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).

A Little ChildTranscript: A little child shall lead themYear of Death: 1935Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
The Song Is EndedTranscript: The song is ended, but the melody lingers onYear of Birth: 1933Year of Death: 1996Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
P Heaven is My HomeTranscript: Heaven is my homeYear of Birth: 1868Year of Death: 1894Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
Death Is The MessengerTranscript: Death is the messenger of peace,
and calls the soul to HeavenYear of Death: 1901Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
If Love And Care Could...Transcript: If love and care could death prevent,
Thy days on earth would yet be spent
Life was desired, but God could see
Eternal rest was best for theeYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
An Affectionate WifeTranscript: An affectionate wife, a friend most dear
A tender mother liveth here.Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
A Son So KindTranscript: A son so kind, a brother dear
Out loving boy lies buried here
The loss is great that we sustain
We hope in Heaven to meet again.
RIPYear of Death: 1893Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
O Jesus Let Them EverTranscript: O Jesus let them ever be messengers of love between our human hearts and theeCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
Lift Up Your HeartsTranscript: Lift Up Your HeartsYear of Birth: 1865Year of Death: 1918Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
UP A Little WhileTranscript: A Little While John 16.16Year of Death: 1897
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