Edward Hargraves died on October 29, 1891, in Sydney, Australia. According to his death certificate, he died from influenza and pneumonia after being sick for eight days. There is also a family story that he died after falling from a horse, but the official cause is influenza and pneumonia. He was buried in the Anglican section of Waverley cemetery and left behind two sons and three daughters. At the time of his death, his belongings were worth less than £375.