headstone Emoji

Funeral and mourning contexts often involve the headstone emoji to symbolize loss and remembrance, while its literal definition refers to a stone marker or monument, typically inscribed, that is placed over a grave to commemorate the deceased, with figurative uses extending to signify the end of something, such as a relationship or era, and slang uses including humorously or ironically marking the death of an idea or a bad habit. The headstone emoji can also represent a memorial or a tribute to someone or something. In some cases, it is used to express sadness or grief.

The emoji's usage can also differ across various cultural and social contexts. Its incorporation into online discourse has become more prevalent since its introduction in Emoji 13.0. The headstone emoji's usage is not limited to any specific platform or demographic.

To use the headstone emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1FAA6), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.