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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
How to Help a Friend Through Grief Info & Events

How to Help a Friend Through Grief

Grief is awkward and difficult; it’s something we tend to shy away from if we can help it. If you have never experienced grief, you may be at a loss to know what to say or do. Here are some hints from someone who has been there and come out the other side stronger. You Don’t Need to Say the Right Thing In fact, you don’t need to say anything at all. You just need to be there. It may not feel…
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July 26, 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
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
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
Helping a Man Who is Grieving by Alex Gow Funerals Brisbane Info & EventsUncategorized

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