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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).

Recent Entries

  • Loyal In ServiceLoyal In ServiceTranscript: Loyal in ServiceYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Looking Unto JesusLooking Unto JesusTranscript: Looking unto JesusYear of Death: 1886Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
  • UP So Lycidas Sunk LowUP So Lycidas Sunk LowTranscript: So Lycidas sunk low, but mounted high
    thro the dear migh of Him that walk'd the waves
    Milton
    Year of Birth: 1877Year of Death: 1926Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
  • Because I Live, Ye Shall Live AlsoBecause I Live, Ye...Transcript: Because I live, ye shall live also.
    John XIV.19
    Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • Two Things Stand Like StoneTwo Things Stand Like...Transcript: Two things stand like stone
    Kindness in another's trouble
    courage in your own.
    Year of Death: 1938Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • He Always Wore A Happy SmileHe Always Wore A Happy...Transcript: He always wore a happy smile
    He wore it every day
    And he would cheer the hearts of those
    He met upon his way
    Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • A Faithful HusbandA Faithful HusbandTranscript: A faithful husband, True and kind
    A more loving father one could not find
    Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Sleep On Beloved and Take Thy RestSleep On Beloved and...Transcript: Sleep on beloved sleep and take thy rest
    Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast
    We loved thee well but Jesus loves thee best
    Year of Death: 1894Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
  • Beneath This Cold And Humble StoneBeneath This Cold And...Transcript: Beneath this cold and humble stone
    Lies mouldering in the dust
    A man through life to virtue proud
    Upright sincere and just
    Year of Death: 1875Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
  • Though Death DividesThough Death DividesTranscript: Though death divides, fond memory clingsYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
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