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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).

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  • He Laid Down His LifeHe Laid Down His LifeTranscript: He laid down his life for his King and CountryYear of Death: 1918Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • UP Around His Bed We Silent KneltUP Around His Bed We...Transcript: Around his bed we silent knelt,
    With hearts all crushed and sore;
    While through the gloom the sweet words stole
    Not Lost, but gone before.
    Year of Death: 1895Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
  • UP But Soon At Break Of DayUP But Soon At Break Of...Transcript: But soon at break of day,
    Thy calm almighty voice
    Stronger than death shall say
    Awake, Arise, Rejoice
    Year of Death: 1908Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
  • UP So Lycidas Sunk LowUP So Lycidas Sunk LowTranscript: So Lycidas sunk low, but mounted high
    thro the dear migh of Him that walk'd the waves
    Milton
    Year of Birth: 1877Year of Death: 1926Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
  • P Though Gone From Us, How Hard to BearP Though Gone From Us,...Transcript: Though gone from us, how hard to bear,
    No more on Earth to roam;
    Midst all our grief 'tis joy to know
    He has found a better home.
    Year of Death: 1888Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
  • Beautiful MemoriesBeautiful MemoriesTranscript: Beautiful MemoriesYear of Death: 1930Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
  • Virtue Et VeritateVirtue Et VeritateTranscript: Virtue Et VeritateYear of Birth: 1923Year of Death: 1997Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
  • Eternal Rest Grant Unto HerEternal Rest Grant Unto...Transcript: Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
    And let perpetual light shine upon her.
    Year of Death: 1953Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • But The Fruit Of The SpiritBut The Fruit Of The...Transcript: 'But the fruit of the spirit is charity, joy, peace, patience...
    Against such there is no law
    Year of Birth: 1855Year of Death: 1938Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
  • P Sleep On Beloved and Take Thy RestP Sleep On Beloved and...Transcript: Sleep on beloved and take thy rest,
    Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast
    We loved thee well but Jesus loved thee best,
    Good Night, Good Nigh...
    Year of Death: 1921Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
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