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).
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'Tossed No More On...Transcript: 'Tossed no more on life's rough billows
All the storms of life have fled,
God has found a softer pillow
For our darling Mother's head.Year of Death: 1928Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
A Few Short YearsTranscript: A few short years of labour past
We reach the happy shore
Where death divided friends at last
Shall meet to part no more.Year of Death: 1874Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
When On Earth I Breathe...Transcript: When on earth I breathe no more
The prayer, oft mixed with tears before,
I'll sing upon a happier shore
Thy will be doneYear of Death: 1886Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
The Lord Is My ShepherdTranscript: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
He leadesth me beside the still waters
Psalm 23Year of Death: 1880Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Took Her Fill Of MusicTranscript: Took her fill of music, joy of thought and seeing
Came and stayed and went, nor ever ceased to smile.Year of Birth: 1933Year of Death: 1956Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
It Is EnoughTranscript: It is enough: Earth's struggles soon shall cease
And Jesus call us to Heavens perfect peaceYear of Death: 1901Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
At One With All BeingTranscript: At One With All BeingYear of Birth: 1897Year of Death: 1991Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
Beyond The PartingTranscript: Beyond the parting and the meeting
Beyond the farewell and the greeting
Love, Rest and HomeYear of Death: 1879Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery
P There Remaineth...Transcript: There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of GodYear of Death: 1888Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Some Day We May...Transcript: Some day we may understandYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...