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Alex Gow Funerals have moved
to 463 Newman Road, Geebung About Alex GowInfo & Events

Alex Gow Funerals have moved
to 463 Newman Road, Geebung

Over the last 60 years while we have been based at Breakfast Creek Road, the city has grown to the point where Newstead is now an inner-city suburb. A consequence of this growth, there has been a number of major impacts on our business. One such impact, has been the reduced number of funerals now held in our Newstead chapel. Due to this change, we have made the tough decision to move out of the inner city. This was not an easy…
Super Admin
March 23, 2023
COVID-19 – Changed Guidelines for Funeral Services and Refreshments Info & Events

COVID-19 – Changed Guidelines for Funeral Services and Refreshments

Alex Gow Funerals takes our responsibility seriously when it comes to caring for our clients, staff and the local community. Caring for their mental health is as important as their physical health. We recognise that a funeral service is an important part of the grieving process and for as long as the Federal Government will allow, we will continue to provide high-quality meaningful funerals for families during this crisis. The Federal Government has relaxed the restrictions for attendance at funerals effective from…
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March 30, 2020
Funerals in the time of Coronavirus: Thoughts for Families About FuneralsInfo & Events

Funerals in the time of Coronavirus: Thoughts for Families

By Dr Alan Wolfelt Needless to say, the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 is a challenging time for everyone. But if someone you love has died, it is likely that the current social distancing orders and travel restrictions are making funeral planning especially difficult for your family. Losing a loved one is hard enough. Losing a loved one at a time of unprecedented upheaval and limitations may seem overwhelming. I am sorry you have been put in this position, and I hope this…
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March 27, 2020
Alex Gow Funerals sponsors Cleveland Bowls Christmas Event Info & Events

Alex Gow Funerals sponsors Cleveland Bowls Christmas Event

Angela Hall, Manager of the Alex Gow Funerals Cleveland office, enjoyed a wonderful prize-giving day at the Cleveland Bowls Club. The 2019 Christmas event was attended by over 130 people from around the Redlands area. Here are some photos of the winners including the overall Christmas dress-up winners. The players said they were so grateful that Alex Gow Funerals sponsors events like these and they sent their many thanks. Our pleasure Cleveland Bowls Club.  
Super Admin
November 18, 2019
Why We Have Funerals Info & Events

Why We Have Funerals

Humans have always searched for ways to celebrate and commemorate the lives of people that we have lost. Whatever your religious or spiritual beliefs happen to be, a funeral is an important shared ritual and essential element of the mourning process. If you are in a situation where you are faced with making funeral arrangements, it can be useful to reflect on the practical and spiritual reasons why we have funerals. We hope that you find this information a useful resource and…
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September 7, 2018
A life’s Work Recognised Info & Events

A life’s Work Recognised

Alex Gow Funerals Chairman, Alistair Gow receives his Order of Australia from The Governor His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey. We are pleased to announce that on Australia Day 2016, our Chairman of Directors Alistair Gow was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia by His Excellency Governor General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd.), for his service to the funeral industry and the communities of Ashgrove / The Gap. Alistair became a director of our company in…
Super Admin
September 5, 2018
Alex Gow Funerals sorts Gold Coast couple issue for refusing to pay bill for funeral plan bought by mother in 1948/ABC News story Info & Events

Alex Gow Funerals sorts Gold Coast couple issue for refusing to pay bill for funeral plan bought by mother in 1948/ABC News story

According to an ABC News story back in November 2014 - Alex Gow Funerals sues Gold Coast couple for refusing to pay the bill for funeral plan bought by mother in 1948 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-05/company-sues-couple-for-refusing-to-pay-bill-for-prepaid-funeral/5869254 You would think we had done something wrong but there was a lot left out of the story that could have shown the truth and just how far we went to help the family and completely honour our agreement? That is sensationalistic journalism at its best as the $50 prepaid funeral plan…
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May 16, 2018
Alex Gow Funerals resolve Gold Coast mother’s 66 year old funeral plan / brisbane news story Info & Events

