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
Why Should Our Tears...Transcript: Why Should Our Tears Run Down
And our hearts be sorely riven,
For another gem in the Saviour's crown
Another soul in Heaven?Year of Death: 1881Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
My Thoughts Are Often...Transcript: My thoughts are often with you,
In your sad and lonely grave.
Sweetest thoughts will always linger.
Around the spot where you are laid.Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
May Is Mary's MonthTranscript: May is Mary's month, and I muse on this and wonder why
Year of Birth: 1939Year of Death: 1985Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
RP Will Always Be...Transcript: Will always be remembered by what she hath done.Year of Death: 1932Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
So He Giveth His...Transcript: So he giveth His beloved sleepYear of Death: 1886Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
O Jesu Pie DonaTranscript: O Jesu pie dona eis requiem rempiternamYear of Death: 1875Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Also In MemoryTranscript: Also in memory of
all children who have died unnamed and are now safe in the arms of JesusYear of Birth: 1964Year of Death: 1964Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
UP Brighter, Fairer,...Transcript: Brighter, Fairer, far than living
With no trace of woe or pain,
Robed in everlasting beauty
We shall meet him once again,
Far beyond this world of...Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Eternal Rest Give HimTranscript: Eternal rest give him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.Year of Death: 1894Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
In Memory Ever NearTranscript: In memory ever nearCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)- Read more...