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).
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Jesus, Mary and JosephTranscript: Jesus, Mary and Joseph have mercy on himYear of Death: 1906Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
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)
All You That Do My...Transcript: All you that do my grave pass by,
As you are now, so once was I;
As I am now, so you will be;
Remember man, and pray for me.Year of Death: 1865Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
O Give Thanks To The...Transcript: O give thanks to the Lord of Lords for his mercy endureth for ever.Year of Birth: 1886Year of Death: 1965Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
UP So Lycidas Sunk LowTranscript: So Lycidas sunk low, but mounted high
thro the dear migh of Him that walk'd the waves
MiltonYear of Birth: 1877Year of Death: 1926Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Dear Wife And ChildrenTranscript: Dear wife and children shed no tears,
I must lie here till Christ appears,
When here He comes I hope to have
A joyful rising from the graveYear of Death: 1884Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
His Memory LivesTranscript: His memory lives within the hearts.
Of those who knew his worthYear of Death: 1933Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
May The Lord Have Mercy...Transcript: May the Lord have mercy on his Soul, grant him Eternal rest.
May all who pass by his grave pray for his SoulYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Some Day We May...Transcript: Some day we may understandYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Abide With Me; Fast...Transcript: Abide with me; fast falls eventide
The darkness deepends Lord with me abide Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...