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 Resting Where No...Transcript: Resting where no shadows fall
In perfect peace they await us allYear of Death: 1914Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
In My Fathers HouseTranscript: In my Father's house are many mansions
John 14Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
In The Name, The...Transcript: In the name, the precious name of Him who died for me
Through grace I'll win the promised crown
Whate'er my cross may be.Year of Death: 1906Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
They Are Not DeadTranscript: They are not dead who live forever
In the hearts of those they loveYear of Death: 1941Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
Eternal Rest Grant Unto...Transcript: Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon her.Year of Death: 1953Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Short Was His LifeTranscript: Short was his life
Sweet may he rest
God called him
When he thought it bestYear of Birth: 1872Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Pain Nor SicknessTranscript: Pain nor sickness e'er can enter,
Grief nor woe my lot shall share;
But in that celestial centre.
I a crown of life shall wearYear of Death: 1878Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
P What Tho' In Lonely...Transcript: What tho' in lonely grief I sigh
For friends beloved no longer nigh,
Submissive would I still reply,
Thy will be done.Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
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 O Happy Day That...Transcript: O happy day that fixed my choice
On Thee my Saviour and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice
And tell its raptures all abroad.Year of Death: 1900Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery- Read more...