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
I Know That My Redeemer...Transcript: I know that my Redeemer livethYear of Birth: 1845Year of Death: 1898Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Took Her Fill Of MusicTranscript: Took her fill of music, joy of thought and seeing
Came and stayed and went, nor ever ceased to smile.Year of Birth: 1933Year of Death: 1956Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
P Weep Not For Me, My...Transcript: Weep not for me my parents dear,
I am not dead, but sleeping here,
Tho sad my lot and short my days
I'll rise in heave to sing God's praise.Year of Death: 1865Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
Thou Dearests, Best of...Transcript: Thou dearests, best of earth's best friends,
Thou faithful heart, can it be thus,
That life, love ends?
Thou who so longed for rest and peace
Hath...Year of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
He Came, A Brave And...Transcript: He came, a brave and loving boy
To dwell with us for ever.Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
Gone to Join the AngelsTranscript: Gone to join the Angels
Peace for EvermoreYear of Death: 1927Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P The Earth Beneath...Transcript: The earth beneath holds
Treasures in decay,
Fred and Rose, the names
Our lips once used to say
Redeemed in Christ
In Holy Baptism restored
Dead ...Year of Death: 1982Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
There Is Rest For The...Transcript: There is rest for the wearyYear of Death: 1906Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
O Give Thanks To The...Transcript: O give thanks to the Lord of Lords for his mercy endureth for ever.Year of Birth: 1886Year of Death: 1965Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
Each Step I TakeTranscript: Each step I take my Saviour holds my hand and gently leads me homeCemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery- Read more...