in memory of

Idioms  

1. As a reminder of or memorial to. For example, In memory of Grandma we put flowers on her grave every Easter, or In memory of our happy times here we've planted a little garden. [First half of 1300s]

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Example Sentences

The pope is expected to lay a floral tribute at the port in memory of those who died trying to reach the Canary Islands.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Among those taking part were Race Across the World participants, who raced in memory of former contestant Sam Gardiner, who died in a crash near Manchester a year ago.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

"He was so passionate about water safety and how to keep children safe around the water and today is in memory of him, in honour of his legacy"

From BBC • May 31, 2026

They're laying red carnations in memory of villagers killed in the Great Patriotic War.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“I light these every Friday night in memory of the Jewish people who once lived here. And I light them by the window so they can be seen,” she tells us.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar