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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

  • They Are Not DeadThey Are Not DeadTranscript: They are not dead who live forever
    In the hearts of those they love
    Year of Death: 1941Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
  • We Ten Mourn For Thee MotherWe Ten Mourn For Thee...Transcript: We ten mourn for thee motherCemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
  • P One Less At Home.P One Less At Home.Transcript: One less at home!
    The charmed circle broken - A dear face
    Missed day by day from its accustomed place
    But cleansed and saved and perfected by grace...
    Year of Death: 1905Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
  • A Digger At RestA Digger At RestTranscript: A Digger at restYear of Death: 2001Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
  • P Last Train JourneyP Last Train JourneyTranscript: Last Train Journey: 1 Kings 10:2
    Co-Founders Baderloo Railway, Platform 1, Museums and 1936 ER's
    Year of Birth: 1936Year of Death: 1997Cemetery: Hahndorf Cemetery
  • The Gift of God is Eternal LifeThe Gift of God is...Transcript: The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
    Romans VI.23
    Year of Death: 1893Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
  • Duty Nobly DoneDuty Nobly DoneTranscript: Duty Nobly DoneYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Why Do We MournWhy Do We MournTranscript: Why do we mourn departing friends
    Or shake at Death's alarms
    Tis but the voice that Jesus Sends
    To call them to his arms

    The graves of all His s...
    Year of Death: 1859Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery
  • The Heavenly Gates Stood OpenThe Heavenly Gates...Transcript: The heavenly gates stood open,
    A gentle voice said come
    And with farewell unspoken
    He calmly entered home.
    Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • So He Giveth His Beloved SleepSo He Giveth His...Transcript: So he giveth His beloved sleepYear of Death: 1886Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
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