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
His End Was PeaceTranscript: His End Was PeaceYear of Death: 1881Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
UP But Soon At Break Of...Transcript: But soon at break of day,
Thy calm almighty voice
Stronger than death shall say
Awake, Arise, RejoiceYear of Death: 1908Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
UP Fond Of Nature And...Transcript: Fond of nature and all things beautifulYear of Birth: 1902Year of Death: 1995Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
P We Loved Thee Well,...Transcript: We loved thee well, but Jesus loves thee best.Year of Death: 1901Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Silent Thoughts Bring...Transcript: Silent thoughts bring fond memoriesYear of Death: 1956Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
P Where Once This...Transcript: Where once this gentleman and gentle man walked
The sound of leaves falling gently upon the Earth,
Whisper his name.Year of Death: 1990Cemetery: Euchunga Cemetery
P Short Was Her Call...Transcript: Short was her call she had from above;
No word to her loved ones did say.
Her eyes closed in heath like a babe in its sleep,
And she peacefully pas...Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
One of the BestTranscript: One of the bestYear of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
To Pass The Gate Of...Transcript: To pass the gate of death
Is but to enter into
Life everlastingYear of Death: 1918Cemetery: West Terrace 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- Read more...