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
P In Midnight Calm When...Transcript: In midnight calm when all was still
God gave His great command;
In silent sleep he passed away
To join the happy bandYear of Death: 1891Cemetery: Gumeracha 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
Hebrew 4,9Transcript: Hebr. 4,9Year of Death: 1939Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
P I Have Done With Sin,...Transcript: I have done with sin, I have done with sorrow.
I fly to the spotless realms of light,
Where the day that is break now shall have no morrow
And the ...Year of Death: 1888Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
UP But Soon At Break Of...Transcript: But soon at break of day,
Thy calm almighty voice
Stronger than death shall say
Awake, Arise, RejoiceYear of Death: 1908Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
P Leaving Behind...Transcript: Leaving behind grateful and loving memoriesYear of Death: 1923Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Our Love Will Never DieTranscript: Our love will never dieYear of Death: 1951Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Had He Asked UsTranscript: Had He asked us, well we know,
We should cry 'O spare this blow'
Yes with streaming tears should pray
Lord we love him let him stay.Year of Death: 1881Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Rest And Peace Grant...Transcript: Rest and peace grant unto them O Lord
and let light perpetual shine Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
God Knows How Much We...Transcript: God knows how much we miss them,
He counts the tears we shed,
And whispers hush, they are only sleeping
Your loved ones are not dead.Year of Birth: 1899Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery- Read more...