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
She Walked With GodTranscript: She walked with God and wore the white flower of a blameless lifeYear of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Though Grief Must...Transcript: Though greif must sadden every heart
When friendships ties are riven
Yet hope through grace, they only part
To meet again in HeavenYear of Death: 1874Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
On That Happy Easter...Transcript: On that happy Easter morning
All the graves their dead restore
Father, Mother, Sister, Brother
Meet once more.Year of Death: 1913Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
The One We Loved Is Now...Transcript: The one we loved is now laid low
His fond true heart is still
The hands that often helped us so
Lies now in Death's cold chill
Not dead to us, we ...Year of Death: 1903Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Rest In The SaviourTranscript: Rest in the saviour, sweetly rest
They miss you most who loved you best.Year of Birth: 1834Year of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Sleep 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 bestYear of Death: 1894Cemetery: 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)
In The Midst Of LifeTranscript: In the midst of life, we are in deathCemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
What Was There HereTranscript: What was here to court his stay
Or keep him back from home,
Whilst Angels beckoned him away
And Jesus bade him come.
Now He can read his titles ...Year of Death: 1896Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
In Gods Own TimeTranscript: In God's own time we'll meet again and understandYear of Death: 1934Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...