In Mexico, one of the biggest and most unique celebrations of the year is the Day of the Dead. To help you describe the famous event, we have put together a list of all the best Day of the Dead quotes, messages and wishes for your next post. And if you’re looking for short Day of the Dead sayings and captions for Instagram, we also have you covered.
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Day of the Dead Quotes
“We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever; the goal is to create something that will.” — Chuck Palahniuk
“The soul takes flight to the world that is invisible, and there arriving, she is sure of bliss.” — Plato
“Death is the road to awe.” — Aronofsky’s ‘The Fountain’
“Life is for the living. Death is for the dead. Let life be like music. And death a note unsaid.” — Langston Hughes
“Every moment of light and dark is a miracle.” — Walt Whitman
“Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force.” — Yoda
“Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you all. If you can only remember me with tears, then don’t remember me at all.” — Laura Ingalls Wilder
“To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” — J.K. Rowling
“To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.” — Thomas Campbell
“Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.” — Rabindranath Tagore
“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.” — Norman Cousins
“Death is only the end if you assume the story is about you.” — Welcome to Night Vale
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” — Mark Twain
“Your absence has gone through me like a thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color.” — W.S. Merwin
“We are the stories we tell ourselves.” — Joan Didion
“The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.” — Seneca
“Death is more universal than life; everyone dies, but not everyone lives.” — A. Sachs
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count; it’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln
“To die is poignantly bitter, but the idea of having to die without having lived is unbearable.” — Erich Fromm
“In the land of the remembered, a story can heal a wound, and a wound can heal a story.” — Jorge R. Gutierrez
“Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them.” — George Eliot
“The goal isn’t to live forever, it’s to create something that will.” — Chuck Palahniuk
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” — Thomas Campbell
“We are the dead. Our only true life is in the future.” — George Orwell
Day of the Dead Sayings
The dead may be gone, but their spirit lives on in the laughter and love they brought into our lives.
Death may indeed be final, but the love we share while living echoes through eternity.
In death, we find that our souls are forever connected to the universe.
The Day of the Dead is a time to honor and remember those who have passed, for they are never truly gone as long as they are remembered.
The bones of the dead are exposed when the flesh has decayed, but the memory of the deceased lives on forever.
The dead are not gone, they’re just in the room next door.
Life is a great sunrise. Death is the sunset that follows, and in between, there’s a beautiful horizon.
Death is a natural part of life, and the dead should be celebrated as much as the living.
In death, we find the true beauty of life, for it is in the memories and love we leave behind that we truly live on.
The Day of the Dead is a celebration of life and a reminder that our loved ones live on in our hearts.
The departed souls live on through our memories and the love we hold for them in our hearts.
Death is a doorway to a new existence, where the soul continues its journey.
Death is the greatest mystery, but it is also the gateway to the mysteries of the universe.
Death is not the end, but a new beginning in the grand cycle of existence.
Life is a beautiful and endless journey in search of the perfect taco.
Death is not the end, but rather the beginning of a new journey.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Life is a fleeting moment, but our love and memories are eternal.
Death is the last chapter in time, but the first chapter in eternity.
Death is simply a shedding of the physical body like the butterfly shedding its cocoon.
The dead are not lost to us; they can be found in every ray of sunshine, in every gentle breeze, in every blooming flower.
The Day of the Dead is a celebration of the interconnectedness of all life, both past and present.
Life and death are two sides of the same coin, and one cannot exist without the other.
Death is the starlit strip between the companionship of yesterday and the reunion of tomorrow.
Death is simply a journey to a place that the soul already knows.
Death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it.
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of November Quotes, Halloween Quotes, Remembrance Day Quotes and Condolence Quotes.
Day of the Dead Messages and Wishes
Remembering the wisdom and guidance of our ancestors.
Lighting candles to guide the souls of our loved ones back to us.
Remembering the precious moments shared with your loved ones.
Remembering with love and gratitude on this special day.
May the warmth of your memories bring you comfort today.
Wishing you moments of reflection and peace on Day of the Dead.
Cherishing the traditions that connect us to our roots on Day of the Dead.
On the occasion of Day of the Dead, let us promise to always celebrate the goodness of the departed souls to seek motivation from them.
Honoring the past and cherishing the present on this special day.
