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
Virtue Et VeritateTranscript: Virtue Et VeritateYear of Birth: 1923Year of Death: 1997Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
They Are Not DeadTranscript: They are not dead who live forever
In the hearts of those they loveYear of Death: 1941Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
Rock Of Ages, Cleft For...Transcript: Rock of ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee
Let the water and the blood
Fron the riven side which flowed.
Be of sin the double cure,
C...Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
God Will Mend The...Transcript: God will mend the broken chain
Closer when we meet againYear of Death: 1948Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
At Rest Dear Son With...Transcript: At rest dear son with comrades brave
You, who for right, your life laid down,
The Angels know your grave today,
And weave for you, the warriors cro...Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
In Joyful HopeTranscript: In joyful hope of a glorious resurrectionYear of Death: 1884Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
If Love And Care Could...Transcript: If love and care could death prevent,
Thy days on earth would yet be spent
Life was desired, but God could see
Eternal rest was best for theeYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Resting Where No...Transcript: Resting where no shadows fall
In perfect peace they await us allYear of Death: 1914Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
To Where Beyond These...Transcript: To where beyond these voices, there is peaceYear of Death: 1883Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Death Cannot Long DivideTranscript: Death cannot long divide,
For is it not as if the rose had
Climbed my garden wall and -
Blossomed on the other side.Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...