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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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
Come Unto Me All Ye...Transcript: Come unto Me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.
Matt II.28Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
They Rest From Their...Transcript: They rest from their laborsYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
A Patient SuffererTranscript: A patient sufferer peacefully sleeping in God's care.Year of Death: 1928Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
God So Loved The WorldTranscript: God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth on him should not perish but have everlasting life.
In death on Ch...Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
The Song Is EndedTranscript: The song is ended, but the melody lingers onYear of Birth: 1933Year of Death: 1996Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
An Affectionate WifeTranscript: An affectionate wife, a friend most dear
A tender mother liveth here.Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
Nothing In My Hand I...Transcript: Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to thee, Lord, I clingYear of Birth: 1822Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Duty Nobly DoneTranscript: Duty Nobly DoneYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
His Duty FearlesslyTranscript: His duty fearlessly and nobly done
Ever RememberedYear of Death: 1949Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)- Read more...