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).

There Is Sweet Rest In...Transcript: There Is Sweet Rest In HeavenYear of Death: 1898Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
In Joyful HopeTranscript: In joyful hope of a glorious resurrectionYear of Death: 1884Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Have Pity On MeTranscript: " Have Pity on me my friends, at least you my friends have pity on me." Job 19.21Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Faithful Until DeathTranscript: Faithful Until DeathYear of Death: 1923Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
He Answered The CallTranscript: He answered the callYear of Death: 1917Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
In Memory Ever NearTranscript: In memory ever nearCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
Never Trust But Hold...Transcript: Never trust but hold fast your own
That no one can break up your homeYear of Death: 1887Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Heaven is My HomeTranscript: Heaven is my homeYear of Birth: 1868Year of Death: 1894Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
You Made The Sacrifice...Transcript: You made the sacrifice supreme
Let no man say you died
Who cherished honour more than life
In deathless fame enshrined.Year of Death: 1917Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
UP But Soon At Break Of...Transcript: But soon at break of day,
Thy calm almighty voice
Stronger than death shall say
Awake, Arise, RejoiceYear of Death: 1908Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
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