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
There Will Be An AnswerTranscript: There will be an answer, let it beYear of Birth: 1961Year of Death: 2017Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
Home At Last, Thy...Transcript: Home at last, thy labour done,
Safe and blest, the victory won,
Jordan passed, from pain set free.
Angels now have welcomed thee,
When earth's son...Year of Death: 1892Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Their Name Liveth For...Transcript: Their name liveth for evermoreYear of Birth: 1894Year of Death: 1918Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
Then Cheer Ye Fond WidowTranscript: Then cheer ye fond widow who sadly weep,
For happy are they who in Jesus sleep.Year of Death: 1913Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
He Is Gone Like A FlowerTranscript: He is gone like a flower cut down in full bloom.
From the sunshine of life to the shade of the tomb;
But death cannot sever the chain of our love
N...Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
He Always Lent A...Transcript: He always lent a helping hand
To those who wanted help
And never spoke of what he did
But kept it to himselfYear of Death: 1928Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Be Thou ThyselfTranscript: Be Thou Thyself before my closing eye;
Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies
Heavens, morning breaks and earths vain shadow flee
In Li...Year of Birth: 1814Year of Death: 1902Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Gone In Life's Fair...Transcript: Gone in life's fair morning
Gone in the bloom of youthYear of Death: 1898Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Jesus Loves MeTranscript: Jesus Loves MeYear of Death: 1897Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
God Is LoveTranscript: God is loveYear of Death: 1920Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery- Read more...