Category: Grief Management

Study finds grief over pet loss not taken seriously

We sometimes dismiss the importance pets have in our lives and also the grief felt by people especially seniors, when a beloved pet passes on. Grief can impact every aspect of our lives and we at Newhaven Funerals see that grief first hand everyday, which is why when I first read the following article it […]

How to plan a funeral during lockdown

With lock down restrictions already in place in South East Queensland and the likelihood of extension on the horizon, this article will help you navigate your options at an already difficult and emotional time. Restrictions in place stipulate that only 10 people including the celebrant and the funeral directors are allowed to attend any funeral […]

Helping Children Deal with Grief

When an important person in our lives dies it can leave us feeling broken and empty, children are no different. When we explain the journey of grief to children, it is often more beneficial to ‘show and tell’ them in a practical and creative way. Children from the ages of three to four are aware […]

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 […]

Why it’s important to have a funeral

Funerals are as old as the human race itself and have proven to date back to over 60,000 BC. Every culture and civilisation around the world have taken care of their loved ones who have passed away in a way of honouring, respecting and remembering them. While each culture has had different ways of doing […]

How Covid Has Changed Funerals

Organising a funeral for a loved one is never easy, but in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become even more stressful. For the last 40 years our commitment has been to help families’ farewell their loved ones respectfully. We become the family’s strength in their difficult time. We always put the families […]

How to Plan a Funeral Service

Newhaven Funerals’ point of difference is our exclusive set of qualities that have helped us help families on how to plan a funeral service when faced with the death of a loved one. Each ceremony is unique to the individual and the needs of their family. Funerals are likely to be emotionally taxing as many […]

Live streaming funerals: Technology helps mourners around the globe grieve together

Industry moves with the times Alex Medcalf is no stranger to working with grief — his previous career as a British army soldier involved breaking the news to families that their loved one was a casualty in battle. After spending several years helping his wife’s uncle run a funeral home in Burpengary, north of Brisbane, […]

How Much Does a Cremation Cost in Brisbane?

Funerals in Australia can be quite expensive and while it may not be up there with the cost of weddings, it can certainly put a dent in your pocket. The emotional side of things can double the burden and make the process feel incredibly overwhelming. You will want a funeral tribute to celebrate your loved […]