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
Remorseless Death...Transcript: Remorseless death amongst us comes
And bitter grief imparts
It takes the loved ones from our homes
But never from our heartsYear of Death: 1892Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Only A Little WhileTranscript: Only a little whileYear of Death: 1900Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Be Ye Also Ready For In...Transcript: "Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh"
Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery
At Rest Dear Son With...Transcript: At rest dear son with comrades brave
You, who for right, your life laid down,
The Angels know your grave today,
And weave for you, the warriors cro...Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
UP 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 fairYear of Death: 1914Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Angel Bright And FairTranscript: Angel Bright And FairYear of Death: 1918Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
There Will Be No...Transcript: There will be no goodbyes dear
But there will always be the memoryYear of Death: 1965Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Nothing In My Hand I...Transcript: Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to thee, Lord, I clingYear of Birth: 1822Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
A Little ChildTranscript: A little child shall lead themYear of Death: 1935Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
P Not All The Affection...Transcript: Not all the affection we gave her,
Could save our dear loved one from pain,
But her sufferings are o'er, and in Heaven
We shall mee our dear Martha...Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery- Read more...