Australian Epitaphs
This page has been developed to record various epitaphs throughout Australia, with research into the origins of the epitaphs.
I welcome photos of any epitaphs of interest that you find, email through the contact page, with any details you can add (cemetery, location).
Recent Entries
Farewell My WifeTranscript: Farewell my wife, my children dear,
I am not dead, but sleeping here
My debt is paid the grave you see.
Prepare you all to follow me.Year of Death: 1905Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
Took Her Fill Of MusicTranscript: Took her fill of music, joy of thought and seeing
Came and stayed and went, nor ever ceased to smile.Year of Birth: 1933Year of Death: 1956Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
UP God Gently Closed...Transcript: God gently closed their weary eyes and whispered peace by thine.Year of Death: 1932Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Jesus Loves MeTranscript: Jesus Loves MeYear of Death: 1897Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
He Shall Carry the LambsTranscript: He shall carry the lambs in His armsCemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
All You Who Read ThisTranscript: All you who read this please say a Hail MaryYear of Death: 1910Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
There Is Rest For The...Transcript: There is rest for the wearyYear of Death: 1906Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
A Beautiful SunbeamTranscript: A beautiful sunbeam in God's homeCemetery: North East Road Cemetery
We Loved Him On EarthTranscript: We loved him on earth
Let us not forget him in death.Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
There Will Be No...Transcript: There will be no goodbyes dear
But there will always be the memoryYear of Death: 1965Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery- Read more...