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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He Shall Gather The...Transcript: He shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom.Year of Birth: 1847Year of Death: 1848Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
P Sleep On Beloved and...Transcript: Sleep on beloved and take thy rest,
Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast
We loved thee well but Jesus loved thee best,
Good Night, Good Nigh...Year of Death: 1921Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
P Sweet Little Flower,...Transcript: Sweet little Flower, too lovely to stay
God called him home to lead us the way.Year of Death: 1919Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
God Will Mend The...Transcript: God will mend the broken chain
Closer when we meet againYear of Death: 1948Cemetery: Lyndoch 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 Long Eventful Life...Transcript: A long eventful life its course has run
The labour, trial and trouble are done.
This is the end of all life's restless tide,
The universal epitaph ...Year of Death: 1887Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Her Cheerful Ways And...Transcript: Her cheerful ways and smiling face
Are pleasant to recall
She had a smile for everyone
Beloved she was by all.Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
The Heavenly Gates...Transcript: The heavenly gates stood open,
A gentle voice said come
And with farewell unspoken
He calmly entered home.Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
I Want No Mourning At...Transcript: I want no mourning at the bar
when I go out to seaYear of Birth: 1906Year of Death: 1995Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
And With A Voice Serene...Transcript: And with a voice serene and clear
His ransomed soul without a tear
His Saviour's praise is singingYear of Death: 1876Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery- Read more...