From a basic script to beautiful religious works of art, I have found the best ways for you to honor your friends and family members.
I'm going to be honest, it doesn't matter how many RIP tattoos I design and ink, they always get to me. At the same time, it can be lovely to know that the people who have passed on have inspired so much of love that their friends or family members want to carry their memory everywhere!
Here are the top rest in peace tattoo ideas that I have discovered for you, along with the symbolism of these designs!
The Best RIP Tattoo Designs
Here are the top RIP tattoo ideas for you to check out for yourself:
Simple RIP Tattoo Ideas
If you are simply looking for RIP tattoo ideas with just the phrase, then this is the tattoo that you should consider. With RIP tattoos such as these, one of the first decisions to make is with the font. An elegant, flowing script can be a great option for these RIP tattoo designs but the choice is up to you!
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In addition to being minimalistic, another one of the benefits of RIP tattoo ideas such as these is that you have plenty of options when it comes to size. Looking for a subtle tattoo? Then you can opt for a very small design. If you want to go all out, then you can ensure that the tattoo takes up as much room as you like.
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Floral RIP Tattoo Ideas
Flowers can seem like a rather natural option for memorial tattoos. For one thing, they can be a part of the mourning process - flowers are given to grieving families and they can also play a significant role in funerals. For another, they can represent the life and beauty of someone who has passed for your RIP tattoo ideas.
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For these kinds of RIP tattoo ideas, you may also want to include the name of your loved one to add a more personal touch to this permanent reminder. Furthermore, for such RIP tattoos, you may also want to research the different meanings associated with flowers and find the one that will suit the deceased individual the best.
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Cross RIP Tattoo Ideas
These RIP tattoos can be a good option if you want to include a religious element in your RIP tattoo ideas but don't want to go overboard. A cross can be a very strong and obvious symbol of faith.
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As you can see from these RIP tattoo designs, there are a lot of ways to draw a cross. You can make it look like a concrete cross which can work well for a permanent reminder. Or, you can consider RIP tattoos that contain a wooden or ornate cross.
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These RIP tattoo ideas also show you the many ways that you can include the person's name in the design. They also work well for mom and dad tattoos too.
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Religious RIP Tattoo Ideas
Considering RIP tattoos that have a strong religious theme? If so, then these are the tattoo designs that you need to check out. For such memorial tattoos, you can decide to include as few or as many religious elements as you want.
This can include an angel or angel wings. Or, it may include praying hands, doves, heaven, heavenly light, and much more!
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Feather RIP Tattoo Ideas
If you wish for the person who has passed on to have a spirit that is as light as a feather, then you can show this design to your tattoo artist for inspiration:
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Portrait RIP Tattoo Ideas
If you believe that a picture can be worth a thousand words, then these may be the tattoos to consider for your loved ones. Of course, to capture the likeness of your loved one, you will need to work with a talented artist.
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You can also include other designs such as praying hands, wings, etc.
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Military RIP Tattoo Ideas
If the person that you are honoring served in the military and got a medal or moved up in the ranks, then these are the tattoos that you may want to consider. These make for particularly meaningful dad tattoos!
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Mom RIP Tattoo Ideas
If you are looking for mom tattoos for RIP tattoo ideas, then you may want to consider this design for inspiration:
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Brother RIP Tattoo Ideas
If you want to honor a biological brother or brother-in-arms, these are the RIP tattoos that you should check out:
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Pet RIP Tattoo Ideas
Of course, you may also want to consider rest in peace tattoos for your pet. Here is a design that you can consider:
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Tombstone RIP Tattoo Ideas
As the name suggests, these memorial tattoos involve tombstones - you can choose to customize these as you wish:
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Snake RIP Tattoo Ideas
If you are looking for ideas for some unusual tattoos, then this is a concept to consider:
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Custom RIP Tattoo Ideas
Such tattoos can be intensely personal. So, it only makes sense for you to get a tattoo that is specifically customized to the person that you are honoring:
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Alternative RIP Tattoo Ideas
Do you want to phrase your rest in peace tattoos in a slightly different way? If so, these are the tattoos that can guide your design:
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Non-Memorial Tombstone RIP Tattoo Ideas
As you may be aware, the term RIP isn't just used for those who have passed on. This phrase can also be used to signify anything that has ended or moved on.
So, here are some tattoo ideas that can work for you if this is the kind of sentiment you wish to work with:
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What is a Good Tattoo for a Deceased Loved One?
There isn't just one good option for a tattoo to commemorate your loved one. The design can be dependent on both you as well as the person who has passed on. You can include elements that you shared together, something that the other person loved, or decorative elements associated with memorial tattoos - flowers, religious insignia, etc.
What Does the Rest in Peace Tattoo Mean?
This phrase is used to honor someone who has passed away. There are religions and belief systems that do believe in the concept of a soul or spirit as well as a form of life after death. So, the phrase is used to convey hope that someone's spirit is at ease after passing on.
In the same way, an RIP tattoo would similarly convey the same sentiment about a loved one. Of course, a RIP tattoo is also typically used as a way to keep someone close to you or to keep their memory alive even after they have died.
What is a Memorial Piece Tattoo?
A memorial tattoo is similar to a RIP tattoo in the sense that it is meant to commemorate or honor someone who has passed away. However, you may not always find the phrase or acronym RIP in the tattoo.
Where Do You Put a Remembrance Tattoo?
RIP tattoo ideas or remembrance tattoos can be placed anywhere on your body. The placement can depend on how visible you want your tattoo to be - it can also be determined by how small or large the tattoo design is.
One idea for your tattoo would be to place it on your chest, near your heart as a way of keeping that person close to your heart at all times.
Here are the top tattoos for you to choose one to ensure that your loved ones are commemorated in the best possible way!
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