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
Rest After A Long And...Transcript: Rest after a long and beautiful lifeCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
Be Ye Also ReadyTranscript: Be ye also readyYear of Death: 1927Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
UP God Gently Closed...Transcript: God gently closed their weary eyes and whispered peace by thine.Year of Death: 1932Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
A 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
We Mourn Thee In SilenceTranscript: We mourn thee in silence,
No eyes see us weep
But still in our bosom
Your memory we keepYear of Death: 1888Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Precious Darling, She...Transcript: Precious darling, she has left us.
Left us, yes, for ever more;
But we hope to meet our loved one,
On that bright and happy shore.
Lonely the hous...Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Be Ye Also Ready For In...Transcript: "Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh"
Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery
God Knows How Much We...Transcript: God knows how much we miss them,
He counts the tears we shed,
And whispers hush, they are only sleeping
Your loved ones are not dead.Year of Birth: 1899Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
He Said, The Maid Is...Transcript: He said, the maid is not dead.
Matthew 9.c.24.vYear of Death: 1887Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
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- Read more...


