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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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  • O For A Closer Walk With GodO For A Closer Walk...Transcript: O for a closer walk with God,
    A calm and Heavenly frame:
    A light to shine upon the road.
    That leads me to the lamb,
    What peaceful hours I once enj...
    Year of Death: 1909Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • To Be Loved Is Never To Be ForgottenTo Be Loved Is Never To...Transcript: To Be Loved Is Never To Be ForgottenYear of Death: 1969Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • Saviour In Thy Gracious KeepingSaviour In Thy Gracious...Transcript: Saviour in Thy gracious keeping,
    Leave we now our Father sleeping
    Year of Death: 1915Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
  • A Painful ShockA Painful ShockTranscript: A painful shock a blow severe
    To part with one we loved so dear;
    Our loss is great we'll not complain
    But Trust in God to meet again.
    Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • What Was There HereWhat Was There HereTranscript: What was here to court his stay
    Or keep him back from home,
    Whilst Angels beckoned him away
    And Jesus bade him come.

    Now He can read his titles ...
    Year of Death: 1896Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Fold Her O FatherFold Her O FatherTranscript: Fold her O Father in thine arms
    And let her henceforth be
    A Messenger of love between
    Our human heart's and Thee
    Year of Birth: 1903Year of Death: 1923Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • Our Lady Of LordesOur Lady Of LordesTranscript: Our Lady of Lordes pray for her.Year of Death: 1931Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
  • Weep Not For MeWeep Not For MeTranscript: Weep not for me, wife and children dear;
    Think on the dust that lieth here;
    And when this you see, remember me,
    Prepare for death and follow me.
    Year of Death: 1876Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • Love Is A BlossomLove Is A BlossomTranscript: Love is a blossom
    That knows no season
    Year of Birth: 1976Year of Death: 1996Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
  • P Heaven is My HomeP Heaven is My HomeTranscript: Heaven is my homeYear of Birth: 1868Year of Death: 1894Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
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