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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

  • Too Dearly Loved To Be ForgottenToo Dearly Loved To Be...Transcript: Too Dearly Loved To Be ForgottenYear of Death: 1950Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • However Just Her Indignation Might BeHowever Just Her...Transcript: However just her indignation might be, her ideal was not to claim justice but to give tendernessYear of Death: 1910Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • God Will Mend The Broken ChainGod Will Mend The...Transcript: God will mend the broken chain
    Closer when we meet again
    Year of Death: 1948Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
  • Our Lost Loved OnesOur Lost Loved OnesTranscript: Our lost loved ones, we have laid them,
    In their peaceful graves embrace;
    But their memory will be cherished,
    Till we see their heavenly face.
    Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • In Cælo QuiesIn Cælo QuiesTranscript: in cælo quiesYear of Death: 1898Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • A Patient SuffererA Patient SuffererTranscript: A patient sufferer peacefully sleeping in God's care.Year of Death: 1928Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • In The Midst Of LifeIn The Midst Of LifeTranscript: In the midst of life, we are in deathCemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
  • And With A Voice Serene and ClearAnd With A Voice Serene...Transcript: And with a voice serene and clear
    His ransomed soul without a tear
    His Saviour's praise is singing
    Year of Death: 1876Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • P Other Refuge I Have NoneP Other Refuge I Have...Transcript: Other refuge I have none
    Hangs my helpless soul on Thee.
    Year of Birth: 1857Year of Death: 1887Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • A Pleasant SmileA Pleasant SmileTranscript: A pleasant smile and hearts of gold,
    The dearest parents this world could hold.
    For everyone they did their best.
    May God grant them eternal rest.
    Year of Death: 1940Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
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