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
I Shine In The Light Of...Transcript: I shine in the light of God
His likeness stamps my brow
Through the river of death my feet have trod
And I reign in glory now.Year of Death: 1888Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P There Remaineth...Transcript: There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of GodYear of Death: 1888Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Silent Thoughts Bring...Transcript: Silent thoughts bring fond memoriesYear of Death: 1956Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
UP Far Beyond This...Transcript: Far beyond this world of changes.
Far beyond this world of care;
We shall find our missing loved ones
In our Father's mansion fair.Year of Death: 1919Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
Amavimus, Amamus,...Transcript: Amavimus, Amamus, AmabimusYear of Birth: 1855Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
He Shall Gather The...Transcript: He shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom.Year of Birth: 1847Year of Death: 1848Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
Pain Nor SicknessTranscript: Pain nor sickness e'er can enter,
Grief nor woe my lot shall share;
But in that celestial centre.
I a crown of life shall wearYear of Death: 1878Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
Our Lost Loved OnesTranscript: Our lost loved ones, we have laid them,
In their peaceful graves embrace;
But their memory will be cherished,
Till we see their heavenly face.Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
For King and EmpireTranscript: For King and EmpireYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: 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- Read more...