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
P The Earth Beneath...Transcript: The earth beneath holds
Treasures in decay,
Fred and Rose, the names
Our lips once used to say
Redeemed in Christ
In Holy Baptism restored
Dead ...Year of Death: 1982Cemetery: Birdwood Cemetery
Loyal In ServiceTranscript: Loyal in ServiceYear of Death: 1915Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Beloved, Regretted, GoneTranscript: Beloved, Regretted, Gone.
Remembered in the Grave.Year of Birth: 1899Year of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Dreaming when Dawn'd...Transcript: Dreaming when Dawn's Left Hand was in the sky
I heard a voice within the Tavern cry,
Awaken my little ones, and fill the Cup
Before life's liquor i...Year of Death: 1997Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Another Little AngelTranscript: Another little angel at the throne of GodYear of Death: 1910Cemetery: West Terrace 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: 1902Cemetery: Houghton 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
P Safe From Sin And...Transcript: Safe from sin and safe from sorrow
All life's bitter conflicts past,
There for ever with the Saviour
Thou in peace shall rest at last.
Therefore...Year of Death: 1892Cemetery: Norton Summit 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
The Heavenly Gates...Transcript: The heavenly gates stood open,
A gentle voice said come
And with farewell unspoken
He calmly entered home.Year of Death: 1922Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery- Read more...