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
It Is A Holy And...Transcript: It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from their sins.
2 Maccab 12.46Year of Death: 1876Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
May Angels Guard Her...Transcript: May angels guard her sleeping dust
Until Jesus comes to raise the just.Year of Death: 1886Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
Into Thy HandsTranscript: Into Thy hands O'LordYear of Death: 1940Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Our Family Chain For...Transcript: Our family chain for many years
Was fondly linked together;
But oh. that chain is broken now,
One link has gone for ever.Year of Death: 1896Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
I Have Finished My...Transcript: I have finished my course, I have kept the faith
2. Tim: 4.7Year of Birth: 1858Year of Death: 1944Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Then Cheer Ye Fond WidowTranscript: Then cheer ye fond widow who sadly weep,
For happy are they who in Jesus sleep.Year of Death: 1913Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Lift Up Your HeartsTranscript: Lift Up Your HeartsYear of Birth: 1865Year of Death: 1918Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
God Needed One More...Transcript: God needed one more Angel child,
Amidst his shining band,
And so He bent with loving smiles
And clasped dear Freddy's handYear of Death: 1891Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
A Pillar in the Temple...Transcript: A Pillar in the Temple of God Rev III.12Year of Death: 1895Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Beyond The PartingTranscript: Beyond the parting and the meeting
Beyond the farewell and the greeting
Love, Rest and HomeYear of Death: 1879Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery- Read more...