A special birthday is coming up, or perhaps it is today. But your loved one is no longer here with you.
How do you wish someone happy birthday in heaven?
Below, we have several ways to wish your loved one happy birthday in heaven. We'll also think about birthday wishes from heaven, on your birthday. And we'll close it out with some ideas for how to celebrate your loved one's memorial birthday.
Remembering Your Loved One's Birthday
• Birthday Wishes in Heaven
• On Their Birthday:
• Mom
• Dad
• Brother
• Sister
• Friend
• Happy Birthday in Heaven Poems
• On Your Birthday:
• Happy Birthday Wishes from Heaven
• How to Celebrate the Birthday of Someone in Heaven
Happy Birthday Wishes for Someone in Heaven
When someone you cherished now celebrates their birthdays in Heaven, it leaves you feeling lonely. This is understandable, and you are definitely not alone in your feelings of grief. Thankfully, there are still ways for you to still wish your loved one a happy birthday in Heaven, and ways to thoughtfully iterate it, too.
Here are some special happy birthday wishes to speak in your heart for your loved one this year on their special day.
• “Happy birthday, ________. I don't think you could ever know how much I miss you right now. I wish more than anything that we could be together again to celebrate your day. But I know we will again one day.”
• “It's your birthday, but it doesn't feel like it without you here. It doesn't matter; I'm going to celebrate it like you are here because I know that's what you would have wanted. I love and miss you so much.”
• “I know you're in Heaven and that your birthday there must be way better than any party I could have thrown for you here. And maybe I'm being selfish when I say that I wish you were still here anyway. Happy birthday, love.”
• “I'm feeling a little jealous of the angels right now. Happy birthday in Heaven, _________. Until we meet again.”
• “I know we can't celebrate today like we have in years past. But I hope you know that I still try. Happy Birthday.”
• “I never thought that this day would come, at least not so soon. The day I couldn't wish you Happy Birthday to your face. So I'm sending you my best wishes straight from my heart and right up to Heaven.”
• “We can't go out celebrating today like we used to. But I wanted you to know that I'm still going out – still going to stop by all our old haunts, still going to buy you a birthday gift, still going to raise a glass in your memory. I love you, _______, happy birthday in Heaven.”
• “I used to think that this day would get easier every year that went by. But quite the opposite has happened. Happy birthday, sweetie…I can't wait for the day we can truly celebrate you again.”
• “I will never let today become just another day. Because it will always be your special day. Happy birthday in Heaven, ________. I hope you can feel the love I'm sending your way.”
• “No matter how old I get, your special day will always be the most special day of the year to me. And I will always celebrate it and you. Happiest of birthdays.”
Happy Birthday in Heaven: Mom
That first birthday Mom celebrates in Heaven is her most glorious one, yet the hardest for the children who survived her. Here are some ways to wish your Mom a happy birthday when she is no longer just a phone call away.
• “Happy birthday, Mom. I didn't know how I would feel today, and to be honest, I'm feeling pretty sad. I wish you were here, but I also wish you the most beautiful and joyous birthday today in the presence of the Lord. I love you.”
• “There's so much I want to tell you, Mama, and so much I want to hear you tell me. But on today, your special day, I simply want to wish you a happy birthday in Heaven.”
• “Happy birthday, Mother. How I wish I was there to celebrate with you.”
• “Every day since you passed away has been hard, Mom. Today has been especially difficult, but I know you wouldn't want to see me sad like this. So here's a smile just for you, just for today. I love you.”
• The calendar says it's your birthday…but it really doesn't feel like it. Tonight I am getting takeout from our favorite little restaurant we'd always spend your special day at. I know you would join me if you could. Happy birthday, Mom, I sure do love you.”
• “Sending hugs and kisses straight up to Heaven just for you today, Mommy. I wish I could wrap my arms around your neck and give them to you myself, but I'll have to let God do it for me this year. Happy birthday.”
• “Remember how you used to celebrate your whole birthday month and not just your birthday? I'm going to keep that candle burning for you, Mom. I love you.”
