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
She Will Never PassTranscript: She will never pass into nothingness but still will keep
a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams and health and quiet breathing.Year of Death: 1933Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Sad Afflication And...Transcript: Sad afflication and much pain
To me on earth was given
But here I rest in hope to gain
A happy home in HeavenYear of Death: 1882Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Life Is EarnestTranscript: Life is earnest, when tis o'er,
Thou returnest never more.Year of Death: 1906Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
UP A Heavenly Paradise...Transcript: A heavenly paradise is that place wherein all pleasant fruits do flow.
Thomas Campion (1567 - 1620)Year of Death: 1907Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
For If We Believe That...Transcript: For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
1 Thess IV.14
Year of Death: 1877Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
UP Freely My Soul...Transcript: Freely my soul expects the call
And with transporting view
Stretches her wings to reach her home
And bids the world adieuYear of Death: 1870Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Thy Labours O'erTranscript: Thy labours o'erYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Deep Interr'd In...Transcript: Deep interr'd in earth's dark womb,
The mould'ring body lies:
But the Christian from the tomb
Shall soon triumphant rise,Year of Death: 1864Cemetery: Lyndoch 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
In The Midst Of LifeTranscript: In the midst of life, we are in deathCemetery: Birdwood Cemetery- Read more...