60+ Bittersweet Memorial Tattoos to Honor Your Loved Ones

This single-needle, small in-memory tattoo features angel wings and a halo with a significant date.

If you're looking dog memorial tattoo ideas, this paw print design is perfect.

This in loving memory tattoo features a polaroid, which is a great way to pay tribute to a loved one.

This mother and daughter tattoo would be a great tribute to a lost loved one.

This name tattoo is a great example of a simple memorial tattoo.

If you're looking for tattoos for lost loved ones, this quote and set of dates is beautiful.

Some tattoos for grief feature short quotes with a date, like this one.

We love this memorial tattoo with footprints and angel wings.

If the person you are looking to pay tribute to was a fan of gardening or flowers, this watering can tattoo would be a perfect idea.

Butterflies are often seen as symbols of lost loved ones.

This memorial tattoo features a loved one's name.

This memorial features a note written in a loved one's handwriting.

We love the idea of paying tribute to someone with a portrait.

This memorial tattoo features a butterfly and the words "Mom" and "Dad."

This is a great example of a simple tattoo for a lost loved one.

This memory tattoo features special dates and a rose.

This memorial tattoo showcases a tattoo of a handwritten note and a dragonfly.

This compass is a great example of a simple memorial tattoo.

This small memory tattoo is a great example of a simple remembrance tribute.

This tattoo features a special date.

Quotes make great memorial tattoos.

This simple tattoo features lavender and a quote.

This rose tattoo near the ankle would make a great memorial tattoo.

This flower-filled portrait is a great in-loving memory tattoo.

We love this memorial tattoo featuring a flower and a note from a loved one.

This memorial tattoo features a name written in bold script.

If you're looking to get a matching memory tattoo with a loved one, why not consider the name of the person you are looking to pay tribute to? We love this one written in a fancy script.

This is a great example of a simple tattoo for lost loved ones.

This handwritten signature makes an amazing in loving memory tattoo.

This feather infinity tattoo pays tribute to a lost brother.

This quote shaped into a heart is a beautiful simple memorial tattoo.

These angel wings are a great way to pay tribute to a lost loved one.

This tattoo for lost loved ones features a red rose and names.

We love the idea of an intricate memorial tattoo featuring a clock and roses.

This iris tattoo also features a note from someone's grandmother.

This tattoo showcases a hummingbird with special dates written underneath.

This watercolor paw print is a beautiful way to pay tribute to a lost pet.

This memorial tattoo features a robin and flowers.

This hibiscus makes a great forearm memorial tattoo.

This small in-memory tattoo is of a handwritten note and flowers.

This memorial tattoo of a bird on a branch is a stunning way to show love for someone who has passed on.

A cursive name tattoo is a classic way to pay tribute to a loved one.

This butterfly is half drawn with a floral design, which is a beautiful twist on a classic illustration. We also love the addition of the Roman numerals.

This herb bouquet would be a great idea a loved one who loved gardening or cooking.

Looking for a subtle tattoo for grief? Ink behind the ear can easily be hidden or shown off, depending on your mood.

The symbolism of this monarch butterfly and rose tattoo is a beautiful memory tattoo idea.

This blue poppy tattoo is one of our favorite memorial tattoo ideas.

This intricate skull tattoo is a beautiful memorial tattoo idea.

This number tattoo is a great example of a simple in loving memory tattoo.

This simple paw print tattoo is a great simple memorial tattoo for a pet.

This outline of a pet is another simple way to pay tribute to an animal rather than doing the traditional paw print.

This dragonfly with a handwritten note from someone's mom is a great simple memorial tattoo idea.

This fingerprint tattoo is a beautiful option for memorial tattoos for dad.

This tattoo features names written into an infinity sign.

This memorial tattoo is of a small footprint, a special date, and loved one's name written in their own handwriting.

This small illustration features special dates and a quote.

This memorial tattoo showcases Roman numerals and the word "always."

This memorial tattoo features handwritten details drawn into the shape of a small footprint.

We love this memory tattoo, which features flying birds and the words "Love Dad" written in script.

This sunflower tattoo featuring the word "strength" and a special date is a great simple tattoo for a lost loved one.

This memorial tattoo features a handwritten note that says "to keep you company after I leave."

This memorial tattoo features a quote from an E. E. Cummings poem.

If you recently lost a pet and are searching for tattoos for grief, a great way to pay tribute is with a memorial tattoo that features a realistic portrait.