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 A Little WhileTranscript: Only a little whileYear of Death: 1900Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P I Miss Your Face, I...Transcript: I miss your face, I miss your hands,
Yet love for you remains,
A love that dwells within my heart,
And binds my soul in chains.
From MotherYear of Death: 1928Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
The Book Of LifeTranscript: The book of life is read, the long day ended.Year of Death: 1944Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Some Day We May...Transcript: Some day we may understandYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
In The Name, The...Transcript: In the name, the precious name of Him who died for me
Through grace I'll win the promised crown
Whate'er my cross may be.Year of Death: 1906Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Who Plucked That Lovely...Transcript: Who plucked that lovely flower;
"The Master",
The gardener held his peaceYear of Death: 1936Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
If Love And Care Could...Transcript: If love and care could death prevent,
Thy days on earth would yet be spent
Life was desired, but God could see
Eternal rest was best for theeYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
I Will Lay The Fair...Transcript: I will lay the fair casket that held you
Away beneath the sweet grassy sodYear of Death: 1889Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Close In Our HeartsTranscript: Close in our hearts he will always stay
Loved and remembered every day.Year of Death: 1963Cemetery: West Terrace 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
He has found a better home.Year of Death: 1888Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery- Read more...