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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).

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  • Gone To Heaven Where Pain Is EndedGone 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 love
    Year of Death: 1886Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery
  • A Fearful ShockA 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 HusbandA Faithful HusbandTranscript: A faithful husband, True and kind
    A more loving father one could not find
    Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • P The Wind Whispers Your NameP 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 CrossHold 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 RemainP Loving Memories RemainTranscript: Loving Memories RemainYear of Death: 1941Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
  • God Will Mend The Broken ChainGod Will Mend The...Transcript: God will mend the broken chain
    Closer when we meet again
    Year of Death: 1948Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
  • Angels To Beckon MeAngels 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 LifeShort Was His LifeTranscript: Short was his life
    Sweet may he rest
    God called him
    When he thought it best
    Year of Birth: 1872Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • Here awhile we must be partedHere awhile we must be...Transcript: Here awhile we must be parted,
    And the flesh its Sabbath keep
    Waiting in a Holy stillness
    Wrapt in sleep
    Year of Death: 1902Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
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