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
Holy Mary Pierce Me...Transcript: Holy Mary pierce me through.
In my heart each wound renew
Of my Saviour crucified.
Year of Death: 1949Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Like A Rose After The...Transcript: Like a rose after the rain
Something beautiful remainsCemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
P What Tho' In Lonely...Transcript: What tho' in lonely grief I sigh
For friends beloved no longer nigh,
Submissive would I still reply,
Thy will be done.Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Dearest Loved OneTranscript: Dearest loved one, we have lain thee,
In thy peaceful grave's embrace
But thy memory will be cherished,
Till we see thy Heavenly faceYear of Death: 1890Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
The Book Of LifeTranscript: The book of life is read, the long day ended.Year of Death: 1944Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
A Charitable RemembranceTranscript: A charitable remembrance in your prayers is likewise asked for the repose of the soul of Year of Death: 1854Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Though Death DividesTranscript: Though death divides, fond memory clingsYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
All He Had Hoped ForTranscript: All he had hoped for
All he had, he gaveYear of Death: 1942Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
To Live In HeartsTranscript: To live in hearts we leave behind is not to dieYear of Birth: 1895Year of Death: 1969Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
How Happy Every Child...Transcript: How happy every child of grace
Who knows his sins forgiven!
This earth, he cries, is not my place,
I seek my place in Heaven,Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...