Category: Cremations

Meet the Team – Carlo DiMartino

Carlo DiMartino has been a valuable member of the Newhaven team for over 3 years now. Originally from Tasmania, with Italian family heritage, Carlo and his family came to the Gold Coast for that sea change that so many others from across the country look for and find right here. Carlo has always worked in […]

Help to Cope with Grief at Christmas

  Grief is particularly difficult to navigate around milestone occasions and especially seasons such as Christmas and the New Year. While the rest of the world who celebrate this holiday prepare by buzzing around decorating and buying gifts for their loved ones, it can feel overwhelming for those who are grieving their loved one. Emotions […]

Meet The Team – Darren Irvine

Proudly introducing: Darren Irvine, Branch Manager at Newhaven Funerals in Stapylton. This year is a special milestone for Darren, as it marks 21 years of dedicated service at Newhaven Funerals and a total of 25 years working in the Funeral Industry. Darren’s experience and perspective as well as his work ethic, put him in the […]

How much does a funeral cost?

And what happens if I can’t afford it? The loss of a loved one is a challenging time for families, and the added worry of the financial burden of a funeral can be overwhelming. Funerals can range in prices and while there are a variety of payment options available for most funerals, it’s always better […]

Arranging A Funeral

The loss of a loved one, no matter what the age or the circumstances are, is always something that a person struggles with. If you are in a position of charge or guardianship, this grief is also compounded by the fact that you are tasked with organising funeral plans for your dearly departed, and this […]

Why Cremations Are the Preferred Funeral Option

For a over 40 years, at Newhaven funerals we have noticed a very definite trend towards cremations over burials. Cremations in Queensland are now the most popular form of a funeral. We will help and guide you to the best decision for you and ensure you are happy with the choice you make. We are able […]

Affordable Funerals – Cremation Vs Burial

The last thing we want to do is apply the word cheap to funerals & certainly doesn’t reflect the compassion and quality we deliver to every one of our Newhaven funerals. That also doesn’t mean we are expensive. We pride ourselves on providing affordable, quality funerals in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. If you want the […]

What to do with a Loved One’s Ashes

After cremation, many people aren’t sure how to honour the deceased but there are a few ways that may help commemorate them in ways that are sensitive to their grieving family and friends. Our expert funeral directors at Newhaven Funerals can help advise you on what to do with the ashes after a cremation in […]

Everything You Need to Know about Cremation

Cremations in Brisbane have risen in popularity in recent years, whether this is because they are becoming a preferred funerary method due to beliefs or because they are generally more affordable and flexible compared to traditional funeral options. The cremation process is about a third of the cost of a burial in a coffin or […]

Different Types of Urns to Choose From

As a provider of cremations in Brisbane we offer a range of beautiful funeral urns. Finding the right urn for your loved ones when they pass is a difficult but necessary element of the funeral process. Try to look at the selection of the urn as a way to express your thoughts and feelings about […]