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
Keep Yourselves In The...Transcript: Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life
St Jude, Verse 21Year of Death: 1910Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
In Gods Own TimeTranscript: In God's own time we'll meet again and understandYear of Death: 1934Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
God Needed One More...Transcript: God needed one more Angel child,
Amidst his shining band,
And so He bent with loving smiles
And clasped dear Freddy's handYear of Death: 1891Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Angels To Beckon MeTranscript: Angels to beckon me
Nearer my God to Thee,
Nearer to Thee.Year of Death: 1910Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Our Lost Loved OnesTranscript: Our lost loved ones, we have laid them,
In their peaceful graves embrace;
But their memory will be cherished,
Till we see their heavenly face.Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Took Her Fill Of MusicTranscript: Took her fill of music, joy of thought and seeing
Came and stayed and went, nor ever ceased to smile.Year of Birth: 1933Year of Death: 1956Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
He Always Lent A...Transcript: He always lent a helping hand
To those who wanted help
And never spoke of what he did
But kept it to himselfYear of Death: 1928Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Though Death DividesTranscript: Though death divides, fond memory clingsYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
P Our Wasting Lives...Transcript: Our wasting lives grow shorter still,
As days and months increase,
And every beating pulse we tell
Leaves but the number less.
Asleep in Jesus b...Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
Hebrew 4,9Transcript: Hebr. 4,9Year of Death: 1939Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery- Read more...