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 […]
Most people know of our commitment to helping the seniors members of our community through our various aged care centre programmes and of course, our popular puzzle books that encourage participation and brain activity, especially in your later years. These books are delivered free every quarter to nursing homes, aged care facilities and retirement villages. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alex Gow Funerals has always had a strong sense of community believing that it is essential to give something back and improve the lives of others. Some of our current projects include: Help for Carers Alex Gow Funerals’ community educator, Mark Lowry offers courses and workshops for caregivers to better understand and deal with death, […]
