Losing someone special from our lives is tragic. Unfortunately even when we begin to come to terms with that loss there are still reminders of them. Birthdays, for example.
The birthday of a loved one we've lost can be a terribly hard time. Thinking of past celebrations and parties, imagining what we would be doing now if they were still with us, the reaction they had to gifts (both good and bad!) they received.
But because it's hard doesn't mean we should shy away from celebrating the birthday of a deceased. It can helps us to remember them, and keep them in our hearts.
Celebrating or commemorating their lives is important to the families and loved ones of those gone. Which is why many of us love to say ‘happy birthday in heaven' to the important people we miss having in our lives.
Happy birthday in heaven quotes are a message or sentiment that says happy birthday to someone who has passed away. They can be words on their own or come as part of or alongside an image.
These images are usually an appropriate picture – in this case something less celebratory than a usual birthday picture – with the accompanying quote.
So if you want to wish someone in heaven a happy birthday but aren't sure what to say or how to remember them then below you will find a selection of happy birthday in heaven pictures with quotes. These images are designed to help you wish that departed special person a birthday wherever they are looking down on you.
Quotes
Mom
Dad
Brother
Sister
For a Friend
Grandma
Grandpa
Son
Daughter
Aunt
Uncle
Happy Birthday in Heaven Quotes
I feel blessed to have had you as a friend and cherish all our memories together. I know you're watching over me. Happy birthday
No matter how long you've been gone I will never forget your birthday. Missing you so much
Though you're not here we still wanted to celebrate your birthday and remember all the good times. We miss you dearly
The angels will be looking after you on your birthday. Remembering how special and loved you are. Happy birthday my love
The world lost one of it best but the heavens gained an angel. Wishing you a happy birthday wherever you are
You will forever be a part of me and live on in my heart. Heavens gain is our loss. Happy Birthday
Today, on your birthday, we honour your legacy and all the good you did. You will never be forgotten my friend
Losing you was one of the hardest things I had to go through but I take comfort knowing you're in heaven now and at peace. Happy birthday
It's always on your birthday that I think back on all those wonderful times we had together. It makes me smile, laugh and cry. Happy birthday my darling up in heaven
Together in the same old way, would be my dearest wish today. Happy birthday
You are the break in the clouds that let's the sun shine through. Happy birthday, I miss you so much
You may have left us but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate your life and the memories we have of you. Wishing you a happy birthday
Life just isn't the same without you. Happy birthday, and keep watching over us from the stars
The world was a brighter, more beautiful place with you in it. I miss you more every year, which is why I still take the time to say happy birthday, even though you're gone
I know you'll be celebrating a special birthday in heaven
We still feel your spirit and presence. Happy birthday from all of us down here to you in heaven
Sending you birthday wishes from all those you left behind. We will meet again, but until then we remember you with so much fondness
Happy Birthday in Heaven Mom
Remember your mother on her birthday and wish her all the best up in heaven with these touching messages and wishes.
• Today I remember all the wonderful birthdays we had together. I miss you beyond words mom. I hope you're doing well and I will see you again, some day
• Not a day goes by when I don't think of you, mom. On today, your birthday, I will only remember the good times, and smile when I think of all we shared
• May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love and miss you, and wish that you were here. Happy birthday mom
• Happy birthday in heaven mom. You are more missed than you could ever know
• Happy birthday mom. It's those treasured memories we made that get me through the hard times like today. You remain loved and appreciated for all you did
Happy Birthday Dad in Heaven
Say happy birthday to your dad with these sentiments about how much he is missed and how your remember him.
