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).

And As The Daylight...Transcript: And as the daylight dieth
In eventide once more,
A star steals through the sunset
That never rose beforeYear of Death: 1930Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Beautiful MemoriesTranscript: Beautiful Memories are all we have leftYear of Death: 1940Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
A Tiny Soul TakenTranscript: A tiny soul taken
From his parents
Melva and Dennis
Loved and never
ForgottenYear of Birth: 1948Year of Death: 1948Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
P We Loved Thee Well,...Transcript: We loved thee well, but Jesus loves thee best.Year of Death: 1901Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
They Rest From Their...Transcript: They rest from their laborsYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
P His Words, His...Transcript: His words, his actions are not dead
But in my heart are daily read.Year of Death: 1902Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
UP God Gently Closed...Transcript: God gently closed their weary eyes and whispered peace by thine.Year of Death: 1932Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
What Is There Here To...Transcript: What is there here to court my stay
Or hold me back from home,
While Angels beckon me away
And Jesus bids me come.Year of Death: 1936Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
Loved At HomeTranscript: Loved at home, loved abroad, honoured by allYear of Death: 1912Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
P Leaving Behind...Transcript: Leaving behind grateful and loving memoriesYear of Death: 1923Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
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