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).

Only A Little WhileTranscript: Only a little whileYear of Death: 1900Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Weep Not For MeTranscript: Weep not for me, wife and children dear;
Think on the dust that lieth here;
And when this you see, remember me,
Prepare for death and follow me.Year of Death: 1876Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Though Death DividesTranscript: Though death divides, fond memory clingsYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
To Die Is GainTranscript: To Die Is GainYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
The Warmth You GaveTranscript: The warmth you gave, has given us strengthYear of Death: 1987Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
P In Midnight Calm When...Transcript: In midnight calm when all was still
God gave His great command;
In silent sleep he passed away
To join the happy bandYear of Death: 1891Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Long Days and NightsTranscript: Long days and nights she bore her pain
To wait for cure 'twas all in vain.
But God alone who thought it best
Did ease her pain and give her rest.Year of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
We Who Loved You Never...Transcript: We Who Loved You Never ForgetYear of Death: 1942Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Requiem æternam dona...Transcript: Requiem æternam dona eis, DomineCemetery: North East Road Cemetery
And As The Daylight...Transcript: And as the daylight dieth
In eventide once more,
A star steals through the sunset
That never rose beforeYear of Death: 1930Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
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