May the souls of our loved ones find happiness in the afterlife.
Embrace the beauty of remembering on this Day of the Dead.
Celebrate the joy and laughter your loved ones brought into your life.
Embrace the beauty of honoring those who have passed away.
In loving memory of those who live on in our hearts.
Celebrating the lives of those who have left a lasting impact.
Sending you love and light on this Day of the Dead.
Keeping the memories alive on this Day of the Dead.
Celebrate the vibrant memories of those who have passed on.
Celebrate the legacy of your ancestors with gratitude in your heart.
Paying our respects to those who paved the way for us.
Cherish the bonds that transcend time and space on Day of the Dead.
Cherishing the bonds that death cannot break.
May your Day of the Dead be filled with cherished memories and love.
Remembering and honoring those who have passed on this Day of the Dead.
Life is incomplete without death…. Accepting death just like life will surely add more happiness to your soul…. Have a wonderful Day of the Dead.
Lighting candles to honor the souls of our ancestors.
Sharing stories and memories of those we’ve lost.
A day to cherish the memories of our dearly departed.
Keeping the traditions of the Day of the Dead alive.
Offering food and drinks to our dearly departed.
Let us remember our ancestors with smiles on our faces and don’t let any pain interfere in this moment…. Best wishes on Day of the Dead.
Sending you heartfelt Day of the Dead blessings.
May your heart find solace in the traditions of Day of the Dead.
May the spirits of your ancestors bring you guidance and love.
Reflecting on the legacy of those who shaped our lives.
Honoring the eternal bond between the living and the departed.
Wishing you a Day of the Dead filled with love and gratitude.
Wishing you strength and courage as you remember on this day.
May the memories of our loved ones bring us comfort.
A day to reflect on the circle of life and death.
Keeping the flame of remembrance alive in our hearts.
Honoring the cycle of life and death on this sacred day.
May the spirits of our ancestors watch over us.
May your Day of the Dead be a day of unity and togetherness.
In loving memory of those who will forever be in our hearts.
Day of the Dead Festival reminds us of our ancestors and gives us a chance to do something good for them.
May the spirits of the departed watch over you and your family.
In loving memory of those who made our lives better.
Embracing the lessons and love our ancestors gave us.
Lighting incense to honor our ancestors.
May your Day of the Dead be filled with love and togetherness.
Reflect on the love and wisdom passed down through generations.
May the spirits of the departed guide us with their wisdom.
Embracing the beauty of life’s impermanence on this special day.
Honoring the legacy of those who came before us.
May the spirits of your ancestors guide and protect you always.
Let us pray for the happiness all the departed souls and seek their blessings on Day of the Dead Festival.
Honoring the Day of the Dead with reverence and joy.
May the spirits of your ancestors always be with you.
May your Day of the Dead be a beautiful tribute to your loved ones.
Embracing the beauty of remembering on this special day.
Our dear ones are never dead to us because they always live in our memories….. Best wishes on Day of the Dead to you.
Wishing you moments of peace and remembrance today.
Honoring the traditions and customs of the Day of the Dead.
Lighting a candle for each loved one we miss.
They may not be with us physically but they are always there with us emotionally to motivate us, guide us and help us….. Happy Day of the Dead.
Wishing you a Day of the Dead filled with love, laughter, and tears of joy.
Remembering and honoring our loved ones on this Day of the Dead.
May your Day of the Dead be a time of healing and reflection.
Reflect on the love and wisdom passed down through generations.
Celebrating the lives of those who have gone before us.
May the memories of our ancestors bring us peace.
Cherishing the moments we shared with our loved ones.
May the spirits of our loved ones find eternal peace.
May the spirits of our ancestors continue to inspire us.
A day to bridge the gap between the living and the dead.
Honoring the memory of our ancestors with gratitude.
Remembering the joy and laughter our loved ones brought into our lives.
Day of the Dead Captions
In awe of the vibrant colors and rich traditions.
Honoring the souls of the departed
Uniting the past and the present
Feasting and Music
Spiritual Connection
Remembering those who have gone before us.
Turning heads with my Day of the Dead makeup game.
Embracing death as a part of life
A vibrant celebration of life’s eternal cycle.