• To my dad – miss you more each year but hold on to the memories we made. We'll meet again, but until then I wish you a happy birthday, wherever you are
• Daddy, you've been gone so long now but I still remember your birthday. It reminds me of all the best times we had, and I sit and think for a while about how much we shared. I hope you're keeping a watch over me in heaven, and that you're doing ok. Happy birthday
• Even though you're so far away I feel your presence with me every day. I miss you so much Dad. Happy birthday
• I look up to the stars, see one shining so brightly, and know you're up there watching over and protecting me. Happy birthday Dad, I love you
• Heaven may have taken you but I still have a lifetime of memories to look back on. I will never forget you and always use your birthday to say how much you meant to me. Happy birthday daddy
Brother in Heaven Happy Birthday Messages
Losing a siblings is awful, so taking the time to say happy birthday to them when it comes around is a nice way to keep their memory alive. Try these birthday messages and sayings for your departed brother.
• My dearest brother, thinking of you on your birthday and missing you dearly. Nothing is the same without you, and I just hope you're out there and know how much we miss you
• Happy birthday bro, up there in heaven. You're still missed more than I can say, and we love you more than ever
• I was lucky enough to have made some truly amazing memories with you, and I often think back to all those brilliant times we had. Happy birthday dearest brother
• Missing you desperately my special brother. Happy birthday from down here until we meet again
• My love for you will never end. You will always be my special big brother and heaven can't take that away. Happy birthday bro
Happy Birthday to a Sister in Heaven
Say happy birthday to your sister and remember the special times you had together.
• My darling sister, you were taken far too soon, and heaven gained the most beautiful angel imaginable. Happy birthday from your baby bro
• You were always my role model and the one I looked up to. I feel your presence even though you're gone and miss you more every day. Happy birthday and all my love
• The bond we had can never be broken. I hope you've found peace and know that my love for you is a strong as it ever was. Happy birthday
• To my wonderful sister – my soul aches when I think of you, and the only comfort is I know we'll be together again. Until that day I will light a candle and wish you happy birthday from afar
• Sending my wishes to heaven to commemorate your birthday sister. With all my heart
Happy Birthday in Heaven Friends
When we lose a friend its heartbreaking. But we should never forget them. So use these words and sentiments to say happy birthday to friends no longer with us.
• Sending birthday wishes to my best friend who was taken too soon. Happy birthday buddy and rest in peace
• You are a one of a kind and the best friend anyone could ever hope to have. Not a day passes that I don't miss you. Happy birthday up there in heaven
• Each year I'm reminded of all the fun we had and it still makes me smile. Happy birthday to my best pal – here's hoping your causing just as much mischief up in heaven as you did down here
• Losing you was so hard for me, and life has never been the same. But even though you aren't with us your spirit still lives on, and on your birthday we will celebrate as if you're right here. Happy birthday to a legend
• Our time together was short but I treasured every second. Happy birthday my dear, watching down on us from heaven
Grandma
Our grandparents become such important people in our lives so when one passes away it can be a real shock. Pay tribute to a lost grandmother on her birthday with these messages.
• Happy birthday grandma. I really miss you and wish you were still here, but I treasure all the time I spent with you
• You where always there when I needed advice and someone to turn to. I miss you but know you're still guiding me from up in heaven. Happy birthday gran
• Missing you more than ever on your birthday grandma. Hope you're up in heaven smiling as we remember you
• We were lucky to have had such an amazing gran, and we raise a glass to you up in the clouds on your birthday
• To the best gran ever – happy birthday in heaven. You deserve as much love and celebration now as you did when you were with us
Grandpa
A grandpa is just as special to us as a grandmother so remember his birthday with these comforting remembrance messages.
• I try to pretend like I'm not missing you grandad but I really can't, especially today. Happy birthday to a man we all miss so much
• I know you'll be having a laugh in heaven as we toast you on your birthday. Here's to you grandad!
• Happy birthday to a man who was as kind as he was warm. We miss him dearly and are sure he is up in heaven enjoying himself just as he did with us
• Dear Grandad, I'm making sure your spirit lives on long after you've gone. Happy birthday wherever you are
• You have left us but your memories and legacy are eternal. Happy birthday in heaven grandpa, rest in peace
Son
Losing a child is devastating, and something no one will ever fully get over. But patents often want to celebrate their child's birthdays even after they've gone. So use these birthday messages to remember your dearly departed son.
