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
O Jesus Let Them EverTranscript: O Jesus let them ever be messengers of love between our human hearts and theeCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
P Short Was The Call...Transcript: Short was the call she had from above
Not a word to her loved ones could say
Her eyes closed in death as a babe in its sleep
And she silently passe...Year of Death: 1902Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
He Said, The Maid Is...Transcript: He said, the maid is not dead.
Matthew 9.c.24.vYear of Death: 1887Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
In The Midst Of LifeTranscript: In the midst of life, we are in deathCemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
P The Wind Whispers...Transcript: The wind whispers your name, the rain sheds your tears
The moon your radiance, the sun your warm smile
Remember me this way.Year of Birth: 1974Year of Death: 1993Cemetery: Euchunga Cemetery
There Is Rest For The...Transcript: There is rest for the wearyYear of Death: 1906Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
In Love She LivedTranscript: In love she lived, In peace she died,
Her life was craved for,
But God deniedYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Fold Her O FatherTranscript: Fold her O Father in thine arms
And let her henceforth be
A Messenger of love between
Our human heart's and TheeYear of Birth: 1903Year of Death: 1923Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
UP Freely My Soul...Transcript: Freely my soul expects the call
And with transporting view
Stretches her wings to reach her home
And bids the world adieuYear of Death: 1870Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
To Pass The Gate Of...Transcript: To pass the gate of death
Is but to enter into
Life everlastingYear of Death: 1918Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...