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
Now That The Race Of...Transcript: Now that the race of life is run,
Father , give thy wearied one
Rest for evermore
When for vanished days we yearn,
Days that never can return,
T...Year of Death: 1923Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Safe From Sin And...Transcript: Safe from sin and safe from sorrow
All life's bitter conflicts past,
There for ever with the Saviour
Thou in peace shall rest at last.
Therefore...Year of Death: 1892Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
There Will Be An AnswerTranscript: There will be an answer, let it beYear of Birth: 1961Year of Death: 2017Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
To Pass The Gate Of...Transcript: To pass the gate of death
Is but to enter into
Life everlastingYear of Death: 1918Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Leaving Behind...Transcript: Leaving behind grateful and loving memoriesYear of Death: 1923Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Dearest Loved OneTranscript: Dearest loved one, we have lain thee,
In thy peaceful grave's embrace
But thy memory will be cherished,
Till we see thy Heavenly faceYear of Death: 1890Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Never Trust But Hold...Transcript: Never trust but hold fast your own
That no one can break up your homeYear of Death: 1887Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
The Lord Gave,Transcript: The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Job I. 21Year of Birth: 1859Year of Death: 1860Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
She Being Dead Yet...Transcript: She being dead yet speakethYear of Birth: 1822Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
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- Read more...