• No mother should celebrate her sons birthday without him, but I'm sure you're looking down on us from heaven as we remember you're life
• You are still the most wonderful son I could have dreamt of. I miss you every second of every day. Happy birthday my baby boy up in heaven
• You were taken too soon from us and the pain is so raw. Today you would have turned ______ and we're going to light a candle for each year. I miss you, you were my world. Happy birthday in heaven
• Happy birthday to my son in heaven. Too young to be taken but never forgotten
• You were everything to me, my special little guy, and now your one of the angels looking down on us. Happy birthday all the way up in heaven
Daughter
If you've sadly lost your daughter too soon you may still want to wish her a happy birthday. These touching messages will help you to celebrate her birthday and remember her life.
• You left a hole in my heart I will never be able to fill. I miss you more with each day you're gone. Happy birthday my baby girl
• You were taken from us too soon but you shone so bright no one could ever forget the light and warmth you brought to our lives. Happy birthday my darling, may you rest in peace
• Your memory is all I have left, and I will never let that go. Happy birthday my baby, you're in heaven now and none can hurt you
• Happy birthday all the way up in heaven my darling daughter. I hope you're doing well until the day we will be reunited
• My girl, we will celebrate today just as we would if you were with us. Until we're reunited in heaven – happy birthday my angel
Aunt
• Missing you like crazy auntie. Happy birthday and rest in peace
• I miss your wisdom and your kind spirit auntie. We'll meet again someday I'm sure. Happy birthday
• To my dearly departed aunt, I hope you know how missed you are, especially on your birthday. We're thinking of you always, and wishing you a happy birthday
• Happy birthday aunt. It was so hard to say goodbye, I hope you're at peace in heaven
Uncle
• Dearest uncle, you were my rock and such good friend. Wishing you a happy birthday all the way up in heaven
• My heart broke when we lost you uncle. I still remember all the great times we had. Happy birthday and RIP
• I still struggle to come to terms with you being taken from us uncle but I take solace in knowing you're at peace in heaven surrounded by old friends. Happy birthday
• Happy birthday uncle, may your spirit find eternal happiness in heaven
A birthday of a close friend or family member is a special anniversary. It’s the surest symbol of their existence. So naturally, you’d want to pull all the stops to mark this auspicious occasion in style. Traditionally, that would mean showing up on their birthday party and showering them with the most precious gifts that money can buy.
However, it might happen that you can’t make it to their birthday party in person, or that there’s no event altogether. In such cases, your next best way to celebrate their birthday anniversary is by sending them cute, creative, and even hilarious happy birthday wishes. Not only do the right birthday wishes for your family, friends, and colleagues make them feel special. It also helps to strengthen the ties that bind you.
We’ve prepared a collection of sweet and impactful birthday wishes to send to your near and dear ones. We understand that each birthday anniversary is unique. As such, we filtered out all the cliché birthday messages you’re probably already familiar with, to come up with a list of 100 cute and original birthday wishes. Browse through the collection and hopefully, you’ll find something to write on your birthday card the next time a friend or family member turns a year older.
100 Best Happy Birthday Wishes
1. A birthday is a time for celebration- it’s a time to celebrate the life of someone special. Here’s to you getting love, joy, and lots of happiness on your big day.
2. A friend like you is more priceless than the most beautiful diamond. You are not only strong and wise, but kind and thoughtful as well. Your birthday is the perfect opportunity to show you how much I care and how grateful I am to have you in my life. Happy birthday!
3. A simple celebration, a gathering of friends; here wishing you great happiness and a joy that never ends.
4. A wish for you on your birthday, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday and always. Happy birthday!
5. Age and glasses of wine should never be counted. Happy Birthday.
6. Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. Happy Birthday.
