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 Noble Career EndedTranscript: A Noble Career EndedYear of Death: 1927Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Wearied of This Lifes...Transcript: Wearied of this lifes journey
Of battles with pain and strife
Gone from this world of sorrow
To a home of eternal lifeYear of Birth: 1870Year of Death: 1893Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
P I Loved Her, Oh! No...Transcript: I loved her, oh! No tongue can tell
How much I loved her and how well.
God loved her too, and thought it best
To take her to her heavenly rest.Year of Death: 1877Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
He Asked Life Of TheeTranscript: He asked life of thee and thou gavest it
Him even length of days for ever and ever
Jesus said - I came that they may have
Life and may have it abun...Year of Birth: 1869Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
A Little ChildTranscript: A little child shall lead themYear of Death: 1935Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
The Book Of LifeTranscript: The book of life is read, the long day ended.Year of Death: 1944Cemetery: North East Road 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
He Always Wore A Happy...Transcript: He always wore a happy smile
He wore it every day
And he would cheer the hearts of those
He met upon his wayYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Gone To Heaven Where...Transcript: Gone to heaven where pain is ended
To that blessed home above
Where all are pure and holy
In the realm of peace and loveYear of Death: 1886Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery
Beneath This Cold And...Transcript: Beneath this cold and humble stone
Lies mouldering in the dust
A man through life to virtue proud
Upright sincere and justYear of Death: 1875Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda- Read more...