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).

Ever In Our ThoughtsTranscript: Ever in our thoughts,
With a love that knows no partingYear of Death: 1925Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Sleep On In Thy BeautyTranscript: Sleep on in thy beauty
Thou sweet angel childYear of Death: 1919Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Beautiful MemoriesTranscript: Beautiful MemoriesYear of Death: 1930Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Sweetly Resting In...Transcript: Sweetly Resting In God's CareYear of Death: 1929Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
He is Gone And I Miss...Transcript: He is gone and I miss his kindly voice
His warm heart beats no more;
Let us in this bright hope rejoice
Not lost but gone before.Year of Death: 1885Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
To Die Is GainTranscript: To Die Is GainYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Semper FidelisTranscript: Semper Fidelis
(Translates to 'Always Failthful')Year of Death: 1962Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
In Sure And Certain HopeTranscript: In sure and certain hope of the resurrectionYear of Death: 1959Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
O Give Thanks To The...Transcript: O give thanks to the Lord of Lords for his mercy endureth for ever.Year of Birth: 1886Year of Death: 1965Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
P How Blessed With...Transcript: How blessed with Jesus in bliss there to reign
Where Death cannot enter nor sorrow nor pain.
Text 1 John 3: V2Cemetery: Hahndorf Cemetery
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