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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).

Recent Entries

  • He Shall Carry the LambsHe Shall Carry the LambsTranscript: He shall carry the lambs in His armsCemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Sad Afflication And Much PainSad 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 Heaven
    Year of Death: 1882Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • All You That Do My Grave Pass ByAll You That Do My...Transcript: All you that do my grave pass by,
    As you are now, so once was I;
    As I am now, so you will be;
    Remember man, and pray for me.
    Year of Death: 1865Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • P Those Hands That Held Books To LearnP Those Hands That Held...Transcript: Those hands that held books to learn
    Now hold it now no more
    Her ????? Shall never here return
    Year of Death: 1875Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
  • Another Little AngelAnother Little AngelTranscript: Another little angel at the throne of GodYear of Death: 1910Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • On That Happy Easter MorningOn 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
  • I Have Finished My CourseI Have Finished My...Transcript: I have finished my course, I have kept the faith
    2. Tim: 4.7
    Year of Birth: 1858Year of Death: 1944Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • Music In Its Highest FormMusic In Its Highest...Transcript: Music in its highest form
    seems a pensieve memory
    Year of Birth: 1834Year of Death: 1924Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • A Faithful HusbandA Faithful HusbandTranscript: A faithful husband, True and kind
    A more loving father one could not find
    Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • P How Blessed With Jesus In BlissP How Blessed With...Transcript: How blessed with Jesus in bliss there to reign
    Where Death cannot enter nor sorrow nor pain.
    Text 1 John 3: V2
    Cemetery: Hahndorf Cemetery
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