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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May Is Mary's MonthTranscript: May is Mary's month, and I muse on this and wonder why
Year of Birth: 1939Year of Death: 1985Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Duty Nobly DoneTranscript: Duty Nobly DoneYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Gone Are The Weary DaysTranscript: Gone are the weary day's of suffering
Sweetest rest has followed pain,
You are sleeping, Goodnight, dear Mother,
In the morn we'll meet again.Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Their Name Liveth For...Transcript: Their name liveth for evermoreYear of Birth: 1894Year of Death: 1918Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
I Am Not DeadTranscript: I am not dead, but sleeping here,
Weep not for me my children dear,
Short was my stay, but long is my rest,
To take me from you, God thought best.Year of Death: 1910Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
Nearer My God to TheeTranscript: Nearer my God to TheeYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
She Will Never PassTranscript: She will never pass into nothingness but still will keep
a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams and health and quiet breathing.Year of Death: 1933Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
She Lived UnselfishlyTranscript: She lived unselfishly
She wrote inspiringly
She died gloriouslyCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
Tottie Dearest How We...Transcript: Tottie dearest how we miss you,
Your soul to him above has passed.
But in our memory you will dwell.
As long as life doth last.
Your gentla all ...Year of Death: 1909Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
I Know That My Redeemer...Transcript: I know that my Redeemer livethYear of Birth: 1845Year of Death: 1898Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery- Read more...