Alex Gow Funerals resolve Gold Coast mother’s 66 year old funeral plan / brisbane news story

According to a Brisbane News headline back in November 2014 - Alex Gow Funerals ordered to honour $50 prepaid funeral plan https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/alex-gow-funerals-ordered-to-honour-50-prepaid-funeral-plan-20141106-11htxt.html You would think we had done something wrong but there was a lot left out of the story that could have shown the truth and just how far we went to help the family and completely honour our agreement? That is sensationalistic journalism at its best as the $50 prepaid funeral plan had nothing to do with the court judgement at all. Here…
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May 16, 2018
alex gow funerals help resolve couple’s issue over mother’s old funeral plan bought 66 years ago/news story Info & Events

alex gow funerals help resolve couple’s issue over mother’s old funeral plan bought 66 years ago/news story

According to a Courier Mail headline back in November 2014 - alex-gow-funerals-sue-couple-over-funeral-plan-bought-66-years-ago/news-story/f66a454fb7f3eb1827f9506ed6ba4f01 you would think we had done something wrong but there was a lot left out of the story that could have shown how far we went to help the family and completely honoured our agreement? That is the sensationalistic nature of journalism but here is a simple outline of the events from Alex Gow Chairman Alistair Gow that shed some light on the REAL situation. Gavin Turner mourns the loss of his…
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May 16, 2018
Alex Gow Funerals Helping Cleveland Meals On Wheels Info & EventsUncategorized

Alex Gow Funerals Helping Cleveland Meals On Wheels

Helping Cleveland Meals on Wheels Alex Gow Funerals Cleveland Branch Manager, Angela Hall presenting Cleveland Meals on Wheels committee member Pamela Recchi with a donation cheque. Angela said "Alex Gow funerals care about the community and the great work that Meals on Wheels do. It is an honor to assist these valuable volunteer groups and give donations where we can". Pamela said "On behalf of Cleveland Meals on Wheels we want to thank Alex Gow Funerals for their generous donation, it really is the only…
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May 10, 2018
2017 Aged & Palliative Care Bursary Winner Announced Info & Events

2017 Aged & Palliative Care Bursary Winner Announced

It is with great pleasure that we announce that the winner of our most-recent $2000 bursary for study into Aged and Palliative Care is Vanessa Muir. Vanessa is a Registered Nurse who works at Tri Care’s Mount Gravatt Aged Care Facility.  She has been working in the aged care sector in both community and residential aged care for about 7 years now and holds a Bachelor of Nursing from QUT. “I knew well before I graduated that I wanted to specialise in…
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January 17, 2018
Bursary boosts care for grievers Info & Events

Bursary boosts care for grievers

Alex Gow Bursary winner Petra Milaudi People who are grieving as a result of infant loss or amputation at Greenslopes Private Hospital will soon be able to receive even more support during their struggle. Coordinating Chaplain Petra Milaudi has personally applied for – and been awarded – the Alex Gow Loss and Grief Bursary. Ms. Milaudi said the funding would allow her to explore options and undertake a deeper study of loss and grief in more targeted areas. “Infant loss is something…
Super Admin
August 14, 2017
Why Families Should Pre-Plan Funerals Info & Events

Why Families Should Pre-Plan Funerals

Pre-planning a funeral service gives you the opportunity to connect with funeral directors and discuss the things you hold dear and what you really want out of a funeral. In this article, we’ve uncovered some of the reasons you should consider pre-planning your funeral.   Writing Down Your Funeral Wishes Consider planning your funeral as an opportunity to put your wishes down on paper. Decide whether you would prefer a traditional or personalised service, whether you wish to be cremated, and if…
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July 24, 2017
Funeral Personalisation Ideas to Consider Info & Events

