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
Only Those Who Have LostTranscript: Only those who have lost are able to tell
The pain at the heart in saying farewellYear of Death: 1909Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
She Walked With GodTranscript: She walked with God and wore the white flower of a blameless lifeYear of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Oh, The World Is ColdTranscript: Oh, the World is cold and I cannot go back
Press forward I surely must
I will place my hand in His wounded palm
Step over the line and trustYear of Death: 1898Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Into Thy HandsTranscript: Into Thy hands O'LordYear of Death: 1940Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Joyful, Gentle and...Transcript: Joyful, Gentle and UprightYear of Death: 1927Cemetery: Hahndorf Cemetery
Music In Its Highest...Transcript: Music in its highest form
seems a pensieve memoryYear of Birth: 1834Year of Death: 1924Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
It Is I Who Miss HimTranscript: It is I who miss him.
I who loved him best.Year of Death: 1921Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
There The Wicked Cease...Transcript: There the wicked cease from troubling and there the weary be at rest.
Job III Chap 17 VerseYear of Death: 1878Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
UP Good and Gentle Was...Transcript: Good and gentle was thy lifetime,
Christ has died and set thee free,
Wait a little, dearest loved one
And we soon shall follow thee.Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
P Time Restores to...Transcript: Time restores to earth each year,
All it took away.
Snows depart and birds appear.
Woods grow green and gay.
Blossoms fill the orchard-tree.
Wint...Year of Death: 1926Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery- Read more...