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
Also In MemoryTranscript: Also in memory of
all children who have died unnamed and are now safe in the arms of JesusYear of Birth: 1964Year of Death: 1964Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
P I Have Done With Sin,...Transcript: I have done with sin, I have done with sorrow.
I fly to the spotless realms of light,
Where the day that is break now shall have no morrow
And the ...Year of Death: 1888Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
P O Happy Day That...Transcript: O happy day that fixed my choice
On Thee my Saviour and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice
And tell its raptures all abroad.Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
God Knows BestTranscript: God knows bestYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
As The Ivy Clingeth To...Transcript: As the ivy clingeth to the oak,
So does our memory cling to theeYear of Death: 1907Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Why Should Our Tears...Transcript: Why Should Our Tears Run Down
And our hearts be sorely riven,
For another gem in the Saviour's crown
Another soul in Heaven?Year of Death: 1881Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
She Walked With GodTranscript: She walked with God and wore the white flower of a blameless lifeYear of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Duty Nobly DoneTranscript: Duty Nobly DoneYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
None Knows How Hard It...Transcript: None knows how hard it was to part.
None knows of the grief in my heard
Concealed to part with one so good.
And true, none knows but God.Year of Death: 1903Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Entered Into The Rest...Transcript: Entered into the rest that remainethYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery- Read more...