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
P Jesus Lover of my SoulTranscript: Jesus lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom flyYear of Death: 1905Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
We Bless The YearsTranscript: We bless the years that called them ours
And leave the rest to God.
Year of Death: 1920Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
A Digger At RestTranscript: A Digger at restYear of Death: 2001Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
P Sweet Little Flower,...Transcript: Sweet little Flower, too lovely to stay
God called him home to lead us the way.Year of Death: 1919Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Suddenly, Just in A...Transcript: Suddenly, just in a moment,
The Lord of life did come;
And lifted me out of the cloud and
Into the light of homeYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
In Joyful HopeTranscript: In joyful hope of a glorious resurrectionYear of Death: 1884Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Life Is EarnestTranscript: Life is earnest, when tis o'er,
Thou returnest never more.Year of Death: 1906Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Dreaming when Dawn'd...Transcript: Dreaming when Dawn's Left Hand was in the sky
I heard a voice within the Tavern cry,
Awaken my little ones, and fill the Cup
Before life's liquor i...Year of Death: 1997Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
God Knows How Much We...Transcript: God knows how much we miss them,
He counts the tears we shed,
And whispers hush, they are only sleeping
Your loved ones are not dead.Year of Birth: 1899Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
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- Read more...