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
A Precious One From Me...Transcript: A precious one from me has gone,
A voice I loved is still
A place is vacant in the home,
That never can be filledYear of Death: 1928Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Rest In The SaviourTranscript: Rest in the saviour, sweetly rest
They miss you most who loved you best.Year of Birth: 1834Year of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Virtue Et VeritateTranscript: Virtue Et VeritateYear of Birth: 1923Year of Death: 1997Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
Sweetly Resting In...Transcript: Sweetly Resting In God's CareYear of Death: 1929Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
She Being Dead Yet...Transcript: She being dead yet speakethYear of Birth: 1822Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
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
P Though Gone From Us...Transcript: Though gone from us how hard to bear,
No more on Earth to roam
Midst all our grief 'tis joy to know
She has found a better homeYear of Death: 1888Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
I Heard The Voice of...Transcript: I heard the voice of Jesus say come unto me and rest
Lay down thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast
I came to Jesus as I was weary and wo...Year of Death: 1883Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
UP A Brief Life, Not...Transcript: A brief life, not forgotten.Year of Birth: 1939Year of Death: 1939Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
Lift Up Your HeartsTranscript: Lift Up Your HeartsYear of Birth: 1865Year of Death: 1918Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery- Read more...