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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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  • God Needed One More Angel ChildGod Needed One More...Transcript: God needed one more Angel child,
    Amidst his shining band,
    And so He bent with loving smiles
    And clasped dear Freddy's hand
    Year of Death: 1891Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • For King and EmpireFor King and EmpireTranscript: For King and EmpireYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • His Sun Set While Yet DayHis Sun Set While Yet...Transcript: HIs sun set while yet dayYear of Death: 1917Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
  • We Who Loved You Never ForgetWe Who Loved You Never...Transcript: We Who Loved You Never ForgetYear of Death: 1942Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • He Said, The Maid Is Not DeadHe Said, The Maid Is...Transcript: He said, the maid is not dead.
    Matthew 9.c.24.v
    Year of Death: 1887Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • To A Beautiful LIfeTo A Beautiful LIfeTranscript: To a beautiful life
    came a peaceful end.
    She died as she lived
    Everyone's friend.
    Year of Death: 1935Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • Also In MemoryAlso In MemoryTranscript: Also in memory of
    all children who have died unnamed and are now safe in the arms of Jesus
    Year of Birth: 1964Year of Death: 1964Cemetery: Hindmarsh 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
  • P We Loved Thee Well, But Jesus Loves Thee BestP We Loved Thee Well,...Transcript: We loved thee well, but Jesus loves thee best.Year of Death: 1901Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
  • P Though Gone From Us, How Hard to BearP 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
    He has found a better home.
    Year of Death: 1888Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
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