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
P The Earth Beneath...Transcript: The earth beneath holds
Treasures in decay,
Fred and Rose, the names
Our lips once used to say
Redeemed in Christ
In Holy Baptism restored
Dead ...Year of Death: 1982Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
P Though Gone From Us...Transcript: Though gone from us how hard to bear,
No more on Earth to roam
Midst all our grief 'tis joy to know
She has found a better homeYear of Death: 1888Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
A Little ChildTranscript: A little child shall lead themYear of Death: 1935Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Never Trust But Hold...Transcript: Never trust but hold fast your own
That no one can break up your homeYear of Death: 1887Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
UP Giving Up My All To...Transcript: Giving up my all to follow
Just to do my Master's Year of Death: 1918Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
P To Know Him Was To...Transcript: To know him was to love himYear of Death: 1921Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
Sleep On Beloved and...Transcript: Sleep on beloved sleep and take thy rest
Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast
We loved thee well but Jesus loves thee bestYear of Death: 1894Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Home At Last, Thy...Transcript: Home at last, thy labour done,
Safe and blest, the victory won,
Jordan passed, from pain set free.
Angels now have welcomed thee,
When earth's son...Year of Death: 1892Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Day After DayTranscript: Day after day we saw her fade
And gently pass away
Yet often in our hearts we prayed
That she might longer stayYear of Death: 1886Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Hold Thou Thy CrossTranscript: Hold Thou THy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies
Heaven't morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee
...Year of Death: 1934Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery- Read more...