Funeral Personalisation Ideas to Consider

In our modern world, more families are embracing unusual and touching concepts for their funerals. Personalised funeral planning services can be a fitting and memorable way to celebrate the life of someone special. We’ve put together a few ideas for personalising a funeral in Queensland. Native Queensland Seed Cards  Memorial cards contain handmade paper embedded with flower seeds. After the funeral service or wake, distribute these cards to guests, who can plant them as an everlasting memory of your loved one’s life.…
Super Admin
June 25, 2017
Why We Embrace Webcasting Info & Events

Why We Embrace Webcasting

Funeral webcasting is cutting edge technology that allows friends and family from around the world to view a memorial service over the internet. At Alex Gow Funerals, we embrace the mobility of modern society and can organise your webcast ahead of time. What Does Funeral Webcasting Involve?  From the comfort of their own home, bereaved friends and family can access a loved one’s funeral through a secure server with proper authentication. This allows loved ones from around the world to witness the…
Super Admin
May 27, 2017
2016 Aged & Palliative Care Bursary Winner Announced Info & Events

2016 Aged & Palliative Care Bursary Winner Announced

As part of our continuing Community Support Program, Alex Gow Funerals is proud to announce that with the winner of our Aged & Palliative Care Nursing Bursary is Anna Zacharias from Narangba. Anna, a Clinical Nurse Educator at BallyCara Aged Care in Scarborough intends using her bursary to complete a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. “I believe that this course would consolidate the skills I have already acquired and enhance my effectiveness in aged care for the future’ said Anna. ‘My…
Super Admin
March 16, 2017
Quotes from the Best Eulogies Info & Events

Quotes from the Best Eulogies

Funeral eulogies are not always easy to write. There's no basic template to follow or formula you can plug in. How do you express to yourself and those at the funeral how you feel and what sort of relationship you had with the deceased? If you need a bit of inspiration, we have compiled a few quotes from the best eulogies. Taken from both film and real life, these quotes may be able to inspire you to tell your story and celebrate…
Super Admin
February 21, 2017
What to Wear to a Funeral Info & Events

What to Wear to a Funeral

When someone that you know has passed away, the last thing you want to think about is what to wear to their funeral. This is especially true when you’re busy dealing with funeral planning services. However, what you wear is important in terms of funeral etiquette. Think of it in similar terms to an outfit you might wear if you were being interviewed for a job or going to a business meeting However, there are a few other factors to determine what…
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February 10, 2017
Funerals: Celebrating Life Info & Events

Funerals: Celebrating Life

The Mexicans have a well-known holiday that seems to celebrate death. Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration that takes place November 2 every year. During the celebration, people go to the cemeteries of their deceased family members and build private altars, ofrendas, to honour the deceased. They include sugar skulls, marigolds and the favourite foods and drinks of the person who died, and they leave these gifts and other possessions at the graves. These celebrations are often…
Super Admin
January 27, 2017
What Happens at a Crematorium? Info & Events

What Happens at a Crematorium?

Cremations are becoming more and more popular for funeral services for a number of reasons. Cremation ashes take up less space and the funeral services are generally less expensive than a burial. As local funeral directors in Brisbane, Alex Gow Funerals are available to help with either type of funeral ceremony. To help you make a more informed decision about your funeral service, we’re here to provide some more information about cremation. What Happens on the Day of the Funeral? When you…
Super Admin
January 12, 2017
Music to Play at a Funeral or Wake Info & Events

Music to Play at a Funeral or Wake

Music is incredibly important in any situation. Music helps us experience and understand our emotions, and in some cases, it energises and empowers us to move forward. If you are beginning funeral arrangements and want to utilise music during the funeral, there are many different ways to do this and many different songs to choose from. You can pick anything from Beethoven to Billy Joel, music that will make you cry in remembrance or laugh in their honour. Sentimental Songs According to…
Super Admin
December 29, 2016
What Food to Serve at a Wake Info & Events

