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
Long Day's With PatienceTranscript: Long day's with patience she bore her pain
To wait for cure was all in vain
But God alone who thought it best
Did ease her pain and give her restYear of Death: 1894Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
At Rest Dear Son With...Transcript: At rest dear son with comrades brave
You, who for right, your life laid down,
The Angels know your grave today,
And weave for you, the warriors cro...Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
To Die Is GainTranscript: To Die Is GainYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
P Our Wasting Lives...Transcript: Our wasting lives grow shorter still,
As days and months increase,
And every beating pulse we tell
Leaves but the number less.
Asleep in Jesus b...Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
Beautiful MemoriesTranscript: Beautiful Memories are all we have leftYear of Death: 1940Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
A Tiny Soul TakenTranscript: A tiny soul taken
From his parents
Melva and Dennis
Loved and never
ForgottenYear of Birth: 1948Year of Death: 1948Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Like A Rose After The...Transcript: Like a rose after the rain
Something beautiful remainsCemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
In Sure And Certain HopeTranscript: In sure and certain hope of the resurrectionYear of Death: 1959Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
Our Litte DarlingTranscript: Our little darling has the secret solved
Why she lived and died God resolved,
Tis hard to part, but why dictate
To Him above who guides our fate?
...Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...