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).

The Gift of God is...Transcript: The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans VI.23Year of Death: 1893Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
We Bless The YearsTranscript: We bless the years that called them ours
And leave the rest to God.
Year of Death: 1920Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
'Tis Hard To Part From...Transcript: 'Tis hard to part from those we love,
'Tis hard to say "Farewell,
'Tis hard to say 'Thy will be done'.
How hard, no tongue can tell.

But Thou wi...Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
We Loved Him On EarthTranscript: We loved him on earth
Let us not forget him in death.Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
An Anzac Who Fought A...Transcript: An ANZAC who fought a good fight.Year of Death: 1927Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
I Know That My Redeemer...Transcript: I know that my Redeemer livethYear of Birth: 1845Year of Death: 1898Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Close In Our HeartsTranscript: Close in our hearts he will always stay
Loved and remembered every day.Year of Death: 1963Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
A Noble Career EndedTranscript: A Noble Career EndedYear of Death: 1927Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
RP Will Always Be...Transcript: Will always be remembered by what she hath done.Year of Death: 1932Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
He Shall Carry the LambsTranscript: He shall carry the lambs in His armsCemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
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