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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

  • The Warmth You GaveThe Warmth You GaveTranscript: The warmth you gave, has given us strengthYear of Death: 1987Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
  • In Cælo QuiesIn Cælo QuiesTranscript: in cælo quiesYear of Death: 1898Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • P United After Many YearsP United After Many...Transcript: United after many years
    Anchored on the happy shores
    Year of Death: 1923Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
  • Blessed Are The DeadBlessed Are The DeadTranscript: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hencforth.
    Rev. 14:13
    Year of Death: 1933Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
  • A Painful ShockA Painful ShockTranscript: A painful shock a blow severe
    To part with one we loved so dear;
    Our loss is great we'll not complain
    But Trust in God to meet again.
    Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • I Thank Thee O LordI Thank Thee O LordTranscript: I thank thee O Lord from all my heart
    I sing thy praises in the congregation
    Year of Death: 1891Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
  • Why Should Our Tears Run DownWhy Should Our Tears...Transcript: Why Should Our Tears Run Down
    And our hearts be sorely riven,
    For another gem in the Saviour's crown
    Another soul in Heaven?
    Year of Death: 1881Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
  • Her Cheerful Ways And Smiling FaceHer Cheerful Ways And...Transcript: Her cheerful ways and smiling face
    Are pleasant to recall
    She had a smile for everyone
    Beloved she was by all.
    Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • They Rest From Their LaborsThey Rest From Their...Transcript: They rest from their laborsYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
  • To Where Beyond These VoicesTo Where Beyond These...Transcript: To where beyond these voices, there is peaceYear of Death: 1883Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
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