epitaph

English Thesaurus

1. an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	inscription, lettering,
definition	:	letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something (noun.communication)

2. a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	commemoration, memorial, remembrance,
definition	:	a recognition of meritorious service (noun.communication)