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).

Tottie Dearest How We...Transcript: Tottie dearest how we miss you,
Your soul to him above has passed.
But in our memory you will dwell.
As long as life doth last.

Your gentla all ...Year of Death: 1909Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Another Little AngelTranscript: Another little angel at the throne of GodYear of Death: 1910Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Be Thou ThyselfTranscript: Be Thou Thyself before my closing eye;
Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies
Heavens, morning breaks and earths vain shadow flee
In Li...Year of Birth: 1814Year of Death: 1902Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
A Faithful HusbandTranscript: A faithful husband, True and kind
A more loving father one could not findYear of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
We Bless The YearsTranscript: We bless the years that called them ours
And leave the rest to God.
Year of Death: 1920Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
Prepare To Meet Thy GodTranscript: Prepare to meet thy GodYear of Death: 1873Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Lord Remember MeTranscript: Lord remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom
Luke XIII.22.Year of Death: 1886Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
There Is Sweet Rest In...Transcript: There Is Sweet Rest In HeavenYear of Death: 1898Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Rest After A Long And...Transcript: Rest after a long and beautiful lifeCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
For King and EmpireTranscript: For King and EmpireYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
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