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
In Sure And Certain HopeTranscript: In sure and certain hope of a glorious resurrectionYear of Death: 1925Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
UP God Hath Taken Back...Transcript: God hath taken back our darling,
Placed our bud among His flowers
Taken back the child He lent us;
To a better home than ours.Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
P His Words, His...Transcript: His words, his actions are not dead
But in my heart are daily read.Year of Death: 1902Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
RP Will Always Be...Transcript: Will always be remembered by what she hath done.Year of Death: 1932Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
Rest In The SaviourTranscript: Rest in the saviour, sweetly rest
They miss you most who loved you best.Year of Birth: 1834Year of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Come Unto Me All Ye...Transcript: Come unto Me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.
Matt II.28Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
I Heard The Voice of...Transcript: I heard the voice of Jesus say come unto me and rest
Lay down thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast
I came to Jesus as I was weary and wo...Year of Death: 1883Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Life Is EarnestTranscript: Life is earnest, when tis o'er,
Thou returnest never more.Year of Death: 1906Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
We Have You In Our...Transcript: We have you in our memory
God holds you in his careYear of Death: 1929Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Submissive To Thy WillTranscript: Submissive to thy will my God,
To Thee my partner I resign;
And humbly bow berfore Thy rod
I mourn but dare not to repine,Year of Death: 1866Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery- Read more...