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).

Duty Nobly DoneTranscript: Duty Nobly DoneYear of Death: 1916Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Though Gone From Us...Transcript: Though gone from us how hard to bear,
No more on Earth to roam
Midst all our grief 'tis joy to know
She has found a better homeYear of Death: 1888Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
Christ To Me Is Life On...Transcript: Christ to me is life on earth
And death to me is gain,
Because I trust through him alone
Salvation to obtain.Year of Death: 1919Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
In The Sweet Bye and ByeTranscript: In the sweet bye and bye we shall meet to be parted no moreCemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
In Sure And Certain HopeTranscript: In sure and certain hope of the resurrectionYear of Death: 1959Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
P His Words, His...Transcript: His words, his actions are not dead
But in my heart are daily read.Year of Death: 1902Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Our Love Will Never DieTranscript: Our love will never dieYear of Death: 1951Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Leaving Behind...Transcript: Leaving behind grateful and loving memoriesYear of Death: 1923Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Semper FidelisTranscript: Semper Fidelis
(Translates to 'Always Failthful')Year of Death: 1962Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
God Knows BestTranscript: God knows bestYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
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