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
A Digger At RestTranscript: A Digger at restYear of Death: 2001Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
Prepare To Meet Thy GodTranscript: Prepare to meet thy GodYear of Death: 1873Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
He Gave HIs LIfeTranscript: He gave his life for his Home, King and CountryYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
P Jesus Lover of my SoulTranscript: Jesus lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom flyYear of Death: 1905Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
And I Heard A Voice...Transcript: And I heard a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, write blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, yea, saith the spirit that they may...Year of Death: 1881Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
P Time Restores to...Transcript: Time restores to earth each year,
All it took away.
Snows depart and birds appear.
Woods grow green and gay.
Blossoms fill the orchard-tree.
Wint...Year of Death: 1926Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
Here awhile we must be...Transcript: Here awhile we must be parted,
And the flesh its Sabbath keep
Waiting in a Holy stillness
Wrapt in sleepYear of Death: 1902Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Each Step I TakeTranscript: Each step I take my Saviour holds my hand and gently leads me homeCemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
P Sleep On In Thy BeautyTranscript: Sleep on in thy beauty
Thou fair angel child
By sorrow unblighted;
By sin undefiledYear of Death: 1891Cemetery: Norton Summit 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- Read more...