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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UP Dearest Mother Thou...Transcript: Dearest Mother thou hast left us,
We thy loss most deeply feel;
But 'tis God who hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.Year of Death: 1901Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Holy Mary Pierce Me...Transcript: Holy Mary pierce me through.
In my heart each wound renew
Of my Saviour crucified.
Year of Death: 1949Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
But The Fruit Of The...Transcript: 'But the fruit of the spirit is charity, joy, peace, patience...
Against such there is no lawYear of Birth: 1855Year of Death: 1938Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Blessed Are The DeadTranscript: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hencforth.
Rev. 14:13Year of Death: 1933Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
Sleep On In Thy BeautyTranscript: Sleep on in thy beauty
Thou sweet angel childYear of Death: 1919Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
He is Gone And I Miss...Transcript: He is gone and I miss his kindly voice
His warm heart beats no more;
Let us in this bright hope rejoice
Not lost but gone before.Year of Death: 1885Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
Be Ye Also ReadyTranscript: Be ye also readyYear of Death: 1927Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Sad Afflication And...Transcript: Sad afflication and much pain
To me on earth was given
But here I rest in hope to gain
A happy home in HeavenYear of Death: 1882Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Yet I Will RejoiceTranscript: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will Joy in the God of my SalvationYear of Death: 1893Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery
O Jesus, My DefenderTranscript: O Jesus, my defender,
My souls supreme delightYear of Death: 1926Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery- Read more...