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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

  • A Beautiful SunbeamA Beautiful SunbeamTranscript: A beautiful sunbeam in God's homeCemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • Loyal In ServiceLoyal In ServiceTranscript: Loyal in ServiceYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • A Faithful HusbandA Faithful HusbandTranscript: A faithful husband, True and kind
    A more loving father one could not find
    Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • A Painful ShockA Painful ShockTranscript: A painful shock a blow severe
    To part with one we loved so dear;
    Our loss is great we'll not complain
    But Trust in God to meet again.
    Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • The One We Loved Is Now Laid LowThe One We Loved Is Now...Transcript: The one we loved is now laid low
    His fond true heart is still
    The hands that often helped us so
    Lies now in Death's cold chill
    Not dead to us, we ...
    Year of Death: 1903Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • P Joyful, Gentle and UprightP Joyful, Gentle and...Transcript: Joyful, Gentle and UprightYear of Death: 1927Cemetery: Hahndorf Cemetery
  • An Anzac Who Fought A Good FightAn Anzac Who Fought A...Transcript: An ANZAC who fought a good fight.Year of Death: 1927Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • UP And He Will Raise You Up On Eagles WingsUP And He Will Raise...Transcript: And He will raise you up on eagles wings,
    Bear you on the breath of dawn
    Make you to shine like the sun
    And hold you in the palm of His hand
    Ps 91
    Year of Birth: 1945Year of Death: 1989Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
  • Silent Thoughts Bring Fond MemoriesSilent Thoughts Bring...Transcript: Silent thoughts bring fond memoriesYear of Death: 1956Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
  • The Heavenly Gates Stood OpenThe Heavenly Gates...Transcript: The heavenly gates stood open,
    A gentle voice said come
    And with farewell unspoken
    He calmly entered home.
    Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
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