Candy Barr
Died of sugar overdose on Halloween - Bubba Turner
“Hold my beer…” - Count Dracula
“Well this sucks” - Jason Voorhees
1946 – 1957
1980 – 1981
1985 – 1986
Etc. - Room For Rent
For just a few bones! - Dee Cayen
“Here I lay, rotting away” - Here Lies Mozart
Decomposing
- Pearl E. Gates
- Dirk Knapp
- Barry M. Deep
- Cross Dover
- Dee Parted
- Ima Rottin
- Kiki D. Bucket
- Caddy Aver
- Rick R. Mortus
- Seymour Butz
- Morty Fication
- Emma Balmed
- Hal O. Ween
How Can Scary Halloween Tombstone Sayings Give Your Decorations an Extra Chilling Touch?”
- Uncle Fred
Turned up dead
Give us a call
If you find his head
- Here lies Margo Meeks
Well, most of her at least - Dana Greer had no fear
Ran into a witch and wound up here - Here lies Julie Beth
Saw a ghost and was scared to death - This coffin is lonely
There’s nothing to do
Oh how I long for some company…
Like you! - I cannot move
I cannot die
Stoop down low
To hear my cry
- Coming here was his biggest blunder
Now he’s sleeping six feet under - Lying here is an Egyptologist named Russ
Discovered a mummy and bit the dust - Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
They came for me,
They’ll come for you - A serial killer with a butcher knife
Cut her down in the prime of life - Here lies Abigail Barnes
Sold her soul and bought the farm
- Gil O. Teane
He had a good head on his shoulders - Izzy Dedyet
You’ll have to do some digging to find out - Barry D’Alive
Born June 16, 1856
Buried September 8, 1889
Died September 11, 1889 - My life is over
My tale is told
Now I lie here
Stiff and cold
- Ashes to Ashes
Dust to Dust
Sooner or later
You’ll lay with us - A tricker-or-treater who rang the wrong doorbell
Now he’s deader than a doornail - He ratted us out when he made his confession
So we buried him alive to teach him a lesson - Donny Baker
Undertaker
Was on the job
When he met his maker - I smell children
- Will Getchu
“One way or another…” - Ivana Killagin
- Yul B. Next
- Your Name Here
- Al B. Backe
- May B. Walken
- M.T. Grave
- Bea Headed
Themes
If you have several tombstones to work with, one clever option is to make them all fit a particular theme. The possibilities are endless, but we’ve outlined a few standout ideas here.
Movie Slashers
- Jason Voorhees
- Michael Myers
- Leatherface
- Freddy Krueger
- Norman Bates
- Ghostface
- Pennywise
- Art the Clown
Spooky Historical Figures
Jack the Ripper
Edgar Allan Poe
H.P. Lovecraft
Vlad Tepes
Elizabeth Bathory
Rasputin
Ed Gein
H.H. Holmes
Aleister Crowley
The Walking Dead
- Carl Grimes
- Glenn
- Abraham Ford
- Tyreese
- Merle Dixon
Game of Thrones
- Joffrey Baratheon
- Ned Stark
- Robb Stark
- Drogo
