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
In The Midst Of LifeTranscript: In the midst of life, we are in deathCemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
I Have Finished My...Transcript: I have finished my course, I have kept the faith
2. Tim: 4.7Year of Birth: 1858Year of Death: 1944Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Lord Remember MeTranscript: Lord remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom
Luke XIII.22.Year of Death: 1886Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Have Pity On MeTranscript: " Have Pity on me my friends, at least you my friends have pity on me." Job 19.21Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
They Are Not DeadTranscript: They are not dead who live forever
In the hearts of those they loveYear of Death: 1941Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
UP A Brief Life, Not...Transcript: A brief life, not forgotten.Year of Birth: 1939Year of Death: 1939Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
And With A Voice Serene...Transcript: And with a voice serene and clear
His ransomed soul without a tear
His Saviour's praise is singingYear of Death: 1876Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Farewell My WifeTranscript: Farewell my wife, my children dear,
I am not dead, but sleeping here
My debt is paid the grave you see.
Prepare you all to follow me.Year of Death: 1905Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
Snatch'd By Grim DeathTranscript: Snatch'd by grim death, alas too soon he fled,
At prime of life, to join the silent dead,
But when the trumpet, sounds that awful phrase
May angels...Year of Death: 1875Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
His Sun Set While Yet...Transcript: HIs sun set while yet dayYear of Death: 1917Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)- Read more...