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
We Mourn The Loss Of...Transcript: We mourn the loss of those we love
And did our best to save
Loved in life, regretted gone
Remembered in the graveYear of Death: 1890Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
P Wearied Of Life's...Transcript: Wearied of life's long journey
Of battles with pain and strife;
Gone from this world of sorrow,
To a home of eternal life.
Gone where all pain i...Year of Death: 1901Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Not Dead To UsTranscript: Not dead to us we loved her dear
Not lost but gone before.
She lives with us in memory still
And will for evermoreYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
There Was No More SeaTranscript: There Was No More SeaYear of Death: 1907Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Their Voices Still Keep...Transcript: Their voices still keep whispering
Be loving brave and true
At the of a lane of Shadows
We'll be waiting there for you.Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
P I Miss Your Face, I...Transcript: I miss your face, I miss your hands,
Yet love for you remains,
A love that dwells within my heart,
And binds my soul in chains.
From MotherYear of Death: 1928Cemetery: Gumeracha 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
In The Still Of The...Transcript: In the still of the night, God clasped your hand, and gave us strength to understand.Year of Death: 1950Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
Gone to Join the AngelsTranscript: Gone to join the Angels
Peace for EvermoreYear of Death: 1927Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
UP Fond Of Nature And...Transcript: Fond of nature and all things beautifulYear of Birth: 1902Year of Death: 1995Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery- Read more...