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Chris Gordon

Healing Through Remembrance: Honouring Loved Ones During the Christmas Season Info & Events

Healing Through Remembrance: Honouring Loved Ones During the Christmas Season

Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year, yet for those who have experienced loss, the festive season can bring a complex mix of emotions. The glittering lights and joyful carols can amplify the silence left by a loved one, making their absence feel more profound. The pressure to be "merry" can feel heavy when you are holding grief. At Alex Gow Funerals, we understand that navigating the holiday season after a loss requires compassion and intention. We believe…
Chris Gordon
December 1, 2025
More Than a Handshake: The Power of Gathering After a Funeral Info & Events

More Than a Handshake: The Power of Gathering After a Funeral

Funerals are an essential part of the grieving process, providing a structured way for us to say our final goodbyes. The ceremony itself is a space for solemnity, reflection, and shared sorrow. However, what happens after the service can be just as, if not more, meaningful. It’s in the quiet moments that follow, the casual chats over a cup of tea, the shared laughter over a forgotten memory, the lingering hugs, that the true power of community and connection shines through. At…
Chris Gordon
September 30, 2025
Alex Gow Funerals: A Vision Realised in the Redlands About Alex GowAbout FuneralsInfo & Events

Alex Gow Funerals: A Vision Realised in the Redlands

Alex Gow Funerals proudly marks over 30 years of dedicated service to the Redlands community, having been the first family-owned funeral company to establish a presence in the area with the opening of their Cleveland office in 1994. In 2013, with a long-term vision in mind, we acquired 26 acres at 156 Woodlands Drive, Thornlands. Our vision was always to create a tranquil and modern space for farewell and remembrance. Whilst construction began in August 2022, we are excited to announce that…
Chris Gordon
August 20, 2025
Staying Connected in Times of Goodbye: The Role of Web Streaming in Modern Funerals About FuneralsInfo & Events

Staying Connected in Times of Goodbye: The Role of Web Streaming in Modern Funerals

Saying goodbye to someone we love is one of the most important moments in life. At Alex Gow Funerals, we believe that no one should miss the opportunity to honour, reflect, and grieve, even if they can’t be there in person. That’s why we offer live web streaming of funeral services: a simple, respectful way to help families and friends stay connected, no matter where they are in the world. Why Being Part of a Farewell Matters Funerals give us a space…
Chris Gordon
May 28, 2025
The Amazing Power of STORY Info & Events

The Amazing Power of STORY

By Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. It was Søren Kierkegaard who wisely noted, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” As the 25th anniversary of the death of my father approaches, I have found myself instinctively going backward. Backward to the days just prior to his death when I had the honour of holding space for him as he prepared to make his transition. My father recognized in his head and heart that his days on this earth…
Chris Gordon
March 19, 2025