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
As The Ivy Clingeth To...Transcript: As the ivy clingeth to the oak,
So does our memory cling to theeYear of Death: 1907Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Ye Also Ready For In...Transcript: Ye also ready for in such an hour
Ye think not the Son of Man comethYear of Birth: 1873Year of Death: 1894Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P Our Family Chain For...Transcript: Our family chain for many years
Was fondly linked together;
But oh. that chain is broken now,
One link has gone for ever.Year of Death: 1896Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
One of the BestTranscript: One of the bestYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Why Do We MournTranscript: Why do we mourn departing friends
Or shake at Death's alarms
Tis but the voice that Jesus Sends
To call them to his arms
The graves of all His s...Year of Death: 1859Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery
Around Your GravesTranscript: Around your graves we silent weep.
With hearts all crushed and sore
Yet through the gloom the sweet words steal
Not lost but gone beforeYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
She Being Dead Yet...Transcript: She being dead yet speakethYear of Birth: 1822Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
He Shall Carry the LambsTranscript: He shall carry the lambs in His armsCemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
All You Who Read ThisTranscript: All you who read this please say a Hail MaryYear of Death: 1910Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
In The Midst Of LifeTranscript: In the midst of life, we are in deathCemetery: Birdwood Cemetery- Read more...