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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).

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  • Our Lost Loved OnesOur Lost Loved OnesTranscript: Our lost loved ones, we have laid them,
    In their peaceful graves embrace;
    But their memory will be cherished,
    Till we see their heavenly face.
    Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • 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
  • Nothing In My Hand I BringNothing In My Hand I...Transcript: Nothing in my hand I bring,
    Simply to thee, Lord, I cling
    Year of Birth: 1822Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
  • P In Our Garden of MemoriesP In Our Garden of...Transcript: In our garden of memories
    We meet every day.
    Year of Death: 1942Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
  • In Heaven There Is One Angel MoreIn Heaven There Is One...Transcript: In Heaven there is one angel moreYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Thou Art Gone To The GraveThou Art Gone To The...Transcript: Thou art gone to the grave we no behold thee.
    Nor tread the rough paths of the world by thy side
    But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold the...
    Year of Death: 1882Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Enthusiasm Is The Height Of ManEnthusiasm Is The...Transcript: Enthusiasm is the height of man: It is the passing from the human to the divine.Year of Birth: 1866Year of Death: 1929Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • Blessed and Holy Are TheyBlessed and Holy Are...Transcript: Blessed and Holy are they that hath part in the first resurrection.
    Rev. 20. Chap 6. Verse
    Year of Death: 1896Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
  • A Brilliant Career Cut ShortA Brilliant Career Cut...Transcript: A Brilliant Career Cut ShortYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • He Shall Gather The LambsHe Shall Gather The...Transcript: He shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom.Year of Birth: 1847Year of Death: 1848Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
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