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
Thy Labours O'erTranscript: Thy labours o'erYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
The One We Loved Is Now...Transcript: The one we loved is now laid low
His fond true heart is still
The hands that often helped us so
Lies now in Death's cold chill
Not dead to us, we ...Year of Death: 1903Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Our Litte DarlingTranscript: Our little darling has the secret solved
Why she lived and died God resolved,
Tis hard to part, but why dictate
To Him above who guides our fate?
...Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Safe WIth The MasterTranscript: Safe with the MasterYear of Death: 1924Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Be Ye Also ReadyTranscript: Be ye also readyYear of Death: 1927Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
In Memory Ever NearTranscript: In memory ever nearCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
For Tom Has Gone AloftTranscript: For Tom Has Gone AloftYear of Death: 1883Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
UP Fond Of Nature And...Transcript: Fond of nature and all things beautifulYear of Birth: 1902Year of Death: 1995Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
UP Freely My Soul...Transcript: Freely my soul expects the call
And with transporting view
Stretches her wings to reach her home
And bids the world adieuYear of Death: 1870Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
UP So Lycidas Sunk LowTranscript: So Lycidas sunk low, but mounted high
thro the dear migh of Him that walk'd the waves
MiltonYear of Birth: 1877Year of Death: 1926Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery- Read more...