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).

In Heaven There Is One...Transcript: In Heaven there is one angel moreYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace 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
He Laid Down His LifeTranscript: He laid down his life for his King and CountryYear of Death: 1918Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
At RestTranscript: At restYear of Death: 1940Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Just A Memory Fond...Transcript: Just a memory fond and true
To show dear Mother we still think of you.Year of Death: 1919Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
Beyond The ValeTranscript: Beyond the vale
Our loved ones restYear of Death: 1963Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Christ To Me Is Life On...Transcript: Christ to me is life on earth
And death to me is gain,
Because I trust through him alone
Salvation to obtain.Year of Death: 1919Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
In Sure And Certain HopeTranscript: In sure and certain hope of a glorious resurrectionYear of Death: 1925Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
A Pillar in the Temple...Transcript: A Pillar in the Temple of God Rev III.12Year of Death: 1895Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
For If We Believe That...Transcript: For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
1 Thess IV.14
Year of Death: 1877Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
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