Happy Birthday in Heaven: Dad
You used to celebrate every birthday together, but this year you must wish him, “Happy birthday in Heaven, Dad.” Here are some ways to express that sentiment in a meaningful way.
• “We used to have so much fun on your birthdays, Dad. We'd always do the same things every year, but every year it was special. I love you, enjoy your birthday in Heaven.”
• “You taught me strength, honor, humility, and also what it means to have a good time. I just can't figure out how to do that last part anymore. Happy birthday, Pops, I know you're having a good time in Heaven.”
• “You used to love Mom's homemade chocolate cake… so today I made a double recipe just for you. I know you can't enjoy it this year, but don't worry – I'll got you covered. Happy birthday, Dad.”
• “I looked in the mirror today and saw my father. And know what? I couldn't complain.”
• “Happy birthday to the man who taught me all about the Reason I know I'll get to see you again one day: Jesus.”
• “My loss was Heaven's gain, Daddy. But that doesn't make this day any easier. I love you and can't wait to be together again one day. Happy birthday.”
Happy Birthday in Heaven: Brother
Your brother has been by your side through it all. You've always enjoyed celebrating birthdays together, but this year is going to be different.
• “I can't believe it's your birthday and you're not here to celebrate it with us. Today I lean on all the good memories I have with you, and on the promise that I'll see you again one day.”
• “Brother, what does it mean to celebrate a birthday in Heaven? I have no idea, except that it's probably not bad at all. I love you, I miss you, and I wish you were still here.”
• “Today I saw what day it was and picked up the phone to call you. Then I remembered. Happy birthday in heaven, bro. Don't worry – I'm not going to erase your number.”
• “They say, ‘If only heaven had visiting hours…' Well I say, if only earth had visiting hours. I'd bring you back in a heartbeat to celebrate just today…then God could have you back.”
• “Happy birthday to my brother in Heaven. I'm sure after a glimpse of the heavenly realms there's no way I could drag you back into this one for just for one more birthday together. And that's okay. I love you.”
Happy Birthday in Heaven: Sister
Sisters share a close bond that those who don't have a sister simply can't comprehend. You will always want to wish your sister a happy birthday on her special day – even when she's in Heaven – so here are some messages to help you do that.
• “I've spent the whole day looking through photos of us during happier times. I've laughed, cried, gone numb and felt the pain of losing you all over again. Happy birthday, sweet sister. It's not the same here without you.”
• “When you left, a piece of me went with you. Happiest of heavenly birthdays to my precious sister. What a wonderful celebration we'll have once we're reunited again.”
• “There are no words to describe how I'm feeling right now. Sad, yes. But yet joyful, too. Happy birthday, _______.”
• “I'm sitting here trying to come up with a way to tell you happy birthday when there's really no way to physically do so. It's breaking my heart, but I'll say it anyway: Happy birthday, sister. You are sorely missed.”
• “I will always celebrate you.”
Happy Birthday in Heaven: Friend
Friends are the family we choose for ourselves. You may have lost your friend, but you certainly didn't lose the memories of birthdays past that will stay tucked in your heart forever.
• “It doesn't feel right to celebrate this day. But I'm going to do it anyway, for you and in your memory, because it's what you would have wanted. Happy birthday, ________, I love you dearly.”
• “Our friendship was one for the ages and will never again be duplicated. I don't know how to honor you on this day other than by letting you know how much I miss you and wish you were still here. Happy birthday, my friend.”
• “It's such a wonderful feeling to know that I have a connection to the One Who has drawn you back to Him again: the Lord. I pray you have a wonderful birthday celebration in Heaven today, sweet friend.”
• “Why does God always take the best? Happy birthday, __________. Thinking of you today and everyday.”
• “I don't know if you can hear me, so I'll ask God to pass it along: I love you, I miss you, and I miss the good times we always had together. Happy birthday, __________. I hope it's a good one.”
Happy Birthday in Heaven Poems
Sometimes a little poetry can speak our emotions for us when we can't get the words out ourselves. These are written by yours truly and are free for personal use.
