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Childers Woodgate Funeral Services

Locality: Childers, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4126 3821

Address: 86 Churchill Street 4660 Childers, QLD, Australia

Website: http://ChildersWoodgateFunerals.com.au/

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24.01.2022 Remembering: BRIAN McALISTER 1957 ~ 2019... He Is Gone "You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, Or you can be full of the love that your shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he has gone, Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, Or you can do as he would want, Smile, open your eyes, love and go on. "

20.01.2022 Have you ever said the words: "Just bury me in a box"? Well, here's the coffin for you. Cardboard boxes are primarily used for packaging goods and materials. They are perceived as good for the environment, as they are made of mostly natural ingredients, and can be recycled. This design has been inspired by the common saying "Bury me in a cardboard box!"... Please note: This design is not made of cardboard. It has the look of cardboard only, but uses our normal substrate made from plantation pine fibreboard (commonly referred to as ‘MDF’ or ‘Customwood’).

19.01.2022 What is a Traditional Funeral? A traditional funeral is probably what first comes to mind you think of a typical funeral, and if you’ve ever attended a funeral there’s a good chance it followed the traditional style. In Australia, a traditional funeral has the following components:... A visitation or a viewing A formal service A committal at the graveside However, just because you choose a traditional funeral doesn’t mean that you have to follow a completely rigid formula. Traditional funerals can be customised to include creative and meaningful elements. Some high profile Australian funerals have illustrated this well. Following Heath Ledger’s traditional service and committal, the mourners proceeded to Cottesloe Beach where they splashed in the water and watched the sun set in a celebration of his life. Personalising a coffin is one such way of creating a special ceremony for your loved one. At Childers Woodgate Funeral Services, we pride ourselves in creating the perfect funeral service for the one you love. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us and ask about our personalised funeral services.

18.01.2022 What is a Cortege? Prior to the committal at the graveside, the mourners must make their way from the chapel or church to the cemetery. This procession is known as a cortege. When it is necessary to drive to the cemetery, mourners follow the hearse with their headlights on to signify their participation in the funeral. If you ever see such a funeral procession, it is common courtesy to let the full procession move together and pass without cutting in.... In earlier years, it was tradition (in rural areas) for the cortege to pass down the main street of the town and all business houses would close their doors and stand on the footpath as a sign of respect. With some funerals today, the cortege may pass by some significant aspect of the loved one, eg. their family home/property, a significant venue such as a sporting venue if the deceased was a significant part of that sporting event. Options are limitless. Talk to us about these options.

14.01.2022 Remembering: JOHN DENNIS DOWD 1933 ~ 2019... "Love as powerful as your father's for you leaves its own mark. To have been loved so deeply even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever."

11.01.2022 Remembering Mark Victor Lockwood 1960 ~2019 "A light has gone out; without so much as a flicker, and all we have left, is the precious memory of how brightly it burned; and the warmth it gave us."

10.01.2022 Visitations and Viewings What is a Visitation or Viewing? A visitation or viewing is an opportunity for close friends and family to come together and spend time with each other and the deceased prior to the funeral service. They are often held the day before the funeral or on the same day just prior to the service.... What is the difference between a visitation and a viewing? A visitation is where the deceased is present in a closed coffin or is not present at all; A viewing is where the deceased is present in an open coffin. Having a visitation or viewing is an important part of a traditional funeral as it offers close friends an family an opportunity to gather informally, offer condolences and share memories. The tradition comes from a time when family would watch over the deceased in the family home until the time of burial in the hope that it might return to life. Today, for many families it still serves an important function as it allows those affected the chance to condition themselves and come to terms with the reality of the death. To discuss visitations or viewings, please contact us directly.

08.01.2022 Remembering a Husband and Father: ADRIAN JOHN CAMPBELL-WILLIS 1939 ~2019... "I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one; I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done; I’d like to leave an echo, whispered softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun, Of happy memories that I leave when life is done."

08.01.2022 Remembering with love: ALAN HERBERT WOODMAN 1959 ~ 2019... "Sad and lonely days have passed since our great sorrow fell The grief that we received that day, no one can ever tell. God gave us strength to meet it, and courage to bear the blow. For what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. It's lonely here without you, we miss you more each day. For life is not the same to us, since you were called away. You bade us not a last farewell, nor even said good-bye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the night God called you home."

07.01.2022 Remembering a wonderful Mother: JOAN FRANCES STOUT 1939 ~ 2019... "Love as powerful as your mother's for you leaves its own mark. To have been loved so deeply even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever."

06.01.2022 TO WAKE OR NOT TO WAKE? The concept of the wake is coming back into practice in certain circles. There are things to be said for wakes, but you must be careful when deciding whether or not to host a wake. Some people grasp the idea wholeheartedly. It becomes a way of paying respects to the deceased without drowning in your sorrow. But others can be put off, or even offended, by the idea. A modern wake is, essentially, a celebration of the deceased. Friends and family gather t...ogether. A wake involves good food, good friends, and, above all, laughter. It’s a time for swapping stories about the person who has died; sometimes serious stories, sometimes humorous ones. For some people, it becomes a chance to counterbalance the sorrow of losing a loved one with the joy of having known them in the first place. A wake is sometimes considered synonymous with a visitation or viewing. However, visitations and viewings tend to be subdued gatherings and are often held at a funeral home the day before the funeral or immediately preceding the funeral. Holding a wake is something that must be considered carefully. For some, the idea of essentially having a party before the funeral is disrespectful, even calloused. Some people will be offended if you hold a wake and offended if you don’t invite them. Death is a sensitive issue, and end of life issues must be handled with sensitivity. Whether or not to hold a wake is the decision of the next-of-kin. However, a close friend or relative can help the next-of-kin make that decision and should be in charge of most of the details if the next-of-kin decides to hold a wake. When holding a wake, it’s important to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where people can feel comfortable swapping stories and just talking about the deceased. A home is the best place to host a wake. Larger venues are rarely as comfortable and casual. A wake is a deeply personal matter. It can be a beautiful time of loving and letting go; it can also hurt and offend. But, rightly handled, a wake can be the right way to remember the deceased. During these COVID times, you must be careful to follow all the current guidelines recommended for the venue chosen. If you would like to discuss wakes or any other matters relating to funerals, please do not hesitate to give us a call.

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02.01.2022 Remembering a loving Mother and Friend: BEVERLEY FAY ECCLES A Silent Tear ... "Just close your eyes and you will see All the memories that you have of me Just sit and relax and you will find I’m really still there inside your mind. Don’t cry for me now I’m gone For I am in the land of song There is no pain, there is no fear So dry away that silent tear. Don’t think of me in the dark and cold For here I am, no longer old I’m in that place that’s filled with love Known to you all, as Up Above."

02.01.2022 Remembering a special Mother: MARY RITA EMILY WAIN 1922 ~2019... "A chapter completed, A page turned, A life well lived, A rest well earned."