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What to wear to a funeral?

According to Brett Gow, ‘Almost anything you want, as long as it is respectful’.   Brett is a 3rd generation funeral director and Managing Director of Alex Gow Funerals, Brisbane’s oldest and most respected funeral home.   “A lot has changed. 40 years ago, most funerals were held in churches officiated by clergy, and it was a very formal affair. Suits for gentlemen and black frocks for ladies, were the standard. Even children wore button-up shirts, ties and trousers or Sunday-best dresses.…
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April 19, 2022
Samsonvale Cemetery Cemeteries

Samsonvale Cemetery

Located near the picturesque Lake Samsonvale, the Samsonvale Cemetery is a tranquil place to reflect and remember. The cemetery features an elegant sandstone wall and memorial gardens situated at the base of a vine-covered arbour.   The Samsonvale Cemetery is located at Gold Scrub Lane, Samsonvale - View map Services available New lawn and monumental burials Ashes placements in columbarium wall, grave sites and memorial gardens Visiting hours Monday to Sunday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Onsite meetings by appointment only. Contact Council to organise.…
Super Admin
October 2, 2019
Samford Cemetery Cemeteries

Samford Cemetery

Situated on School Road, adjacent to the Samford State School, and is bordered by natural bushland to the north and west. The cemetery incorporates a vine-covered arbour running between a series of sandstone columbarium walls. Ashes may also be placed in memorial gardens running adjacent to the arbour. The Samford Cemetery is located at School Road, Samford - View map Services available New lawn and monumental burials Ashes placements in columbarium wall, grave sites and memorial gardens Visiting hours Monday to Sunday: 6:00…
Super Admin
October 2, 2019
Redcliffe Cemetery Cemeteries

Redcliffe Cemetery

Established in the 1874 and located on the corner of MacDonnell Road & Elizabeth Avenue, Kippa Ring (View map) its attractive and landscaped grounds are the resting place for many Redcliffe pioneers and local identities. It has both new lawn & monumental burials. It also has columbarium walls, gravesites & rose gardens for ashes placements and has provisions for returned service members ashes placements in RSL columbarium wall & RSL gardens. Services available New lawn and monumental burials Ashes placements in columbarium…
Super Admin
October 2, 2019
Lawnton Cemetery Cemeteries

Lawnton Cemetery

Established in the 1870's and is located in the heart of suburbia on Norfolk Avenue. Visitors to the cemetery will notice monuments to many local pioneering families. No space is available for new graves, but the cemetery remains open for re-openings. The Lawnton Cemetery is located at Norfolk Avenue, Lawnton - View map Services available Re-openings of existing lawn and monumental graves only Ashes placements in columbarium wall, corian columbarium wall and existing grave sites Visiting hours Monday to Sunday: 6:00 AM -…
Super Admin
October 2, 2019
Dayboro Cemetery Cemeteries

Dayboro Cemetery

A traditional country cemetery which is characterised by its many striking monuments and sweeping views of the valley. A limited number of lawn or monumental burials are available. Ashes placements are available in columbarium walls or garden placements underneath fragrant Buckinghamia trees. The Dayboro Cemetery is located at Laceys Creek Road, Dayboro - View map Services available New lawn and monumental burials Ashes placements in columbarium wall, grave sites and memorial gardens Visiting hours Monday to Sunday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Onsite…
Super Admin
October 2, 2019
Caboolture Cemetery Cemeteries

Caboolture Cemetery

Established in 1885, and often referred to as King Street Cemetery, it features monumental grave sites, and is the resting place for many of Caboolture's pioneers. The cemetery has no space available for new graves but is available for reopenings. Ashes placements are available in columbarium walls set beneath sprawling trees. The Caboolture Cemetery located at King Street, Caboolture - View map Services available Re-openings of existing monumental graves only Ashes placements in columbarium wall and existing grave sites Visiting hours Monday to…
Super Admin
October 2, 2019
Caboolture & Districts Lawn Cemetery Cemeteries

Caboolture & Districts Lawn Cemetery

Established in 1988, the cemetery features an ancient Tallowwood tree, ceremonial space and a vine-covered arbour. Kangaroos are often seen foraging at dawn and dusk. The cemetery provides lawn burials, as well as ashes placements in columbarium walls. Alex Gow Funerals can arrange or prearrange a funeral service at the Caboolture & Districts Lawn cemetery. The chapel of the Great Northern Garden of Remembrance is right next door and available for use for a funeral service before travelling to the cemetery. Please…
Super Admin
October 2, 2019
Albany Creek Cemetery Cemeteries

Albany Creek Cemetery

Established in the 1870's, Albany Creek cemetery features a mixture of old monuments and newer lawn graves. The cemetery has sufficient land to cater to the needs of the local community for at least 50 years. Ash placements are available in a sandstone columbarium wall, shaded by a striking Liquidambar tree. A number of memorial rocks are also available for ashes placements. If you are planning on having  a funeral that includes a burial at Albany Creek Cemetery as a final resting…
Super Admin
October 2, 2019
Hemmant Cemetery Cemeteries

Hemmant Cemetery

Brisbane City Council's Hemmant Cemetery is set amongst eucalypt trees and wattles. It is located in Brisbane's bayside, next to the Fleming Road Reserve. This site is rich in social history and many of our pioneers rest there. For funeral and memorial services at Council cemeteries, view the funeral and memorial service calendar. Hemmant Cemetery location, office opening hours and visiting hours. Location: 500 Hemmant and Tingalpa Roads, Hemmant Office opening hours: Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: closed…
Super Admin
October 2, 2019
Mt Gravatt Cemetery Cemeteries

Mt Gravatt Cemetery

A Brisbane City Council owned cemetery situated in the southern suburb of Nathan. The Mount Gravatt Cemetery opened in 1918. It sits amongst nearly 80 hectares of native bushland, alongside the Toohey State Forest. The cemetery offers burials in lawn beam and monumental sites. The cemetery serves the needs of Brisbane's ethnic communities, with specialised religious and cultural sections including: Catholic, Chinese, Croatian, Jewish, Muslim, Russian, Serbian and Vietnamese. The cemetery offers burials in lawn beam and monument sites. For funeral and…
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October 2, 2019
Pinnaroo Cemetery Cemeteries

Pinnaroo Cemetery

Brisbane City Council's Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery was established in 1962 at Bridgeman Downs on Brisbane's northside. Pinnaroo neighbours a scenic watercourse and its natural bushland houses many native animals. The grounds are popular for walking, jogging and bird watching. Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery offers lawn beam burials featuring bronze, glass or steel plaques set on concrete or granite bases. For funeral and memorial services scheduled at Council cemeteries and crematoria, view the funeral and memorial service calendar. Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery location and opening hours. Location…
Super Admin
October 2, 2019
Centenary Memorial Gardens Cemetery Cemeteries

Centenary Memorial Gardens Cemetery

Centenary Memorial Gardens is a modern Funeral Venue set on 40 acres of cemetery and garden land in the greater western suburb of Sumner.  Centenary Memorial Gardens Crematorium and Cemetery was established by 3 local families in 2001 and is a very popular choice for funeral services, serving families of both Ipswich & Brisbane areas. Those who live locally to the Crematorium sometimes refer to CMG as the Sumner Crematorium, Centenary Crematorium or Wacol Crematorium. Important Information: The crematoriums postal address is 353 Wacol Station Road, Sumner, But…
Super Admin
October 2, 2019