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
I Want No Mourning At...Transcript: I want no mourning at the bar
when I go out to seaYear of Birth: 1906Year of Death: 1995Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
A Noble Career EndedTranscript: A Noble Career EndedYear of Death: 1927Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
In The Blossom Of Life...Transcript: In the blossom of life God claimed him.
In the pride of his manhood days
He was taken away from his loved ones
Who are silently weeping always
Yet...Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: Hindmarsh 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 hop...Year of Death: 1895Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Deep Interr'd In...Transcript: Deep interr'd in earth's dark womb,
The mould'ring body lies:
But the Christian from the tomb
Shall soon triumphant rise,Year of Death: 1864Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
On That Happy Easter...Transcript: On that happy Easter morning
All the graves their dead restore
Father, Mother, Sister, Brother
Meet once more.Year of Death: 1913Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
The Bridge Is CrossedTranscript: The bridge is crossed
Time is the distance
Between you and meCemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
Close In Our HeartsTranscript: Close in our hearts he will always stay
Loved and remembered every day.Year of Death: 1963Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
And With A Voice Serene...Transcript: And with a voice serene and clear
His ransomed soul without a tear
His Saviour's praise is singingYear of Death: 1876Cemetery: 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- Read more...