7. All the words in the English dictionary are simply not enough to express my gratitude to you for always being there for me all my life. On your birthday, I want to wish you a birthday that is extremely joyful and colorful. I hope all your dreams come true.
8. Another adventure filled year awaits you. Welcome it by celebrating your birthday with pomp and splendor. Wishing you a very happy and fun-filled birthday!
9. As you commemorate your Big Day, I pray that true happiness will be your companion from this special day until the end of time. Thank you for always bringing a smile to the world.
10. As you go through each year, remember to count your blessings, not your age. Count your amazing experiences, not your mistakes. Happy Birthday to an insanely awesome person!
11. Believe it or not, I never thought I would love anything more than chocolate, until you walked into my life. Happy birthday, my precious one!
12. Birthdays are a new start, a fresh beginning and a time to pursue new endeavors with new goals. Move forward with confidence and courage. You are a very special person. May today and all of your days be amazing!
13. Birthdays may not mean much to you, but they mean the world to me when it is someone like you we are celebrating!
14. Congratulations on being even more experienced. I’m not sure what you learned this year, but every experience transforms us into the people we are today. Happy birthday!
15. Congratulations on successfully making the journey around the sun. As you celebrate today, know that ever since I set my eyes on you, I made it my mission to put happiness in your life. Thank you for making my world sunny and colorful.
16. Count not the candles…see the lights they give. Count not the years, but the life you live. Wishing you a wonderful time ahead. Happy birthday.
17. Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Happy birthday!
18. Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow the drudgeries of life begin anew. But today is your day, and we’re going to celebrate it with a bang!
19. Enjoy your birthday, dear precious one. Celebrate your special day with the knowledge that I will treasure you until my heart stops beating. Thank you for giving me what no human in this world can give me – true happiness.
20. Enjoy your favorite ice cream today, and I hope that the year is just as sweet, if not more so. Cheers
21. Every milestone is a small victory on the road to fulfilling your life’s purpose. May you achieve everything you dreamt about. Wishing you good luck and a bright future on this special day.
22. Every time you blow out a candle it marks another year you have contributed to the world with your humbling presence. Thanks for that and happy birthday!
24. Forget about the past, you can’t change it. Forget about the future, you can’t predict it. And forget about the present, I didn’t get you one. Happy birthday!
25. Forget the past; look forward to the future, for the best things are yet to come.
26. Happiness constantly reigns in my life because of a wonderful person like you! Mom, may your birthday and all the days after it be decorated with sunshine. I love you.
28. Happy birthday to the man/woman who inspires, amazes, and motivates me every day. I love you with all of my heart.
29. Happy Birthday! You know, you don’t look that old. But then, you don’t look that young, either.
30. Happy birthday! Your life is just about to pick up speed and blast off into the stratosphere. Wear a seat belt and be sure to enjoy the journey. Happy birthday!
31. Have a wonderful birthday celebration, my dear. It is my prayer that happiness and your heart will always remain the best of buddies.
32. Hope your birthday is as wonderful and extraordinary as you are.
33. Hope your birthday is just like you…totally freaking awesome.
34. Hope your special day brings you all that your heart desires! Here’s wishing you a day full of pleasant surprises! Happy birthday!
35. I don’t know everything new that you learned this year, but I know that whatever it was it will propel you into your best year yet- Happy Birthday and congrats.
36. I found happiness the very second I found you. May your birthday bring you the extraordinary happiness you bring into my life. Love you.
37. I hope you are smiling from ear to ear because your birthday is finally here. Make it a day to remember.
38. I may not be by your side celebrating your special day with you, but I want you to know that I’m thinking of you and wishing you a wonderful birthday.
39. I must be the most blessed person in this world to get the opportunity to spend the rest of my life with the most amazing man/woman to have ever graced the surface of this earth. Enjoy this special day.
40. In moments like these, I’m reminded of your warmth, humor, confidence, and shrewdness. Many thanks for being the best friend/mom/dad anyone could ask for. Have a blast!
