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).
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I Heard The Voice of...Transcript: I heard the voice of Jesus say come unto me and rest
Lay down thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast
I came to Jesus as I was weary and wo...Year of Death: 1883Cemetery: Hindmarsh 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
P Rock Of Ages Cleft...Transcript: Rock of ages cleft for me
Let me hide myself in TheeYear of Death: 1887Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
The Last TributeTranscript: The last tribute to a beloved and only sonYear of Death: 1861Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
God So Loved The WorldTranscript: God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth on him should not perish but have everlasting life.
In death on Ch...Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
P In Midnight Calm When...Transcript: In midnight calm when all was still
God gave His great command;
In silent sleep he passed away
To join the happy bandYear of Death: 1891Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
To Live In HeartsTranscript: To live in hearts we leave behind is not to dieYear of Birth: 1895Year of Death: 1969Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
I Expect To PassTranscript: I expect to pass through this world but once;
And good therefor that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature. Let me do it n...Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
In Memory Ever NearTranscript: In memory ever nearCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
One Family We Dwell In...Transcript: One family we dwell in him.
One church, above, beneath,
Though now divided by the stream
The narrow stream of deathYear of Death: 1858Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery- Read more...