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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There Will Be An AnswerTranscript: There will be an answer, let it beYear of Birth: 1961Year of Death: 2017Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
P Last Train JourneyTranscript: Last Train Journey: 1 Kings 10:2
Co-Founders Baderloo Railway, Platform 1, Museums and 1936 ER'sYear of Birth: 1936Year of Death: 1997Cemetery: Hahndorf Cemetery
Jesus, Mary and JosephTranscript: Jesus, Mary and Joseph have mercy on himYear of Death: 1906Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
And He Was NotTranscript: And he was not:
For God took him.Year of Death: 1906Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
I Am Not DeadTranscript: I am not dead, but sleeping here,
Weep not for me my children dear,
Short was my stay, but long is my rest,
To take me from you, God thought best.Year of Death: 1910Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
A Fearful ShockTranscript: A fearful shock, a pain severe
To part with one we loved so dear
Though awful sudden we not complain
But trust in God to meet again.Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
Some Day We May...Transcript: Some day we may understandYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace 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
Loyal In ServiceTranscript: Loyal in ServiceYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
For Here Have We No...Transcript: For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
Hebrew C XIII. V. XIVYear of Death: 1873Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)- Read more...