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
Death Cannot Long DivideTranscript: Death cannot long divide,
For is it not as if the rose had
Climbed my garden wall and -
Blossomed on the other side.Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Never Trust But Hold...Transcript: Never trust but hold fast your own
That no one can break up your homeYear of Death: 1887Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
He Answered The CallTranscript: He answered the callYear of Death: 1917Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Nothing In My Hand I...Transcript: Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to thee, Lord, I clingYear of Birth: 1822Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
UP All Right That The...Transcript: All right that the promise of God is sure,
The love of the Saviour will still endure ;
That her failing eyes o'er the water's foam
Can see the l...Year of Death: 1887Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
A Pillar in the Temple...Transcript: A Pillar in the Temple of God Rev III.12Year of Death: 1895Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
P Peaceful Be Thy...Transcript: Peaceful be thy silent slumber
Peaceful in thy grave so low
Thou no more wilt join our number
Thou no more our song wilt know.
Yet again we hope...Year of Death: 1921Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
Lift Up Your HeartsTranscript: Lift Up Your HeartsYear of Birth: 1865Year of Death: 1918Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
P One Less At Home.Transcript: One less at home!
The charmed circle broken - A dear face
Missed day by day from its accustomed place
But cleansed and saved and perfected by grace...Year of Death: 1905Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
So Mote It BeTranscript: So Mote It BeYear of Death: 1953Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery- Read more...