1. of, relating to, or suitable for an epitaph; inscribed on or intended for a tombstone or monument
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The poet composed an epitaphial verse to honor the fallen soldier.
• An epitaphial inscription was carved into the marble headstone.
• The museum displayed epitaphial texts from ancient Rome.
• She wrote epitaphial lines reflecting on her grandmother's life.
• The epitaphial tradition dates back thousands of years across many cultures.