in memory of

phrase

: made or done to honor someone who has died

The monument is in memory of the soldiers who died in battle on this field.

He donated the painting in memory of his wife.

Examples of in memory of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The institution also held a minute of silence on Monday in memory of Tacoronte and reiterated its call to eradicate all forms of violence against women. — Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

The ceremony concluded with a candle-lighting in memory of those who never made it home. — Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2026

The earrings were made in memory of Renton’s daughter, Issy Phipps, who took her own life on April 29, 2023—coincidentally, William and Kate’s wedding anniversary. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

Related The black-tie fête is held annually in memory of Denise’s daughter, Gabrielle Rich Aouad, who died at the age of 27 from acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). — Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in memory of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove