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
At RestTranscript: At restYear of Death: 1940Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
I Shine In The Light Of...Transcript: I shine in the light of God
His likeness stamps my brow
Through the river of death my feet have trod
And I reign in glory now.Year of Death: 1888Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
UP Farewell, Ernie...Transcript: Farewell, Ernie dear, farewell.
Thy earthly race is run,
Though crushed with grief we'll strive to say.
O God, Thy will be done.Year of Death: 1901Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
P The Hour Of My...Transcript: The hour of my departure come
now let me die in peace.Year of Birth: 1875Year of Death: 1875Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Wearied of This Lifes...Transcript: Wearied of this lifes journey
Of battles with pain and strife
Gone from this world of sorrow
To a home of eternal lifeYear of Birth: 1870Year of Death: 1893Cemetery: Lyndoch 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
P Last Train JourneyTranscript: Last Train Journey: 1 Kings 10:2
Co-Founders Baderloo Railway, Platform 1, Museums and 1936 ER'sYear of Birth: 1936Year of Death: 1997Cemetery: Hahndorf Cemetery
For Tom Has Gone AloftTranscript: For Tom Has Gone AloftYear of Death: 1883Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
And He Was NotTranscript: And he was not:
For God took him.Year of Death: 1906Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
P Safe In The Arms Of...Transcript: Safe in the arms of JesusYear of Birth: 1963Year of Death: 1963Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery- Read more...