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 Resting Where No...Transcript: Resting where no shadows fall
In perfect peace they await us allYear of Death: 1914Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
She Will Never PassTranscript: She will never pass into nothingness but still will keep
a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams and health and quiet breathing.Year of Death: 1933Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
P Life Is The Time To...Transcript: Life is the time to serve the Lord
The time to insure a great reward
And wilst the lamp holds our to burn
The vilest sinner may returnYear of Death: 1880Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
Long Days and NightsTranscript: Long days and nights she bore her pain
To wait for cure 'twas all in vain.
But God alone who thought it best
Did ease her pain and give her rest.Year of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Thy Labours O'erTranscript: Thy labours o'erYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Saviour In Thy Gracious...Transcript: Saviour in Thy gracious keeping,
Leave we now our Father sleepingYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
Loved At HomeTranscript: Loved at home, loved abroad, honoured by allYear of Death: 1912Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
Loyal In ServiceTranscript: Loyal in ServiceYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Weep Not For Me, My...Transcript: Weep not for me my parents dear,
I am not dead, but sleeping here,
Tho sad my lot and short my days
I'll rise in heave to sing God's praise.Year of Death: 1865Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
Now That My Journey Has...Transcript: Now that my journey has just begun
my course so little trod
I'll stay before I further run
and give myself to GodYear of Death: 1884Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery- Read more...