Mother's Memory
Night had fallen, on the eve before
And I knew it wouldn't be the same
As last year, or the year before
So I simply said your name.
I cried in my sleep and wished you were close
By me still to rock and hold
My hand in the dark, my head to your chest
And whisper softly, a mother's caress:
“It's okay, I'm fine. I'm at the Lord's feet
I'm dreaming of you and the day we can meet
To celebrate again that one day each year
The reason I was born at all: to love you, my dear.”
Tonight
Tonight I'll raise a glass to you
In a mournful sort of way
To celebrate who you once were
How you lived your life each day.
I'll cry a toast to evermore
I'll dance alone in our room
I'll light a candle then blow it out
I'll sing a song to you.
I'll tell everyone how hard it's been
Yet it won't be honest enough
I'll cry into your tear-stained pillow
Yet it won't bring you back, my love.
Every year's the same, and it'll always be
Only me alone, and never you and me
To celebrate your special day
To live, to laugh, together be
The angels better treat you well
The Lord, I know He does
But until I can see you with my own eyes
I'll remember you and what was.
Birthday Wishes from Heaven (on YOUR Birthday)
What about when it's YOUR birthday, and your loved one is no longer with you? How can you possibly celebrate YOUR day when the one person you want to celebrate with literally can't?
If you have a friend in Heaven, and your birthday is about to roll around again (only this time, without them), we have a piece of advice for you:
Celebrate anyway.
Why? Because it's what they would have wanted.
If you're finding that hard to imagine, here are some “birthday wishes from Heaven,” conceptualized messages from your loved one to help you feel just a little more content today:
• “You would not believe how beautiful it is here. Sorry, but I wouldn't want to leave Heaven for earth again any day – even your birthday! I look forward to the day we can celebrate YOU again, together.”
• “Happy birthday, __________. I know today is hard for you without me and I'm so sorry I had to leave you behind. When you get here, I'll catch you up on everything.”
• “The Lord called my name and I had to go. But it's on days like today that I wish earth had visiting hours. Happy birthday, honey, I love and miss you, too.”
• “I wish I could turn that frown upside down. Because there's no sadness whatsoever here! Happy birthday to you and many more to come before you get up here with me.”
• “Life is so short – I think I have a right to say that now. Enjoy it while you can, live it to the fullest and make the most of all the birthdays you are given. I love you.”
• “When the time comes, we'll get to celebrate your big day again. Until then, keep your chin up, do all the things you want to do, and remember me today and always.”
How to Celebrate the Birthday of Someone in Heaven
For several years after a family friend passed away, I'd buy a 16-ounce of his favorite soda (Sunkist) on his birthday and have a drink in his memory. It was such a simple thing to do, and no one else even knew about it. But it was a way to keep his memory alive in my own mind and heart.
That's something that you could do, too, for your loved one this year on their birthday. Did they have a favorite snack or drink, and was it always served at their birthday parties? Or maybe they had a favorite song (or perhaps you associate a certain song with them). Listen to it on their birthday as a sweet gift to them, in their memory.
Here are some more specific ways that you can celebrate the birthday of your loved one who's in Heaven now:
• Set their photo up and light a candle in their memory.
• Go to their favorite place, be it a certain store, restaurant or park.
• Call their family up and tell them you're thinking of them today.
• Say a prayer just for your loved one.
Happy Heavenly Birthday
One day, we will meet again and then we can celebrate you special day together.
When you're missing your bestie…
Beautiful birthday wishes for the love of your life.
I can't believe it's your birthday and you're not here to celebrate it with us. I miss you!
Mom, oh how I wish I was there with you to celebrate together.
A father's absence is always felt so deeply.
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The pain of losing your father might be unbearable but this does not mean that you will no longer celebrate his special day.
He may not be with you to celebrate, but wishing him a happy birthday in heaven should be enough to commemorate this day.
If your late father is celebrating his birthday, here are some messages and wishes that you can send to him in heaven.
I am sending across my best birthday wishes to the best dad I know. He may not be here now, but he's forever in my heart. Happy birthday dad!
