Tombstone
Nine-pointed star permissible for grave headstone[edit]
"Nine-Pointed Star for Headstone"
"Approve star for graves."
"[October 22, 1954]
"(NOTE: The Guardian considered the Greatest Name too sacred for use on tombstones.)"
- (Shoghi Effendi, Citadel of Faith, p. 132)
Word "Bahá'í" in Centre of Nine-Pointed Star Can Be Used[edit]
"As regards your question: There is no reason why the word 'Bahá'í' should not appear in the centre of a nine-pointed star on the tombstone of dear Elsa Vento, but the ring-stone emblem should not be used, nor the Greatest Name."
- (From a letter written on behalf of the Guardian to an individual believer, September 30, 1955, in Lights of Guidance, no. 671)
Can Use Quotations from the Teachings on Tombstones[edit]
"In regard to your question regarding the use of the Greatest Name on tombstones of Bahá'ís or non-Bahá'ís, the Guardian considers this too sacred to be placed in such a position in general use, and the friends should not use it on their tombstones. They can use quotations from the Teachings, if they wish to, but not the Greatest Name. Naturally, if anyone has already used it, it does not matter."
- (From a letter written on behalf of the Guardian to the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States, June 20, 1954, in Lights of Guidance, no. 672)
