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
His Memory LivesTranscript: His memory lives within the hearts.
Of those who knew his worthYear of Death: 1933Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
However Just Her...Transcript: However just her indignation might be, her ideal was not to claim justice but to give tendernessYear of Death: 1910Cemetery: North East Road 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
A Few Short YearsTranscript: A few short years of labour past
We reach the happy shore
Where death divided friends at last
Shall meet to part no more.Year of Death: 1874Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
A Beautiful SunbeamTranscript: A beautiful sunbeam in God's homeCemetery: North East Road Cemetery
A Ray of SunshineTranscript: A ray of sunshine goneYear of Birth: 1910Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Thy Labours O'erTranscript: Thy labours o'erYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
A Digger At RestTranscript: A Digger at restYear of Death: 2001Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
Our Lost Loved OnesTranscript: Our lost loved ones, we have laid them,
In their peaceful graves embrace;
But their memory will be cherished,
Till we see their heavenly face.Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
A Faithful HusbandTranscript: A faithful husband, True and kind
A more loving father one could not findYear of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...