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).

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
Not Dead To UsTranscript: Not dead to us we loved her dear
Not lost but gone before.
She lives with us in memory still
And will for evermoreYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Heaven is My HomeTranscript: Heaven is my homeYear of Birth: 1868Year of Death: 1894Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
God Knows BestTranscript: God knows bestYear of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
I Want No Mourning At...Transcript: I want no mourning at the bar
when I go out to seaYear of Birth: 1906Year of Death: 1995Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
To Be Loved Is Never To...Transcript: To Be Loved Is Never To Be ForgottenYear of Death: 1969Cemetery: Hindmarsh 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
Amavimus, Amamus,...Transcript: Amavimus, Amamus, AmabimusYear of Birth: 1855Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Keep Yourselves In The...Transcript: Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life
St Jude, Verse 21Year of Death: 1910Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
In Memory Ever NearTranscript: In memory ever nearCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
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