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
Love Is A BlossomTranscript: Love is a blossom
That knows no seasonYear of Birth: 1976Year of Death: 1996Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
P Just A Memory Fond...Transcript: Just a memory fond and true
To show dear Mother we still think of you.Year of Death: 1919Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
At RestTranscript: At restYear of Death: 1940Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Our Gallant Watchers Of...Transcript: Our gallant watchers of the skies
Off wander into Paradise,
God calls, heav'n lies in prospect wide
Lo'. They are standing by His side.Year of Death: 1942Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Requiem æternam dona...Transcript: Requiem æternam dona eis, DomineCemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Angels To Beckon MeTranscript: Angels to beckon me
Nearer my God to Thee,
Nearer to Thee.Year of Death: 1910Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Our Family Chain For...Transcript: Our family chain for many years
Was fondly linked together;
But oh. that chain is broken now,
One link has gone for ever.Year of Death: 1896Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
P Our's Is A Heavy Loss...Transcript: Our's is a heavy loss to bear-
For you we often shed a tear;
We'll try our best and not complain,
And pray that we may meet againYear of Death: 1894Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Weep Not For MeTranscript: Weep not for me, wife and children dear;
Think on the dust that lieth here;
And when this you see, remember me,
Prepare for death and follow me.Year of Death: 1876Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Home At Last, Thy...Transcript: Home at last, thy labour done,
Safe and blest, the victory won,
Jordan passed, from pain set free.
Angels now have welcomed thee,
When earth's son...Year of Death: 1892Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery- Read more...