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
God 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 handYear of Death: 1891Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
For King and EmpireTranscript: For King and EmpireYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
His Sun Set While Yet...Transcript: HIs sun set while yet dayYear of Death: 1917Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
We Who Loved You Never...Transcript: We Who Loved You Never ForgetYear of Death: 1942Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
He Said, The Maid Is...Transcript: He said, the maid is not dead.
Matthew 9.c.24.vYear of Death: 1887Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
To 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 MemoryTranscript: Also in memory of
all children who have died unnamed and are now safe in the arms of JesusYear of Birth: 1964Year of Death: 1964Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Deep 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,...Transcript: We loved thee well, but Jesus loves thee best.Year of Death: 1901Cemetery: Gumeracha 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
He has found a better home.Year of Death: 1888Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery- Read more...