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
There The Wicked Cease...Transcript: There the wicked cease from troubling and there the weary be at rest.
Job III Chap 17 VerseYear of Death: 1878Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
He Said, The Maid Is...Transcript: He said, the maid is not dead.
Matthew 9.c.24.vYear of Death: 1887Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
P Where Once This...Transcript: Where once this gentleman and gentle man walked
The sound of leaves falling gently upon the Earth,
Whisper his name.Year of Death: 1990Cemetery: Euchunga Cemetery
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
UP Brighter, Fairer,...Transcript: Brighter, Fairer, far than living
With no trace of woe or pain,
Robed in everlasting beauty
We shall meet him once again,
Far beyond this world of...Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Ye Also Ready For In...Transcript: Ye also ready for in such an hour
Ye think not the Son of Man comethYear of Birth: 1873Year of Death: 1894Cemetery: West Terrace 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
Each Step I TakeTranscript: Each step I take my Saviour holds my hand and gently leads me homeCemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
The Last TributeTranscript: The last tribute to a beloved and only sonYear of Death: 1861Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
Tottie Dearest How We...Transcript: Tottie dearest how we miss you,
Your soul to him above has passed.
But in our memory you will dwell.
As long as life doth last.
Your gentla all ...Year of Death: 1909Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...