WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS WHEN YOU DIE? Info & Events

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS WHEN YOU DIE?

What happens to your social media accounts when you die? We’re often told to be careful what we post online, as it will be there forever – even when you die. In the age of social media, everyone’s digital life remains available after their deaths. However, what each social media platform does with accounts when its users pass away varies – and also depends on the wishes of the immediate family. For some people, having the option to visit a deceased person’s…
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July 9, 2020
Grief Care – Walking the Wilderness Together Info & Events

Grief Care – Walking the Wilderness Together

A new look at offering genuine grief support following a loss by Dr Alan Wolfelt THE CHALLENGE FOR MANY CAREGIVERS IS TO STAY ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE WILDERNESS WITHOUT CONSCIOUSLY OR UNCONSCIOUSLY DEMANDING OR PROJECTING A DESIRE FOR RESOLUTION. IN OTHER WORDS, THERE IS A TENDENCY TO BE ATTACHED TO OUTCOME, NOT OPEN TO OUTCOME. Going into the wilderness of the soul with another human being is anchored in walking with them through spiritual distress without thinking it is necessary to attain…
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July 3, 2020
Coronavirus and the Six Needs of Mourning Info & Events

Coronavirus and the Six Needs of Mourning

Coronavirus and the Six Needs of Mourning by Dr Alan Wolfelt   Alongside the physical pandemic, the novel coronavirus is causing a pandemic of grief. That’s what we’re all feeling right now—grief. It’s important to recognize that. Grief is everything we think and feel inside of us whenever our attachments are threatened, harmed, or severed. We experience shock and disbelief. We are anxious, which is a form of fear. We become sad and possibly lonely. We get angry. We feel guilty or…
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April 20, 2020
Nourishing Meals, Supporting Independence Info & Events

Nourishing Meals, Supporting Independence

Good nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining health and well-being, especially during times of change. Whether you're recovering from illness, adjusting to life without a loved one, or simply finding it harder to prepare meals, Meals on Wheels is here to help. Our dedicated teams deliver more than just a meal—we provide essential nourishment, a friendly visit, and a connection to the community. We understand how important it is to feel supported in your own home, and we are here to…
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September 24, 2019
Loss & Grief Bursary for those who work with the bereaved Info & Events

Loss & Grief Bursary for those who work with the bereaved

Do you know someone who works with the bereaved? You may want to let them know about this great opportunity to win a $3000 education bursary. Alex Gow Funerals is committed to supporting those who care for the bereaved, particularly those who work in aged care. Alex Gow has now created this bursary specifically to assist those wanting to pursue further studies in loss and grief. This bursary is offered to chaplains and social workers and those working with the bereaved who…
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August 22, 2019
Remembering a loved one with a celebratory wake Info & Events

Remembering a loved one with a celebratory wake

Refreshments Lounge A simple Devonshire tea is always popular We can fully cater your wake Wakes: From Past to Present Holding a wake for a loved one who’s passed on is an old and beloved tradition, but today’s wakes bear little resemblance to the wakes of our ancestors. While, historically, wakes were solemn vigils intended to watch over and protect a loved one from the time they passed until their final burial, today’s wakes are more of a celebration of the loved…
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August 20, 2019
Alex Gow helps in the community Info & Events

Alex Gow helps in the community

Alex Gow services the community in many different ways. Apart from our traditional funeral and cremation services, the business also provides many free activities to assist seniors. These include: End of Life Planning Grief & Bereavement Support Family Support Event sponsorship Art workshops, and Community Education These programmes are run by our own wonderful staff, including Mark Lowry our Community Educator.  Mark’s services are called upon most days of the week with visits to nursing homes and retirement villages.  He delivers expert…
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July 16, 2019
Win $100 Coles Voucher with Alex Gow Puzzle Books Info & Events

Win $100 Coles Voucher with Alex Gow Puzzle Books

As part of our community service programme, Alex Gow Funerals produces an exciting range of FREE puzzle books for senior citizens to help keep the brain active and alert. Our puzzle books are published quarterly and each month one lucky reader has a chance to win a $100 Coles Voucher. It is so easy, just complete the puzzles, then go online to get the answers & solutions and you will be invited to enter the prize draw. A recent winner was the…
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July 11, 2019
The power of music at funerals About FuneralsInfo & Events

The power of music at funerals

In all societies, music is collective and communal. Music brings and binds us together and although we generally think of music as entertainment, we often overlook its power to evoke emotions. When it comes to funeral ceremonies, music plays a vital role. It is an important part of celebrating the life of a lost loved one. Music is embedded in our souls and can stir up long-forgotten memories that can only be brought to the surface with music. Playing cherished songs enjoyed…
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June 13, 2019
Alex Gow Funerals kicks off Bowls sponsorship with some shenanigans at Sandgate Info & Events

