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
On That Happy Easter...Transcript: On that happy Easter morning
All the graves their dead restore
Father, Mother, Sister, Brother
Meet once more.Year of Death: 1913Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Though Grief Must...Transcript: Though greif must sadden every heart
When friendships ties are riven
Yet hope through grace, they only part
To meet again in HeavenYear of Death: 1874Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P There Shall Be Night...Transcript: There shall be night no moreYear of Death: 1912Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
Ever In Our ThoughtsTranscript: Ever in our thoughts,
With a love that knows no partingYear of Death: 1925Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Lord Remember MeTranscript: Lord remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom
Luke XIII.22.Year of Death: 1886Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
P One Less At Home.Transcript: One less at home.
The charmed circle broken - a dear face
Missed day by day from its accustomed place
But cleansed and saved and perfected by grace...Year of Death: 1902Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
Immaculate Heart Of MaryTranscript: Immaculate Heart of Mary
Your prayers for her extol,
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have mercy on her soul.Year of Death: 1932Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
P Safe In The Arms of...Transcript: Safe in the arms of Jesus
Resting gently on His chestYear of Death: 1927Cemetery: Hahndorf Cemetery
Safe In The Arms Of...Transcript: Safe in the arms of JesusYear of Death: 1918Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
He Always Lent A...Transcript: He always lent a helping hand
To those who wanted help
And never spoke of what he did
But kept it to himselfYear of Death: 1928Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery- Read more...