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
Then Cheer Ye Fond WidowTranscript: Then cheer ye fond widow who sadly weep,
For happy are they who in Jesus sleep.Year of Death: 1913Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Beautiful MemoriesTranscript: Beautiful MemoriesYear of Death: 1930Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
It Is A Holy And...Transcript: It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from their sins.
2 Maccab 12.46Year of Death: 1876Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Long Days and NightsTranscript: Long days and nights she bore her pain
To wait for cure 'twas all in vain.
But God alone who thought it best
Did ease her pain and give her rest.Year of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
In Sure And Certain HopeTranscript: In sure and certain hope of a glorious resurrectionYear of Death: 1925Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
In My Fathers HouseTranscript: In my Father's house are many mansions
John 14Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
P Sweet Little Flower,...Transcript: Sweet little Flower, too lovely to stay
God called him home to lead us the way.Year of Death: 1919Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Pain Nor SicknessTranscript: Pain nor sickness e'er can enter,
Grief nor woe my lot shall share;
But in that celestial centre.
I a crown of life shall wearYear of Death: 1878Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
In The Blossom Of Life...Transcript: In the blossom of life God claimed him.
In the pride of his manhood days
He was taken away from his loved ones
Who are silently weeping always
Yet...Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
There Is Rest For The...Transcript: There is rest for the wearyYear of Death: 1906Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery- Read more...