Alex Gow Funerals kicks off Bowls sponsorship with some shenanigans at Sandgate

Last week Alex Gow kicked off our 2019 Bowls Sponsorship season with a great day at Sandgate Bowls Club. It was a real privilege to sponsor the Ladies Saint Patricks Day Bowls Event which was a whole lot of fun with everyone getting into the Irish festive mood. The Club hosted teams from Sandgate, Pine Rivers Bowls Club, Aspley Memorial Bowls Club, Chermside Bowls Club, Brighton Bowls Club, Kallangur Memorial Bowls Club Inc., Scarborough Bowls Club and Toombul Bowls Club. Pictured are Sandgate Ladies President Angela Baker, Alex Gow's Deception Bay…
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March 18, 2019
New $3000 Bursary from Alex Gow to help nurses studying Aged & Palliative Care Info & Events

New $3000 Bursary from Alex Gow to help nurses studying Aged & Palliative Care

Aged & Palliative Care Nursing Bursary a big opportunity As an organisation, Alex Gow Funerals has become increasingly aware that those who have now reached the twilight of their lives deserve the best of care so they can spend their final years with the dignity that a life well-lived warrants. With this in mind, and to assist those who work with our aged, Alex Gow Funerals has now created the Aged & Palliative Care Nursing Bursary. This bursary is offered to Registered…
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January 25, 2019
Customer feedback is always so valuable Info & Events

Customer feedback is always so valuable

"Sometimes it is the customer feedback you get that reassures you that you are doing things right" - Brett Gow, Managing Director We wanted to share this as an example of the positive feedback we get from customers. It highlights the extent our staff go to, to ensure the families we help, get through the whole funeral process with the least stress possible. Fiona Edmunds - 'The most amazing, respectful service you could imagine'. From the moment I made contact with Alex Gow’s…
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January 13, 2019
Be sure your preplanning is complete Info & Events

Be sure your preplanning is complete

We plan for every aspect of life. Weddings, having a family, schooling, holidays, and even our retirement are all planned out perfectly. We even plan and prepare for what might happen such as fires, accidents or storms by taking out insurance but because most of us do not like to think about death – we seem to avoid making important funeral decisions in advance. Now more than ever, it is important to plan ahead. Just think for a moment; if you died tomorrow would your family know what to do or even…
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January 10, 2019
Healing your holiday grief Info & Events

Healing your holiday grief

Practical Ideas for Blending Mourning and Celebration by Alex Gow Funerals consultant Dr Alan D. Wolfelt. If you could go back in time and relive a special holiday, which one would you choose? Close your eyes for a moment and think about this holiday. Now, slowly, walk through this memory in your mind. What made it so special? What were the surroundings like? Who inhabits this memory with you? Holidays have such rich associations for us because humankind created them as a way…
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December 18, 2018
Bursary for Aged and Palliative Care Nurses Info & Events

Bursary for Aged and Palliative Care Nurses

Being part of a community means that we care for one another regardless of age, race or creed. At Alex Gow Funerals supporting our community is paramount and is shown in the way we provide service to and care for our families. For over 170 years our mission has remained unchanged, to care for the families of South East Queensland. We pride ourselves in being a leader in our industry but more importantly, we pride ourselves on the high professional standard of…
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November 26, 2018
Surprise visits for aged-care homes Info & Events

Surprise visits for aged-care homes

Alex Gow reports - Aged-care homes set for surprise visits Alex Gow Funerals report - Aged care homes to get surprise visits According to News Qld, hundreds of new inspectors will spring surprise visits on aged care homes across the country in a bid to catch out substandard facilities. In-depth audits, where inspectors show up unannounced, will increase more than four times in Queensland in the next year, News Queensland can reveal. The accreditation audits check all requirements for aged care centres…
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October 24, 2018
Finding ways to prevent and cure dementia Info & Events

Finding ways to prevent and cure dementia

Alex Gow Funerals applauds moves to help prevent and find a cure for dementia. The Federal Government recently announced the ADNet registry and research program to research and deliver improvements for dementia care in Australia. It’s estimated 1,700 Australians a week are joining the population living with dementia and without breakthroughs in beating this disease, that figure will reach 650 a day by 2050. Dementia is already the biggest killer of Australian women and the second most common cause of death among the overall population,…
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September 4, 2018
We come to you when you need us most Info & Events

We come to you when you need us most

Arranging a funeral can be quite emotional and sometimes it’s easier if done in the comfort of your own home with family around to assist. That is why Alex Gow Funeral Directors has offered this service for over 100 years. In the last 6 months alone we have assisted local families with in-home funeral arrangements in Bowen Hills, Arana Hills, Aspley, Capalaba, Goodna Wacol, Hillcrest, Ipswich, Goodna, Rocklea, North Lakes, Sherwood, Springfield Lakes, Strathpine, Wynnum, Victoria Point, Chelmer, Clayfield, Kelvin Grove, Toowong,…
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July 25, 2018
Alex Gow Funerals supports Deception Bay Meals On Wheels Info & Events