41. Life brings about uncontrollable circumstances and unexpected surprises. But there is one thing that I can always count on and that’s your unfailing, undying love and support. Thank you for always being there for me. Kisses and hugs.
42. Life is a great journey, so make sure you enjoy every mile. Happy Birthday!
43. Life without you is unimaginable. So every opportunity we are blessed with, I am going to show you how much I care. Enjoy God’s blessing all your days.
44. Like the sea waves, may the goodness in you surge and be a blessing to everyone it encounters.
45. Many years ago on this day, God decided to send an angel to earth. The angel was meant to touch lives and that happened! Happy birthday my sweet angel!
46. May God make your happiness His lifelong project. Wishing you only the best.
47. May it be a year of promise for you, and may all that you lay hands on prosper. Sending hugs and kisses your way.
48. May this day be so happy that smile never fades away from your face.
49. May you be gifted with life’s biggest joys and never-ending bliss. After all, you yourself are a gift to earth, so you deserve the best. Happy birthday.
50. My dear, as you mark another special day of yours today, may your life always attract the incredible blessings of God. Have a fabulous birthday and may you have all the success you deserve!
51. My sole mission for today is to make your birthday celebration unforgettable because you’re the best. I love you!
52. No matter how old you get, always remember to stay young at heart and make every year count. Happy Birthday to you!
53. No one has the ability to gladden my heart and send me to the moon like you do. Enjoy your special day, and keep illuminating our lives and the world with your incredible love.
54. On this day, it seems words are not enough to let you know what you mean to me. You are my best friend, confidant, and always push me to achieve my dreams. You mean the world to me and I adore you, best friend! Happy Birthday!
55. On your birthday friends wish you many things, but I will wish you only two: always and never. Never feel blue and always be happy!
56. On your birthday, I thought of giving you the cutest gift in the world. But then I realized that is not possible because you yourself are the cutest gift in the world.
57. On your birthday, I want to wish you nothing but a lifetime of good health, peace and absolute happiness. You deserve it because you have sacrificed a lot to put a smile on my face.
58. On your birthday, I want you to know how lucky I feel to have an awesome friend like you. Happy birthday, brother! May all your aspirations come to pass.
59. One of the signs of passing youth is the birth of a sense of fellowship with other human beings as we take our place among them. Happy Birthday
60. Out of the over 7 billion people that inhabit this world, you’re my favorite. I cherish you in a way that even God can’t fathom. Happy Birthday!
61. Recalling the days of my childhood, you have always been present. It is my wish that we continue to celebrate life as best friends together for years to come.
62. Roses may be red and violets blue, but you put all the colors in the rainbow to shame. Happy birthday to the brightest, best person I know!
63. Sending heartfelt birthday wishes to my guardian angel! Thanks for teaching me to be strong and protecting me from life’s challenges. Make sure to have your favorite soup and wine today.
64. Success only comes to people who are hardworking and perseverant like you. All the important things I have learnt in my professional career, I learned from you. Thank you so much for everything.
65. Thank you so much for giving me the chance to be in your wonderful life. You make my life sweeter than honey. I hope that someday I can fill your life with happiness beyond measure.
66. The joy is in the air because your special day is here!
67. The only thing of worth besides other presents I can give you today is the knowing that when you’re not here you are missed, when you’re present your love is felt, and when you’re leaving I already miss you.
68. The world is a better place because of kind and generous people like you. I’ll never forget your years of support and encouragement. Please take a day off from saving the world, and have a blast! Cheers.
69. The years we shared while growing up are like treasures to me. I can remember our every moment of laughter. Happy Birthday, my dear friend.
70. There are few words that express how much we care for you and appreciate your presence in our lives. Our best wishes!
71. There is a saying that good people die young. If this adage is really true, then I guess you are one heck of a bad fella. The best wishes to the baddest guy on the block!
