Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun epitaph

2 senses of epitaph

Sense 1
epitaph -- (an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there)
       => inscription, lettering -- (letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something)

Sense 2
epitaph -- (a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person)
       => memorial, commemoration, remembrance -- (a recognition of meritorious service)