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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Oh, May He Who Was Thy...Transcript: Oh, may He who was thy strength
Guide us too, to yonder goal.
Where the breakers cease their dashing
Where no sorrows pierce the soul.Year of Death: 1911Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
His Memory LivesTranscript: His memory lives within the hearts.
Of those who knew his worthYear of Death: 1933Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery
A Painful ShockTranscript: A painful shock a blow severe
To part with one we loved so dear;
Our loss is great we'll not complain
But Trust in God to meet again.Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
'Tis Hard To Part From...Transcript: 'Tis hard to part from those we love,
'Tis hard to say "Farewell,
'Tis hard to say 'Thy will be done'.
How hard, no tongue can tell.
But Thou wi...Year of Death: 1897Cemetery: St Johns Cemetery Kapunda
P Not All The Affection...Transcript: Not all the affection we gave her,
Could save our dear loved one from pain,
But her sufferings are o'er, and in Heaven
We shall mee our dear Martha...Year of Death: 1899Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
He Had Not Time To Say...Transcript: He had not time to say farewell
All in a moment our sorrow fell
Heaven retaineth now our treasure
Earth the lonely casket keeps
And the sunbeams l...Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
How Happy Every Child...Transcript: How happy every child of grace
Who knows his sins forgiven!
This earth, he cries, is not my place,
I seek my place in Heaven,Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
O Give Thanks To The...Transcript: O give thanks to the Lord of Lords for his mercy endureth for ever.Year of Birth: 1886Year of Death: 1965Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
P Sleep On In Thy BeautyTranscript: Sleep on in thy beauty
Thou fair angel child
By sorrow unblighted;
By sin undefiledYear of Death: 1891Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
He Laid Down His LifeTranscript: He laid down his life for his King and CountryYear of Death: 1918Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery- Read more...