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
Gone To Heaven Where...Transcript: Gone to heaven where pain is ended
To that blessed home above
Where all are pure and holy
In the realm of peace and loveYear of Death: 1886Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery
A Fearful ShockTranscript: A fearful shock, a pain severe
To part with one we loved so dear
Though awful sudden we not complain
But trust in God to meet again.Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
A Faithful HusbandTranscript: A faithful husband, True and kind
A more loving father one could not findYear of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P The Wind Whispers...Transcript: The wind whispers your name, the rain sheds your tears
The moon your radiance, the sun your warm smile
Remember me this way.Year of Birth: 1974Year of Death: 1993Cemetery: Euchunga Cemetery
Hold Thou Thy CrossTranscript: Hold Thou THy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies
Heaven't morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee
...Year of Death: 1934Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
P Loving Memories RemainTranscript: Loving Memories RemainYear of Death: 1941Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
God Will Mend The...Transcript: God will mend the broken chain
Closer when we meet againYear of Death: 1948Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Angels To Beckon MeTranscript: Angels to beckon me
Nearer my God to Thee,
Nearer to Thee.Year of Death: 1910Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Short Was His LifeTranscript: Short was his life
Sweet may he rest
God called him
When he thought it bestYear of Birth: 1872Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Here awhile we must be...Transcript: Here awhile we must be parted,
And the flesh its Sabbath keep
Waiting in a Holy stillness
Wrapt in sleepYear of Death: 1902Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery- Read more...