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
O Jesu Pie DonaTranscript: O Jesu pie dona eis requiem rempiternamYear of Death: 1875Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
He Always Lent A...Transcript: He always lent a helping hand
To those who wanted help
And never spoke of what he did
But kept it to himselfYear of Death: 1928Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery
A Mother In IsraelTranscript: A mother in Israel,
Judges 5-7Year of Death: 1934Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
My Thoughts Are Often...Transcript: My thoughts are often with you,
In your sad and lonely grave.
Sweetest thoughts will always linger.
Around the spot where you are laid.Year of Death: 1912Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
His Duty FearlesslyTranscript: His duty fearlessly and nobly done
Ever RememberedYear of Death: 1949Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
Now That My Journey Has...Transcript: Now that my journey has just begun
my course so little trod
I'll stay before I further run
and give myself to GodYear of Death: 1884Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
Gone To Heaven Where...Transcript: Gone to heaven where pain is ended
To that blessed home above
Where all are pure and holy
In the realm of peace and loveYear of Death: 1886Cemetery: Uley Road Cemetery
P Jesus Lover of my SoulTranscript: Jesus lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom flyYear of Death: 1905Cemetery: Mt Lofty Cemetery
Remorseless Death...Transcript: Remorseless death amongst us comes
And bitter grief imparts
It takes the loved ones from our homes
But never from our heartsYear of Death: 1892Cemetery: North East Road Cemetery
P The Hour Of My...Transcript: The hour of my departure come
now let me die in peace.Year of Birth: 1875Year of Death: 1875Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery- Read more...