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
He Always Wore A Happy...Transcript: He always wore a happy smile
He wore it every day
And he would cheer the hearts of those
He met upon his wayYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
A Son So KindTranscript: A son so kind, a brother dear
Out loving boy lies buried here
The loss is great that we sustain
We hope in Heaven to meet again.
RIPYear of Death: 1893Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
Until the Day BreakTranscript: Until the day breakCemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
UP Farewell, Ernie...Transcript: Farewell, Ernie dear, farewell.
Thy earthly race is run,
Though crushed with grief we'll strive to say.
O God, Thy will be done.Year of Death: 1901Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
The Song Is EndedTranscript: The song is ended, but the melody lingers onYear of Birth: 1933Year of Death: 1996Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
A Little ChildTranscript: A little child shall lead themYear of Death: 1935Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
UP Around His Bed We...Transcript: Around his bed we silent knelt,
With hearts all crushed and sore;
While through the gloom the sweet words stole
Not Lost, but gone before.Year of Death: 1895Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
O Jesus, My DefenderTranscript: O Jesus, my defender,
My souls supreme delightYear of Death: 1926Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
UP Good and Gentle Was...Transcript: Good and gentle was thy lifetime,
Christ has died and set thee free,
Wait a little, dearest loved one
And we soon shall follow thee.Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Thou Dearests, Best of...Transcript: Thou dearests, best of earth's best friends,
Thou faithful heart, can it be thus,
That life, love ends?
Thou who so longed for rest and peace
Hath...Year of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...