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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Thou 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
P Our Father Dear Has...Transcript: Our Father dear has gone to rest
To live in Heaven among the blest,
We would not call him back again
For he is free from grief and pain.Year of Death: 1887Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
In Memory Ever NearTranscript: In memory ever nearCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
A Little ChildTranscript: A little child shall lead themYear of Death: 1935Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
God Has Opened His...Transcript: God has opened His Heavenly gates wide and taken three beloved ones inside.Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
P To Know Him Was To...Transcript: To know him was to love himYear of Death: 1921Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
Gone Are The Weary DaysTranscript: Gone are the weary day's of suffering
Sweetest rest has followed pain,
You are sleeping, Goodnight, dear Mother,
In the morn we'll meet again.Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Took Her Fill Of MusicTranscript: Took her fill of music, joy of thought and seeing
Came and stayed and went, nor ever ceased to smile.Year of Birth: 1933Year of Death: 1956Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
The Bridge Is CrossedTranscript: The bridge is crossed
Time is the distance
Between you and meCemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
God Knows How Much We...Transcript: God knows how much we miss them,
He counts the tears we shed,
And whispers hush, they are only sleeping
Your loved ones are not dead.Year of Birth: 1899Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery- Read more...