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).

P Sorrow, Vanquished,...Transcript: Sorrow, vanquished, Labour ended, Jordan Past.Year of Death: 1904Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Saviour In Thy Gracious...Transcript: Saviour in Thy gracious keeping,
Leave we now our Father sleepingYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
One Family We Dwell In...Transcript: One family we dwell in him.
One church, above, beneath,
Though now divided by the stream
The narrow stream of deathYear of Death: 1858Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
To Die Is GainTranscript: To Die Is GainYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Eternal Rest Grant Unto...Transcript: Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon her.Year of Death: 1953Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
The Lord Is My ShepherdTranscript: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
He leadesth me beside the still waters
Psalm 23Year of Death: 1880Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Snatch'd By Grim DeathTranscript: Snatch'd by grim death, alas too soon he fled,
At prime of life, to join the silent dead,
But when the trumpet, sounds that awful phrase
May angels...Year of Death: 1875Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
Requiem æternam dona...Transcript: Requiem æternam dona eis, DomineCemetery: North East Road Cemetery
God Is LoveTranscript: God is loveYear of Death: 1920Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
Hebrew 4,9Transcript: Hebr. 4,9Year of Death: 1939Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
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