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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Gone To Be WIth JesusTranscript: Gone to be with Jesus in the climes of endless joy.
Where sin and death never come, and parting will be no more.Year of Death: 1906Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
The Gift of God is...Transcript: The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans VI.23Year of Death: 1893Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
P We Speak Of The Realm...Transcript: We speak of the realm of the bless,
That country so bright and so fair,
And oft are its glories confest,
But what must it be to be there.Year of Death: 1870Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
Close In Our HeartsTranscript: Close in our hearts he will always stay
Loved and remembered every day.Year of Death: 1963Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
Calm On The Bosom Of...Transcript: Calm on the bosom of thy God
Brave spirit rest thee now.Year of Death: 1927Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
For Here Have We No...Transcript: For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
Hebrew C XIII. V. XIVYear of Death: 1873Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
UP Dearest Mother Thou...Transcript: Dearest Mother thou hast left us,
We thy loss most deeply feel;
But 'tis God who hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.Year of Death: 1901Cemetery: Norton Summit 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
It Is EnoughTranscript: It is enough: Earth's struggles soon shall cease
And Jesus call us to Heavens perfect peaceYear of Death: 1901Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
He Shall Gather The...Transcript: He shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom.Year of Birth: 1847Year of Death: 1848Cemetery: St George's Magill Cemetery- Read more...