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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).

Recent Entries

  • To The WorldTo The WorldTranscript: To the world you have been just somebody but to all of us you were the world.Year of Death: 2003Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • Rest After A Long And Beautiful LifeRest After A Long And...Transcript: Rest after a long and beautiful lifeCemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
  • Fold Her O FatherFold Her O FatherTranscript: Fold her O Father in thine arms
    And let her henceforth be
    A Messenger of love between
    Our human heart's and Thee
    Year of Birth: 1903Year of Death: 1923Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
  • The Lord Gave,The Lord Gave,Transcript: The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away.
    Blessed be the name of the Lord.
    Job I. 21
    Year of Birth: 1859Year of Death: 1860Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • UP A Re-united Family at Rest.UP A Re-united Family...Transcript: A re-united family at rest.Year of Death: 1934Cemetery: Houghton Cemetery
  • Sad Afflication And Much PainSad Afflication And...Transcript: Sad afflication and much pain
    To me on earth was given
    But here I rest in hope to gain
    A happy home in Heaven
    Year of Death: 1882Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • UP Gone But Never To Be ForgottenUP Gone But Never To Be...Transcript: Gone but never to be forgotten by his mourning familyCemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
  • Beyond The PartingBeyond The PartingTranscript: Beyond the parting and the meeting
    Beyond the farewell and the greeting
    Love, Rest and Home
    Year of Death: 1879Cemetery: Uley Road 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
  • A Precious One From Us Has GoneA Precious One From Us...Transcript: A precious one from us is gone,
    A voice we loced is stilled,
    A place is vacant in our home,
    That never can be filled.

    God in his wisdom has reca...
    Year of Death: 1903Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
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