Owning our own crematoriums offers greater flexibility Info & EventsUncategorized

Owning our own crematoriums offers greater flexibility

Since 1840, Alex Gow Funerals has been recognised as an industry leader, taking the funeral business in South East Queensland to all new levels of care and quality. A big part of our growth and market strength has been the acquisition of 2 major crematoria and memorial gardens. With Great Northern Garden of Remembrance in the North and Centenary Memorial Gardens in the West, Alex Gow offers the very best funeral and cremation services, not only to our Alex Gow Funerals customers but also other…
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January 21, 2019
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 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
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 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
Alex Gow Funerals Coffins and Caskets About Alex GowAbout FuneralsInfo & EventsUncategorized

Alex Gow Funerals Coffins and Caskets

Choosing the Coffin or Casket What is the difference between a Coffin and a Casket? The difference is basically one of design. Coffins are widest at the shoulders and taper in at the head and the foot so the coffin mirrors the form of the human body. The lid is not hinged and is removed altogether. Caskets are rectangular in shape with a hinged lid and are usually constructed of better quality timbers and feature higher standards of workmanship. Choosing a coffin…
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July 3, 2015
Pre-arranging Your Funeral About Funerals

Pre-arranging Your Funeral

Pre-planning your funeral is easy with the help of Alex Gow Funerals Brisbane. By organising your affairs in this way you can gain peace of mind knowing that you’ve protected your family from a sometimes unexpected expense at a difficult time. We’ve designed The Executor Funeral Plan as a thoughtful pre-paid plan that helps you cover all or some of the funeral expenses on a contribution-towards-cost basis, either by making an initial lump sum payment or paying by instalments, helping to minimise…
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May 7, 2013