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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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  • She Will Never PassShe Will Never PassTranscript: She will never pass into nothingness but still will keep
    a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams and health and quiet breathing.
    Year of Death: 1933Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • Sad Afflication And Much PainSad Afflication And...Transcript: Sad afflication and much pain
    To me on earth was given
    But here I rest in hope to gain
    A happy home in Heaven
    Year of Death: 1882Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Life Is EarnestLife Is EarnestTranscript: Life is earnest, when tis o'er,
    Thou returnest never more.
    Year of Death: 1906Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • UP A Heavenly Paradise Is That PlaceUP A Heavenly Paradise...Transcript: A heavenly paradise is that place wherein all pleasant fruits do flow.
    Thomas Campion (1567 - 1620)
    Year of Death: 1907Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
  • For If We Believe That JesusFor If We Believe That...Transcript: For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
    1 Thess IV.14
    Year of Death: 1877Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
  • UP Freely My Soul Expects The CallUP Freely My Soul...Transcript: Freely my soul expects the call
    And with transporting view
    Stretches her wings to reach her home
    And bids the world adieu
    Year of Death: 1870Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
  • Thy Labours O'erThy Labours O'erTranscript: Thy labours o'erYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Deep Interr'd In Earth's Dark WombDeep Interr'd In...Transcript: Deep interr'd in earth's dark womb,
    The mould'ring body lies:
    But the Christian from the tomb
    Shall soon triumphant rise,
    Year of Death: 1864Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
  • Home At Last, Thy Labour DoneHome At Last, Thy...Transcript: Home at last, thy labour done,
    Safe and blest, the victory won,
    Jordan passed, from pain set free.
    Angels now have welcomed thee,
    When earth's son...
    Year of Death: 1892Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
  • In The Midst Of LifeIn The Midst Of LifeTranscript: In the midst of life, we are in deathCemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
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