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
Hold Thou Thy CrossTranscript: Hold Thou THy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies
Heaven't morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee
...Year of Death: 1934Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Dearest Mother We Have...Transcript: Dearest Mother we have laid thee
In the peaceful grave's embrace,
But thy memory will be cherished,
Till we see thy heavenly faceYear of Death: 1891Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
His Memory LivesTranscript: His memory lives within the hearts.
Of those who knew his worthYear of Death: 1933Cemetery: St George's Magill 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
Weep Not For Me, My...Transcript: Weep not for me, my friends so dear
I am not dead but sleeping here.Year of Death: 1884Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
Dreaming when Dawn'd...Transcript: Dreaming when Dawn's Left Hand was in the sky
I heard a voice within the Tavern cry,
Awaken my little ones, and fill the Cup
Before life's liquor i...Year of Death: 1997Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Prepare To Meet Thy GodTranscript: Prepare to meet thy GodYear of Death: 1873Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
God Knows BestTranscript: God knows bestYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: 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
A Mother We LovedTranscript: A mother we loved has gone to rest,
God has claimed his own;
Oh, may her gentle spirit be
A star to guide us home.Year of Death: 1924Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery- Read more...