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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Submissive To Thy WillTranscript: Submissive to thy will my God,
To Thee my partner I resign;
And humbly bow berfore Thy rod
I mourn but dare not to repine,Year of Death: 1866Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
My Saviour Comfort MeTranscript: My Saviour Comfort MeYear of Death: 1938Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
P Short Was Her Call...Transcript: Short was her call she had from above;
No word to her loved ones did say.
Her eyes closed in heath like a babe in its sleep,
And she peacefully pas...Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Tottie Dearest How We...Transcript: Tottie dearest how we miss you,
Your soul to him above has passed.
But in our memory you will dwell.
As long as life doth last.
Your gentla all ...Year of Death: 1909Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
And With A Voice Serene...Transcript: And with a voice serene and clear
His ransomed soul without a tear
His Saviour's praise is singingYear of Death: 1876Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
P To Know Him Was To...Transcript: To know him was to love himYear of Death: 1921Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
How Happy Every Child...Transcript: How happy every child of grace
Who knows his sins forgiven!
This earth, he cries, is not my place,
I seek my place in Heaven,Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
A Faithful FriendTranscript: A faithful friend, a father dear
A kind good husband lieth here
Great is the loss that we sustain
But God hath made
Our loss his gainYear of Death: 1893Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
I Shine In The Light Of...Transcript: I shine in the light of God
His likeness stamps my brow
Through the river of death my feet have trod
And I reign in glory now.Year of Death: 1888Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
A Patient SuffererTranscript: A patient sufferer peacefully sleeping in God's care.Year of Death: 1928Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...