What is the best way to wish your dad a happy birthday if he has passed away? A simple ‘happy birthday, Dad in Heaven’ is the classic way, but it’s not the only way if you want something a little more special.
For a personal touch, we have created 20+ inspiring examples of birthday wishes for any dad in Heaven.
Happy Birthday, Dad in Heaven: Wishes for Dad That Has Recently Passed Away
Dear Dad, this is to say, ‘happy birthday to you.’ You would have been 81 years old today! I know you are gone, up in Heaven now, and smiling down on us.
But, I also believe that you’re here with me always, and that gives me immense comfort.
Dear Dad, I may still feel empty and saddened by your sudden passing, but today I just wanted to say ‘happy birthday’ to you.
Today reminds me so much of all the love you gave me, and I feel so lucky.
To my late father, the most loving, caring, and thoughtful man I’ve ever met, happy birthday today.
I would do anything to get just one last opportunity to say this to your face, but even wishes have limits. So, happy birthday, my dad in Heaven, I will love you always.
Happy 90th birthday, Dad. You might not be here in person anymore, but I celebrate you all the same. I am still so very proud of you and always will be.
Hey Daddy, I couldn’t get through today without acknowledging your birthday. I am still raw over your death.
So, happy birthday, Daddy. Have fun with the angels. Sing and dance—if they also do that kind of thing there—and show them what you’re made of.
Dear Dad, I know I was never a believer, but these days, I imagine you’re in Heaven now, looking over me, protecting me as you always did.
On your birthday today, that gives me so much hope and happiness. Thanks, Dad. And, happy birthday.
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Dear Dad, I can’t pretend to be okay these days, ever since you left me here. My wounds are still fresh.
But, your birthday today has cheered me up a little and made me feel hopeful. So, happy birthday, Dad. Thank you.
Dear Daddy, today would have been your 78th birthday. Happy birthday to you.
I am greatly cheered up by the image of you singing with the angels in Heaven’s choir, because how could they not want your marvelous voice?
Happy Birthday, Dad in Heaven: Wishes for Dad That Passed Away But You Miss Everyday
Hey Dad, Sandie here. Happy birthday wishes to you. It’s been weeks since you left for Heaven’s cooler climate, and I still miss you terribly.
I wish we could have had more birthday dates like the ones we used to.
Dear Daddy, days like today remind me so much of all the time together we skipped in favor of ‘more important’ stuff.
I know you’re in Heaven now, and that the past is the past, so happy 61st birthday, Dad. I miss you.
Dear Father, did I ever tell you what a good example you were for me? Or, what a terrific influence you’ve been for me? Probably not.
But, you really were, Dad, and I am grateful. Today, on your birthday, I feel lonely and miss you from the core of my heart. I’ll always love you, Daddy.
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!
All of us who have lost our parents know how hard it is to cope and how much harder it gets around their birthdays and on the actual date they passed away.
But we also know they deserve to be remembered and celebrated on that day especially. For all of you who want to wish a happy heavenly birthday to your beloved dad, your guardian angel, here's a moving collection of happy birthday in Heaven dad quotes and wishes.
A dad is someone who holds the whole family together. When he leaves, a lot of emptiness and sadness is left behind.
On his birthday, we want to do something special. We want to celebrate his life and honor his death. We want to show our love and nostalgia.
The thing is that words usually fail us when we have so much to say in our hearts. Our tears can tell it all but we can't cry. We promised them that we wouldn't. We promised our fathers that we'll move on and that we won't allow the sadness to consume us.
When that happens, when words fail to express your deepest feelings, these happy birthday dad in Heaven quotes are there to help you honor your beautiful angel in a way he really deserves it.
Happy Birthday In Heaven Dad Quotes
So, before we start, you need to promise me something; no tears, okay?
Below are some of the best happy birthday quotes for your dad in Heaven. You can use them as they are or you can use them just as an inspiration to write your own birthday greeting for your beloved dad that will last forever…
1. “For everything that is yet to come, I miss you more than words can say. I am blessed for each and every moment I had you in my life. I know you are smiling down on me from Heaven and protecting me every step of the way. I love you, dad.”
2. “I am sending birthday wishes to you in Heaven today dad. If not for your wisdom and kindness I would not be the person I am today. Thank you for everything you did for me. I'll love you forever and beyond.”
3. “As you celebrate your birthday with the angels, I celebrate the memory of having you as a father. Best wishes on the day you were brought into this world. Happy birthday in Heaven dad.”
4. “I know you are hiding behind every cloud. That your warmth is in every ray of sunshine that touches my skin. Your hands are in the wind that twirls my hair. That’s when I feel you close. You are not somewhere up there…far away from me. That’s when I have a reason to smile. Every new day challenges me to try and transform the pain of losing you into love and cherishing the memories we shared. I will always search for you in every ray of sunshine. I will always miss you.”
5. “Happy Birthday, Dad. Not a single day goes by without me thinking about you. I miss you more than words could ever hope to express. I am especially thinking of you today, on your birthday. I know that you are smiling down at me and enjoying yourself. I will always love you.”
6. “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 beloved dad up in Heaven.”
7. “Dear dad, you were the one who gave me life, who taught me right from wrong, and gave me so much love that I have enough to last for the rest of my days. I hope you are proud of me. Love you, daddy.”