Hilarious headstones reveal people who took their humour to the grave

The last laugh! Hilarious headstones reveal people who took their sense of humour to the grave – including one telling visitors to ‘go away’

  • The series of amusing photos have been collated in picture gallery by Go Social 
  • One instructs visitors to ‘go away,’ while another apologies for ‘not getting up’ 
  • A headstone which likely belongs to a cynic reads: ‘I knew this would happen’

From one which apologises for ‘not getting up,’ to another which documents an infamous fudge recipe, these hilarious gravestones reveal people who really had the last laugh. 

The series of amusing pictures, which were sent in from people across the globe, have been collated in a photo gallery by Go Social.

Despite being on death’s door, these witty plaques suggest the people in question took their sense of humour to the grave.   

Laid to rest! This witty note left on a man’s gravestone joked about the fact he’ll be laying low for the foreseeable future 

Food for thought! While this lady sadly passed away, her renowned Fudge recipe is sure to live on

Food for thought! While this lady sadly passed away, her renowned Fudge recipe is sure to live on

Facing reality! One man decided not only to create a powerful message, but to turn it into a smiley face for added impact

Facing reality! One man decided not only to create a powerful message, but to turn it into a smiley face for added impact

One foot in the grave! This lady took her passing in her stride - if the message on her plaque is anything to go by

One foot in the grave! This lady took her passing in her stride – if the message on her plaque is anything to go by

The pessimist! This headstone which reads 'I knew this would happen,' suggests the owner was either a psychic or a cynic

The pessimist! This headstone which reads ‘I knew this would happen,’ suggests the owner was either a psychic or a cynic 

To the point! There's no beating around the bush as far as this person's blunt gravestone is concerned

To the point! There’s no beating around the bush as far as this person’s blunt gravestone is concerned 

An ill feeling! This tribute features a Spike Milligan epitaph which reads ‘I told you I was ill’ in Irish

An ill feeling! This tribute features a Spike Milligan epitaph which reads ‘I told you I was ill’ in Irish

Kiss of death! This baffling explanation as to the cause of the person's demise is apparently a true story

Kiss of death! This baffling explanation as to the cause of the person’s demise is apparently a true story

Well that's unusual! Not wanting to blend in with the other graves, this headstone certainly stands out from the crowd with its to the point message and distinctive shape

Well that’s unusual! Not wanting to blend in with the other graves, this headstone certainly stands out from the crowd with its to the point message and distinctive shape

One way! Whoever this headstone is for showed their sense of humour to the very end

One way! Whoever this headstone is for showed their sense of humour to the very end

Perfect positioning! Whether it was planned or a funny coincidence these grave plots could not have ended up in better spots

Perfect positioning! Whether it was planned or a funny coincidence these grave plots could not have ended up in better spots

Death trap! One man decided to make a huge revelation on his plaque by revealing he 'never killed a man that didn't need killing' - good to know!

Death trap! One man decided to make a huge revelation on his plaque by revealing he ‘never killed a man that didn’t need killing’ – good to know! 

Watch your step! This grave reminds visitors to keep their spirits up - and feet off the grass

Watch your step! This grave reminds visitors to keep their spirits up – and feet off the grass 

Sleeping beauty! This lady agrees that there's nothing worse than being woken up while trying to get some shuteye, so she subtly asked visitors to keep the noise down - by having it written on her gravestone

Sleeping beauty! This lady agrees that there’s nothing worse than being woken up while trying to get some shuteye, so she subtly asked visitors to keep the noise down – by having it written on her gravestone  

What a let down! This person was clearly hoping for something slightly more grand than a regular headstone in the cemetery when they passed

What a let down! This person was clearly hoping for something slightly more grand than a regular headstone in the cemetery when they passed

A sweet final message certainly brings a smile when read underneath this person's last name

A sweet final message certainly brings a smile when read underneath this person’s last name

Polite to the end! This man made sure to remember his manners - and puns - even while in the grave by ensuring he would always have the last laugh

Polite to the end! This man made sure to remember his manners – and puns – even while in the grave by ensuring he would always have the last laugh

This parent paid tribute to their beloved daughters on their headstone - and the daily struggle of getting ready with a house full of girls

This parent paid tribute to their beloved daughters on their headstone – and the daily struggle of getting ready with a house full of girls

Taking it to the grave! This competitive person was determined to have the last word on their headstone

Taking it to the grave! This competitive person was determined to have the last word on their headstone