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).

Until the Day BreakTranscript: Until the day breakCemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
A Little ChildTranscript: A little child shall lead themYear of Death: 1935Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Saviour In Thy Gracious...Transcript: Saviour in Thy gracious keeping,
Leave we now our Father sleepingYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
A Happy LifeTranscript: A happy life & a peaceful endYear of Death: 1921Cemetery: West Terrace 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
Silent Thoughts Bring...Transcript: Silent thoughts bring fond memoriesYear of Death: 1956Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
Tottie Dearest How We...Transcript: Tottie dearest how we miss you,
Your soul to him above has passed.
But in our memory you will dwell.
As long as life doth last.

Your gentla all ...Year of Death: 1909Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
We Will Remember ThemTranscript: We Will Remember ThemYear of Death: 1964Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
Til The Belfast Child...Transcript: Til The Belfast Child Sings AgainYear of Birth: 1915Year of Death: 1987Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
Eternal Rest Grant To...Transcript: Eternal rest grant to her O Lord
And let perpetual light shine upon herYear of Death: 1910Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
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