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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).

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  • Loyal In ServiceLoyal In ServiceTranscript: Loyal in ServiceYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Gone To Be WIth JesusGone To Be WIth JesusTranscript: Gone to be with Jesus in the climes of endless joy.
    Where sin and death never come, and parting will be no more.
    Year of Death: 1906Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • 'Tis Hard To Part From Those We Love'Tis Hard To Part From...Transcript: 'Tis hard to part from those we love,
    'Tis hard to say "Farewell,
    'Tis hard to say 'Thy will be done'.
    How hard, no tongue can tell.

    But Thou wi...
    Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
  • Beloved, Regretted, GoneBeloved, Regretted, GoneTranscript: Beloved, Regretted, Gone.
    Remembered in the Grave.
    Year of Birth: 1899Year of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Only A Little WhileOnly A Little WhileTranscript: Only a little whileYear of Death: 1900Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Our Lady Of LordesOur Lady Of LordesTranscript: Our Lady of Lordes pray for her.Year of Death: 1931Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
  • UP Far Beyond This World Of ChangesUP Far Beyond This...Transcript: Far beyond this world of changes
    Far beyond this world of care
    We shall find our missing loved ones
    In our Father's mansion fair
    Year of Death: 1914Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
  • P Rock Of Ages Cleft For MeP Rock Of Ages Cleft...Transcript: Rock of ages cleft for me
    Let me hide myself in Thee
    Year of Death: 1887Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
  • Took Her Fill Of MusicTook Her Fill Of MusicTranscript: Took her fill of music, joy of thought and seeing
    Came and stayed and went, nor ever ceased to smile.
    Year of Birth: 1933Year of Death: 1956Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
  • Beautiful MemoriesBeautiful MemoriesTranscript: Beautiful Memories are all we have leftYear of Death: 1940Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
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