Dad, since you were gone, I have kept thinking about you and it pains me a lot. I would be willing to give anything just to relive those beautiful memories. Happy bday in heaven, I truly miss you.
I have never known that being fatherless will also make me feel worthless, powerless, aimless and helpless. Wonderful birthday in heaven, daddy. I truly miss you.
It hurts me to think that you are no longer with us, daddy. Although I cannot help but smile with tears on my eyes thinking of how we have cherished each and every moments of our lives together while you are still alive. I miss you dad, best birthday in heaven.
Dear dad, I sealed my birthday wishes for you inside an envelope filled with love and respect so it reaches you in heaven and goes right through your heart. Wonderful bday in heaven!
As I grow older, no matter whose love will give me happiness, I will always remain my daddy's little girl. I miss you dad, happy bday!
I have stopped staring at the sky at night because destiny has already taken away my brightest star, and it's you my daddy. Best bday!
It is hard to greet you wonderful bday on this special day of yours daddy. Wherever you are now, I just want to wish you a very happy birthday.
Dad, I may still be getting lots of hugs, but none of these hugs are as warm as yours. I miss you… have a best birthday up there in heaven!
Wonderful birthday in heaven daddy! The angels should celebrate… it's your birthday!
Dad, wherever you are now… I just want you to know that regardless of how much we have fought, argued and misunderstood each other, you still end up being right. That is what my heart always know… I miss you dad, happy bday!
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Right from the time you have held me in your arms, up until the day you have sent me off to school, I am holding today all the wonderful memories we shared that made me become the person I am today. Happy bday in heaven, I miss you.
Each time I will offer flowers in your grave, I realize how aromatic you have made my life. I miss you daddy, happy birthday.
Just one more chance, I wish I could get a hug from you dad. And then I will be holding you tightly and won't ever let you go again, wonderful birthday in heaven.
Best birthday, dad. May this day bring countless happiness and bountiful joy while you celebrate your birthday up there in heaven.
Dad, thank you for teaching me how to be strong. But I am sorry for I let you down especially on the day when you said goodbye. Honestly, I can never be strong enough to acknowledge the fact that you are already gone. Wonderful bday daddy!
Death may have taken you from me. But it does not know that it has actually brought us closer to each other. Thanks for listening to me at night, daddy. Best bday!
Dad, how ironic it is that I have wasted all of these years not listening to your advises. But now that you are not here anymore, I am actually living the life exactly how you want me to be. Best bday in heaven, dad!
Every father's day is also a painful reminder of your absence in my life, dad. I just wish I can still turn back the time and live out the memories of my childhood as if it is a grand celebration, I miss you dad. Have a wonderful birthday!
We may be far from each other now, but sometimes, I feel that you are here with me. It's may be because ever since you hold on to my tiny fingers, you have showered me with nothing but only love and care. Best birthday dad, I miss you.
Dear daddy, here we are, gathered in front of you to celebrate your special day. May the heavens rejoice and celebrate your birthday as well. We miss you dad, happy birthday in heaven!
Dad, your birthday is really special to me. Thank you for all the great memories, wonderful birthday.
I miss you daddy. Now there, would be no one that can help me when someone is fighting with me. I love you, happy bday.
Your death will forever remain a blurry memory in me. However, your life will always be a vivid one, an epitome of greatness and sacrifice. I miss you dad, happy bday in heaven.
Dad, on that day we lost you. I lost not only a father, but a friend and an idol that I looked up to. I miss you dad, wonderful birthday!
It did not matter whether we will meet often or not, what really matters is that your advice has helped me connect the dots in my life. It did not matter whether we spoke to each other each day or not, what matter is that you love me a lot dad, happy birthday in heaven!
Death might have taken you away from my life, but my life's hero will forever be you, dad. Best birthday.
Just like how I am the apple of your eye, you are the balm to my soul. Happy birthday. Miss you daddy.
Dad, although you are not in front of me right now, your picture in my heart will remain beautiful and pristine forever. I miss you dad, happy birthday in heaven.
How would you expect me to cope with grief on your death dad, when you are the only person who actually understood me for what I was and not for what I could be… I miss you daddy.
