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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Angels To Beckon MeTranscript: Angels to beckon me
Nearer my God to Thee,
Nearer to Thee.Year of Death: 1910Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Our Gallant Watchers Of...Transcript: Our gallant watchers of the skies
Off wander into Paradise,
God calls, heav'n lies in prospect wide
Lo'. They are standing by His side.Year of Death: 1942Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Come Unto Me All Ye...Transcript: Come unto Me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.
Matt II.28Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Hindmarsh 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
To A Beautiful LIfeTranscript: To a beautiful life
came a peaceful end.
She died as she lived
Everyone's friend.Year of Death: 1935Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
UP Brighter, Fairer,...Transcript: Brighter, Fairer, far than living
With no trace of woe or pain,
Robed in everlasting beauty
We shall meet him once again,
Far beyond this world of...Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
P United After Many...Transcript: United after many years
Anchored on the happy shoresYear of Death: 1923Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
My Saviour Comfort MeTranscript: My Saviour Comfort MeYear of Death: 1938Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
He Is Gone Like A FlowerTranscript: He is gone like a flower cut down in full bloom.
From the sunshine of life to the shade of the tomb;
But death cannot sever the chain of our love
N...Cemetery: Hindmarsh 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- Read more...