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
What Was There HereTranscript: What was here to court his stay
Or keep him back from home,
Whilst Angels beckoned him away
And Jesus bade him come.
Now He can read his titles ...Year of Death: 1896Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
A Fearful ShockTranscript: A fearful shock, a pain severe
To part with one we loved so dear
Though awful sudden we not complain
But trust in God to meet again.Year of Death: 1890Cemetery: Ballarat Cemetery
Each Step I TakeTranscript: Each step I take my Saviour holds my hand and gently leads me homeCemetery: Mt Crawford Cemetery
UP God Gently Closed...Transcript: God gently closed their weary eyes and whispered peace by thine.Year of Death: 1932Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
Never Trust But Hold...Transcript: Never trust but hold fast your own
That no one can break up your homeYear of Death: 1887Cemetery: West Terrace Cemetery
So Soon To Part WIth HImTranscript: So soon to part with him,
But God knows best
Why he has taken out
Darling to rest
He saw a place for him
In his fair bower
So fondly tenderly
...Year of Birth: 1865Year of Death: 1867Cemetery: Lyndoch Cemetery
P The Lord Gave And The...Transcript: The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.Year of Death: 1921Cemetery: Gumeracha Cemetery
P One Less At Home.Transcript: One less at home!
The charmed circle broken - A dear face
Missed day by day from its accustomed place
But cleansed and saved and perfected by grace...Year of Death: 1905Cemetery: Norton Summit Cemetery
What Is There Here To...Transcript: What is there here to court my stay
Or hold me back from home,
While Angels beckon me away
And Jesus bids me come.Year of Death: 1936Cemetery: St Saviour Cemetery (Church)
I Heard The Voice of...Transcript: I heard the voice of Jesus say come unto me and rest
Lay down thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast
I came to Jesus as I was weary and wo...Year of Death: 1883Cemetery: Hindmarsh Cemetery- Read more...