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
He Laid Down His LifeTranscript: He laid down his life for his King and CountryYear of Death: 1918Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
UP 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...Transcript: But soon at break of day,
Thy calm almighty voice
Stronger than death shall say
Awake, Arise, RejoiceYear of Death: 1908Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
UP So Lycidas Sunk LowTranscript: So Lycidas sunk low, but mounted high
thro the dear migh of Him that walk'd the waves
MiltonYear of Birth: 1877Year of Death: 1926Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
P 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 MemoriesTranscript: Beautiful MemoriesYear of Death: 1930Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
Virtue Et VeritateTranscript: Virtue Et VeritateYear of Birth: 1923Year of Death: 1997Cemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
Eternal 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...Transcript: 'But the fruit of the spirit is charity, joy, peace, patience...
Against such there is no lawYear of Birth: 1855Year of Death: 1938Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
P 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- Read more...


