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).

For Love Is HeavenTranscript: For love is Heaven
And
Heaven is LoveYear of Death: 1896Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
O Jesus Let Them EverTranscript: O Jesus let them ever be messengers of love between our human hearts and theeCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
In Cælo QuiesTranscript: in cælo quiesYear of Death: 1898Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
P We Loved Thee Well,...Transcript: We loved thee well, but Jesus loves thee best.Year of Death: 1901Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
The Book Of LifeTranscript: The book of life is read, the long day ended.Year of Death: 1944Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
He Came, A Brave And...Transcript: He came, a brave and loving boy
To dwell with us for ever.Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
The Heavenly Gates...Transcript: The heavenly gates stood open,
A gentle voice said come
And with farewell unspoken
He calmly entered home.Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Eternal Rest Grant To...Transcript: Eternal rest grant to her O Lord
And let perpetual light shine upon herYear of Death: 1910Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Death Is The MessengerTranscript: Death is the messenger of peace,
and calls the soul to HeavenYear of Death: 1901Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
In My Fathers HouseTranscript: In my Father's house are many mansions
John 14Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
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