What Food to Serve at a Wake

When someone who you love has passed, the last thing you want to be thinking about is making funeral arrangements and planning a wake. But nevertheless, these tasks need to be done, and they may even help you with the grieving process. It is a tradition to serve food at a wake and this could be especially useful, too. The business of the day might leave many people forgetting to eat or feeling exhausted. Despite this, it is important to remember that…
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December 16, 2016
How to Help Plan a Child’s Funeral Info & Events

How to Help Plan a Child’s Funeral

There is almost nothing more saddening than the death of a child. To have one’s life extinguished before it truly began is the ultimate sadness. The family members of a deceased child are likely to have an even more difficult time with the passing, and they may need some assistance with funeral planning services. If you are a family member or a close friend of someone who has lost their child, it is important to be there to offer grief support, as…
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November 25, 2016
Dos and Don’ts at a Funeral Info & Events

Dos and Don’ts at a Funeral

For some people, attending a funeral can be a particularly trying experience. Not everyone is comfortable with emotion and grief, and you may find yourself at a loss for what to do when you attend a funeral. You may take notes from films, but most films show caskets and burials, when statistically speaking, 2 in 3 Australians prefer cremation over burial. If you’re worried on the etiquette of a funeral and how to handle yourself during funeral services, here are a few…
Super Admin
November 17, 2016
Burial or Cremation – How to Decide Info & Events

Burial or Cremation – How to Decide

There are many factors to consider when deciding between burial or cremation. So, how can you decide? We will go over some of the factors below. What Are Your Religious and Cultural Beliefs, if Any? Religion can play a big role in making this important decision. For example, certain religions don’t allow anything but burial. Orthodox Judaism, the Eastern Orthodox Church and Islam do not allow cremation, but most other religions allow for it. Hindus, on the other hand, have been practicing…
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October 26, 2016
The Art of Condolence Info & Events

The Art of Condolence

Taken from the "Palliative Care Australia" Facebook page This Life By BRUCE FEILER OCT. 1, 2016 Recently a teenage boy in my community committed suicide. I immediately sat down to write the parents a sympathy note. I pulled out a monogrammed Condolence card, placed it on the desk in front of me, and proceeded to stare at it blankly for the next two hours. Though I have been a professional writer for almost 30 years, I could think of absolutely nothing to…
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October 11, 2016
The Elements of a Good Funeral Info & Events

The Elements of a Good Funeral

A funeral is a parting gift to the loved one who has died, as well as providing a source of loving support for friends and family left behind. Whether you are planning a traditional or a more contemporary funeral, there are certain basic elements that add up to a meaningful ceremony. These rituals help us to cope with a loss in a way that simple words cannot. We will go over the essential features of a good funeral in this article. We…
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June 27, 2016
The Difference Between Crematoriums and Cemeteries Info & Events

The Difference Between Crematoriums and Cemeteries

Following the passing of a much loved family member or close friend there are many details which the bereaved will need to attend to. In the absence of a will or any religious obligations, the choice between cremation or burial is quite often left up to the surviving family members or friends of the deceased. However, deciding which option would be best may not be as straightforward as it may seem. There can be a range of factors to consider when making…
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June 11, 2016
Steps You Should Take When a Death Occurs Info & Events

Steps You Should Take When a Death Occurs

Coping with the loss of a dearly loved family member or friend is always a traumatic experience for those of us left behind. Often times, the bereaved are in shock, highly emotional and simply do not know the right steps to take. When a person passes either unexpectedly or after a long illness, this confusion and uncertainty can add to the anguish of family and friends. Questions of who to call, what authorities should be notified and when to start arrangements for…
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May 18, 2016
5 Reasons To Choose a Local Funeral Director Info & Events

5 Reasons To Choose a Local Funeral Director

If you are in a situation where you need to make funeral arrangements, you might find yourself thinking about the differences between locally owned and corporate funeral homes. There are a number of benefits to choosing a local funeral director over a large corporate entity. In this article, we highlight some of the issues you need to consider when choosing a funeral director. We hope that this information assists you in making the right decision for your family. Here to Serve You…
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April 28, 2016