23 Funny Tombstones That Actually Exist

Like it or not, death is a fact of life. We're all guaranteed to shuffle off this mortal coil at some point or another, so it's best to be prepared for that inevitability any way we can. For some people, creating the perfect epitaph for their headstone is a chance to express how much they'll be missed by their loving family and friends, but for others it's a chance to get one last joke in. Check out this collection of funny tombstones that will get laughs for all of eternity.

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The Couple That Laughs Together...

Yep, you're reading that right. One of these grave markers contains that age-old funny tombstone saying, "I told you I was sick."

But this husband and wife duo took the expression a step further with her retort: "And I was sick of hearing it."

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"Well, This Sucks"

Via Twitter

Short, concise, and to the point! You can't really argue with a sentiment like this.

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Merv Griffin Never Lost His Sense of Humor

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Venerable game show host Merv Griffin could not resist going out with a laugh. "I will not be back after this message," his tombstone quips truthfully.

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Neither Did Rodney Dangerfield

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Not to be outdone, legendary comedian Rodney Dangerfield left the world with the wry observation, "There goes the neighborhood."

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Simply Not Bothered

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"Oh well what ever."

Lola lived to the ripe old age of 81, and by the time she was ready to fill out the form for her headstone, it seems that she was all out of insightful remarks.

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"I Was Hoping For a Pyramid"

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This guy had some big goals. Too bad he'll have to settle for this small, granite headstone instead of a glitzy tomb. Maybe in your next life, buddy!

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"That's All, Folks"

Via Reddit

Mel Blanc created characters like Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, and yes—Porky Pig. He really was the man of 1,000 voices, and it makes sense that he would go out quoting one of his best-loved character's closing sentiments.

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What's So Funny?

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We're sure these are just the deceased's initials, but it sure does make it look like he died laughing.

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Another Round of Giggles

Via Shareology

Life's too short to be serious all the time, and apparently that goes for death, too.

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Schwing!

Via Ranker

Wayne and Garth from "Wayne's World" would be so proud.

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Don't Forget the Fine Print

Via Reddit

You've got to stand very close to this headstone in order to read it. Once you get up close and personal, you can see that it says, "If you can read this you're standing on my boobs."

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Now That's Saying Something

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"Raised four beautiful daughters with only one bathroom and still there was love."

There was probably some squabbling too, but let's all focus on remembering the love.

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A Dedicated Golfer to the End

Via NY Post

"Finally a hole in one," this funny fellow wrote on his headstone. This is exactly the sort of droll humor we'd expect from a golfer.

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Once a Computer Geek, Always a Computer Geek

Via Oddee

Leave it to an I.T. guy to get in one last dorky computer joke.

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Smart Aleck

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"Now I know something you don't."

This is good for the person who wants both the last laugh and the last word.

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Practical and Delicious

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While it's hilarious enough that this lady had her famous fudge recipe inscribed on her headstone, the stone's footnote is even more revealing of her delightful personality: "Wherever she goes, there's laughter."

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