Honoring the souls that have passed with colorful rituals.
Spending the day with my favorite skeletons
Finding joy in the macabre!
Smiling through the spooky festivities!
Painting my face with memories
Celebrating the memories and stories that live on.
A day to remember, a day to cherish, Day of the Dead.
Stepping into the world of the dead with this mesmerizing makeup.
Embracing the afterlife with humor!
An ancient tradition, a vibrant celebration, Day of the Dead.
Embracing my inner calavera
Dancing with the dead
Offering sugar skulls.
Showing off my sugar skull makeup skills
Remembering and rejoicing in their memory.
Honoring our ancestors in style
Remembering loved ones, keeping their spirit alive.
Sugar skull fun
Communing with spirits
Humorous tributes to the departed!
Creating vibrant ofrendas.
Dead funny and loving it!
Laughs and skulls, the perfect combination!
Offering a glimpse into the afterlife
Life is fleeting, but memories last forever.
Decorating with marigolds and sugar skulls
Embracing the spirit of ancestors on this sacred day.
In the realm of spirits and sugar skulls.
Life and death intertwined
Embracing the cycle of life and death
Finding solace in the memories that never fade.
Feeling the energy and spirit of Day of the Dead.
Cracking jokes with the spirits!
A celebration of love, memories, and tradition.
Death becomes me… in a festive way!
Remembering the importance of family
Embracing the afterlife
Connecting with our roots
Intricate altars and heartfelt remembrance on Day of the Dead.
Honoring our ancestors, embracing our roots.
Celebrating life, love, and memories
Living each day with gratitude and reverence.
Feasting with the spirits
Celebrating the legacy of our ancestors.
An enchanting celebration of souls.
Embracing traditions and memories.
Embodying the spirit of Dia de los Muertos
Colorful Marigolds
Partying with the skeletons like there’s no tomorrow
Celebrating the cycle of life in all its glory.
Unleashing my inner calavera
Remembering with joy
A celebration of life and death
From darkness to light, we celebrate life’s journey.
Bringing color to the world of the dead
Embracing the spirit of unity and remembrance on this special day.
Remembering those who came before us
Spicing up the afterlife with some serious fiesta vibes
Embracing the cycle of life and honoring its mysteries.
Where memories and traditions come alive.
Vibrant Celebrations
Remembering Abuelita
A colorful tribute to the departed
Having a killer time at the Day of the Dead celebration
Remembering that life is a precious gift on Day of the Dead.
A day filled with love, remembrance, and beautiful memories.
Fascinated by the intricate sugar skull designs of Day of the Dead.
Where souls and festivities intertwine.
Smiling alongside the sugar skulls!
Offering love and respect to those who have passed.
Having a ghostly good time!
Rocking the Day of the Dead like a boss
Keeping the spirits entertained!
Honoring the spirits that have passed
Embracing the spirits with open arms
Joining the colorful festivities of the Day of the Dead.
Communing with the deceased
Honoring the memories that live on.
Joining the dance macabre and loving every moment
Celebrating life and remembering those we love.
Channeling my inner Catrina with style
La Catrina’s legacy
Sharing stories together.
Communing with the souls of the departed.
Remembering the souls that shine brightly in our hearts.
Embracing the beauty of the afterlife
Remembering the ones we love, forever in our hearts.
Love never dies, it lives on in our hearts on Day of the Dead.
Remembering and rejoicing.
When life gives you skeletons, make them dance!
Celebrating life in all its colors.
Painting the world with love and remembrance.
Symbolic Offerings
A colorful tribute to life’s eternal cycle.
A colorful journey into the afterlife.
A colorful tribute to the departed
An enchanting celebration of life and death.
Feeling dead but still fabulous
Embracing the afterlife.
Dancing with the souls of the past
Raising a toast to the spirits that never leave us
Embracing the power of remembrance
Remembering the souls that have left their mark.
Vibrant colors everywhere
Creating a colorful tapestry of memories.
Painting our faces to honor the spirits around us.
Symbolic marigold offerings
Embracing life and death in perfect harmony.
Life is too short to be serious, especially on the Day of the Dead
So that is it for our list of Day of the Dead Quotes, Messages and Wishes. We hope you found the perfect one!
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Laynni Locke
I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.
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