Daddy, I will not immortalize you in the stars since they fade away. I will not remember you with a poem for it will soon be forgotten one day. I will just keep you safe here in my heart so you are with me each and every way. I miss you.
Whether it is an empty spot in a chair, right next to mom's or that eerily silent garage in a Sunday morning. You are surely missed in every way dad. I love you, happy birthday in heaven!
Every time I think of you daddy, my tears roll down on my cheeks in the same way that it rains here on earth. I miss you dad, happy birthday.
Dad, when I was a child, I have a million ways to annoy you. As a teenager, I had million reasons to defy you. But as an adult, I have million opportunities to make you proud of me. I did all that, but I have missed out the most important thing – a million chances to say I love you when you are still alive. I miss you so much daddy, wonderful bday!
Talking to your gravestone while hugging your photographs is just so hard. These are just some of the things that I do in order to convince myself that you're still here. I love you daddy, happy birthday!
Dad, how heartbroken I am and how much I miss you. I just can't explain in words the pain of losing you. Best bday daddy!
People say that things that happen, happens for the best. But the painful memories of your death will never be put to rest. I miss you dad, best bday in heaven.
How can the heavens be beautiful when they have been nasty enough to take away the favorite person in my life? I love you dad, wonderful bday!
Dad, I may have not been with you enough to learn everything about you, but I want you to know that I have been with you enough to love you and miss you so dearly. Happy birthday in heaven.
Daddy, death does not change a thing since you have always been an angel in my life, I miss you dad.
Dear daddy, your memories have turned out to be my heartbeats and this means that I am thinking of you all the time just so I will stay alive. I miss you dad, happy birthday in heaven!
Dad, your life may have ended, but your legacy of wisdom, courage and integrity will sure to go on forever. I miss you, best birthday!
Dad, it's hard to see you go. My loss is surely a heaven's gain. I miss you dad, wonderful birthday!
A free spirited person such as you can never proclaim death. You might not be here in person but your spirit will forever live in our hearts. I miss you daddy, happy bday!
The best daddy no longer exists in this world… but he exists in heaven. Happy bday daddy, may you have a blast there in heaven on this special day. I miss you so much!
Dearest dad, I know you are up there in heaven, looking down on us. I just want to wish you a very wonderful birthday and I hope you will remain at peace wherever you may be. I miss you daddy.
Dear daddy, since you are already in heaven now, I just want to wish you a very best birthday through prayers. I hope you are happier wherever you are now.
For my dad, here's wishing you a wonderful bday in heaven that's filled with peace, love and happiness. I miss you so much dad."
Dad, I wish you a very best bday and I hope you hear my prayers and wishes up there in heaven.
Happy birthday to my dad in heaven quotes
Even though you're far away, I miss you every single day. I know you're gone and that's okay, I still like to celebrate on your Birthday. Happy Birthday, Daddy.
I miss you every moment of every day, so much I feel the pain won't go away. You taught me to be strong, to laugh and to love…and on your Birthday, I wish I could give you the biggest hug. I love you, dad. Happy Birthday!
Mom would always make the cake, and I would always do the decorations. You'd hate that we make such a fuss because you'd say, ‘It's just a day, and I'm getting older.' We used to make a big deal of it back then..even more so now that you're in Heaven. Happy Birthday, Dad. We miss you.
I wish I could bring you back, but I'm no superhero…but when you were here, I know that I had one. To my dad in Heaven, Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday to a father who was the greatest on earth as well as in heaven. I love you, daddy.
Another day, another week, another month…another year without you. We love you and we miss you, Happy Birthday Dad!
I left balloons fly in into the sky today in hopes that you got them, they're in your favorite color, so you can't miss them! I miss you dad, Happy Birthday!
We're honoring you on this day and every day after for being such an amazing person that has shaped us to be who we are. Today there won't be tears of sadness, only tears of joy because we're celebrating your life. Happy Birthday, dad, we love you!
Gone but not forgotten. We carry you with us on this special day, and every day thereafter. From your family, Happy Birthday dad!