72. There is no day that goes by that I don’t appreciate all the amazing things that you do for me. If all people were lucky enough to be blessed with a friend/brother/sister/mother/father like you, then the world would be full of happy people. God bless you.
73. This birthday, I wish you abundant happiness and love. May all your dreams turn into reality and may lady luck visit your home today. Happy birthday to one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known.
74. This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.
75. To the love of my life: if fate had not brought us together, where would I be? I’m sure on some other path that I’d hate, and worse, there would be no love in my life. Happy birthday and thank you for always making me smile.
76. Today I would like to raise a toast in honor of my incomparable man/woman. In fact I would intend to raise 1000 of them.
77. Today is special not simply because it’s your birthday but even more because we are blessed with the opportunity to honor such an extraordinary person.
78. Today, I celebrate the man/woman who empowered me to believe in myself and dream big dreams. But for your guidance, I would be wandering the streets visionless. Here’s to lots of red wine and fun.
79. True and dear friends are forever no matter the weather. Wishing you the best, sign: your bestie.
80. Warmest wishes to the most magnificent man/woman in my life. If someone asked me to give them reasons why you mean the world to me, I would give them a billion reasons.
81. When I am looking for strong motivation and grounding in my life, I always turn to you. Your words are always exactly what I need. Best wishes, I love you.
82. When you are blessed with the most wonderful friend/mom/dad/sister/brother in the world, it would be extraordinarily greedy to ask for more from life! Best wishes. You’re my greatest gift in life.
83. Wherever your feet may take, whatever endeavor you lay hands on. It will always be successful. Happy birthday.
84. While the average person on earth experiences Christmas once every year, I enjoy Christmas every blessed day because I have you in my life. May your birthday be as happy as you make me feel.
85. Wishing a glorious birthday to the only sunshine I need in this cold world. May oceans of happiness fall upon you on your anniversary.
86. Wishing an incredibly fabulous birthday to you. You are God’s greatest gift to the world. I love you more than I can ever say in any language here on Earth or up in Heaven.
87. Wishing you a new year full of caught opportunities, met goals, and peaceful moments. Many happy returns!
88. Words alone are not enough to express how happy I am you are celebrating another year of your life! My wish for you on your birthday is that you are, and will always be, happy and healthy. Don’t ever change! Happy birthday my dear.
90. You are not only a gift to me, but also a gift to all mankind. On your anniversary, I wish you nothing but good fortune galore all the days of your life.
91. You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime. Happy birthday!
92. You are the reason my face is always aglow with happiness. Never in my life have I come across someone with an exterior and interior beauty that is as breathtaking as yours. I hope you enjoy a truly blissful birthday celebration.
93. You are truly one-of-a-kind, and today I mean that in a very good way. Wishing you a birthday that is as magnificent as God’s love. I will always love you dearly.
94. You have always been there for me through thick and thin. I know that I will never be able to repay you for all that you’ve done for me. All I can say is thank you. And I mean it from the bottom of my heart. Wishing you a wonderful birthday!
95. You know me so well and yet you stick around. You are either a sensational friend or a little bit crazy. Either way, you are here! Have a blast, buddy! I hope to reciprocate your devotion of friendship in the years to come.
96. You may feel lonely at times, but you are not alone. My heart is with you always, and I would never forget to send my love on your birthday.
97. You’re older today than yesterday but younger than tomorrow, happy birthday!
98. Your birthday is always a day that I celebrate with great joy because it is the day you were brought to this world to decorate my life. I wish your heart is always filled with the type of happiness that can only be found in paradise. Have a great one.
99. Your birthday is the first day of another 365-day journey. Be the shining thread in the beautiful tapestry of the world to make this year the best ever. Enjoy the ride.
100. Your birthday only comes once a year, so make sure this is the most memorable one ever and have a colorful day.
Final Word
There go our top 100 happy birthday wishes for friends, family, and loved ones. Remember, you can still personalize these messages further, depending on whom you’re sending them to and how you want them to feel.