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...Transcript: Too Dearly Loved To Be ForgottenYear of Death: 1950Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
However 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...Transcript: God will mend the broken chain
Closer when we meet againYear of Death: 1948Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Our 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 QuiesTranscript: in cælo quiesYear of Death: 1898Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
A Patient SuffererTranscript: A patient sufferer peacefully sleeping in God's care.Year of Death: 1928Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
In The Midst Of LifeTranscript: In the midst of life, we are in deathCemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
And With A Voice Serene...Transcript: And with a voice serene and clear
His ransomed soul without a tear
His Saviour's praise is singingYear of Death: 1876Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
P 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 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- Read more...