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
P Rock Of Ages Cleft...Transcript: Rock of ages cleft for me
Let me hide myself in TheeYear of Death: 1887Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
Now That The Race Of...Transcript: Now that the race of life is run,
Father , give thy wearied one
Rest for evermore
When for vanished days we yearn,
Days that never can return,
T...Year of Death: 1923Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Angel Bright And FairTranscript: Angel Bright And FairYear of Death: 1918Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Be Ye Also Ready For In...Transcript: "Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh"
Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery
P Peaceful Be Thy...Transcript: Peaceful be thy silent slumber
Peaceful in thy grave so low
Thou no more wilt join our number
Thou no more our song wilt know.
Yet again we hope...Year of Death: 1921Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
He Shall Gather The...Transcript: He shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom.Year of Birth: 1847Year of Death: 1848Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
Weep Not, Mourn NotTranscript: Weep not, mourn not, rather pray
While time to you is given;
Your tears will only wet our clay
But your prayers may gain us Heaven.Year of Death: 1909Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
A Precious One From Us...Transcript: A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loced is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
That never can be filled.
God in his wisdom has reca...Year of Death: 1903Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
In My Fathers HouseTranscript: In my Father's house are many mansions
John 14Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
He Laid Down His LifeTranscript: He laid down his life for his King and CountryYear of Death: 1918Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery- Read more...