Alex Gow Funerals supports Deception Bay Meals On Wheels

Alex Gow Funerals supports Deception Bay Meal On Wheels Alex Gow Funerals continues to support Meal On Wheels in SE Qld with a donation this week to the Deception Bay branch. Alex Gow Funerals Community Liaison Officer, Cath Clark presented the cheque to the President Des Dewer, who was absolutely thrilled to receive our help. Des Dewer with Alex Gow's Cath Clark Des has been President of the Deception Bay Meals on Wheels for 34 years and is assisted by Michelle Edwards…
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May 24, 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
Special Packages for Moreton Region Funerals Info & Events

Special Packages for Moreton Region Funerals

Alex Gow releases Special Packages for Moreton Region Funerals If you live in or around the Moreton Region and require quality funeral care, you can access some very special funeral packages that incorporate our very own Great Northern Garden of Remembrance at Deception Bay. The facility is by far the Moreton Region’s most outstanding funeral venue with a beautiful light-filled chapel, spacious refreshment rooms for post-funeral gatherings and of course our magnificent memorial gardens. Modern Light-filled Chapel Refreshments Lounge Memorial Gardens By…
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April 30, 2018
Helping a Grandparent Who Is Grieving Info & Events

Helping a Grandparent Who Is Grieving

Helping Grandparents who are grieving Helping a Grandparent Who Is Grieving by Alex Gow Funerals and Dr Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. A child or young adult has died. Everyone who loved the child is now faced with mourning this tragic, untimely death. The child's parents are heartbroken. But what about the grandparents? How might they be feeling? How can you help them with their unique grief? This article will guide you in ways to turn your concern for the grandparents into positive…
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April 22, 2018
Helping a suicide survivor heal Info & Events

Helping a suicide survivor heal

Helping a Suicide Survivor Heal Helping a Suicide Survivor Heal - Provided by Alex Gow Funerals courtesy of Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Historian Arnold Toynbee once wrote, "There are always two parties to a death; the person who dies and the survivors who are bereaved." Unfortunately, many survivors of suicide suffer alone and in silence. The silence that surrounds them often complicates the healing that comes from being encouraged to mourn. Because of the social stigma surrounding suicide, survivors feel the pain of…
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April 4, 2018
Helping a Friend Who Is Dying by Alex Gow Funerals Info & Events

Helping a Friend Who Is Dying by Alex Gow Funerals

Comforting a dying friend is vitally important says Alex Gow Funerals Provided by Alex Gow Funerals courtesy of Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Your friend is dying. This is an extremely difficult time not only for you but for your friend and all who care about them. This article will guide you in ways to help your friend-and yourself-during the last days of his life. When a Friend is Dying Someone you care deeply about is dying. Confronting this difficult reality for yourself is…
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March 5, 2018
Elder Abuse Awareness by Alex Gow Funerals Brisbane Info & Events

Elder Abuse Awareness by Alex Gow Funerals Brisbane

No one should have to suffer abuse As a professional care provider, Alex Gow has been made aware of an alarming increase of abuse upon our elderly in the community and would like to use this publication as a means of providing information so that you can identify the signs of abuse and gain assistance if needed. Elder Abuse can take various forms and these are listed below for your information. Psychological abuse is the infliction of mental anguish, fear and feelings…
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March 1, 2018
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Helping a Man Who is Grieving by Alex Gow Funerals Brisbane

Losing someone close can be heartbreaking leaving you lost and confused Helping a man who is grieving - Provided by Alex Gow Funerals courtesy of Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. A man you care about is grieving. Someone he loved has died and you would like to help him during this difficult time. This article will help you know what to do and say as you offer your love and companionship to your friend. Men feel the need to be strong. Even in…
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February 26, 2018
Helping a friend in Grief by Alex Gow Funerals Brisbane Info & Events

Helping a friend in Grief by Alex Gow Funerals Brisbane

After the loss of a loved one, stay close and offer comfort Helping a friend in Grief by Alex Gow Funerals Brisbane and Dr Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD. A friend has experienced the death of someone loved. You want to help, but you are not sure how to go about it. This article will guide you in ways to turn your cares and concerns into positive actions. Listen with your heart. Helping begins with your ability to be an active listener. Your…
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February 15, 2018
Contact Us

Contact Us

If A Death Has Occurred If a death has occurred we would prefer you contact us by telephone so please call us on 07 3851 7800. We are available 7 days a week. Pre-Planning As a part of the Alex Gow family tradition, we offer a 170-year heritage of assistance through personal service, a strong focus on families, knowledge of local customs and a significant investment in the community. We’re here to help, so please ask us for more information on any…
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May 7, 2013