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Burstows has been serving our community and providing complete funeral care for 125 years.

10/11/2025

Remembering what it’s all about this November 11, as we honour those who have given their lives and their loved ones in the name of peace. Lest we forget.

The RSL calls on us at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 2025 to reflect on the historical events that led to this day … and the end of what was meant to be ‘the war to end all wars’.

“At 5am on 11 November 1918 in a railway carriage in France, representatives of France, Britain and Germany all signed a document that put an end to four years of conflict. Six hours later – at 11am – those signatures brought into effect the Armistice that ended WWI.

“Across the world, people rejoiced and celebrated the news, including in Australia. Despite the late hour of the day, school, fire station, and church bells around the country rang, waking hundreds of people to share the news that war was over.”

07/11/2025

Do you have the food preparation, people skills and empathy to bring comfort with our catering team? 💜 Serving up warmth and understanding as well as fresh scones, home-made cakes and pastries, fresh fruit, a refreshing drink or perhaps a cuppa is what our wonderful team does to help nourish the hearts of those gathering with friends and loved ones to remember someone special they have lost.

Sharing food, along with memories, in a safe space of love, support and understanding makes a real difference for so many people as they acknowledge their loss through the final farewell of a funeral, while also starting to acknowledge that their own life will go on.

We are looking for another exceptional individual to join our small dedicated catering team of 3-4 people headed by the lovely and talented Sarah Walker. For more details of this casual position, please go to https://www.burstows.com.au/contact-us/employment-opportunities-at-burstows. And to understand more about catering in this environment and just how rewarding it can be, please see our news blog interview with Sarah https://www.burstows.com.au/support-and-resources/news/meet-our-new-catering-manager-why-sarah-chose-toowoomba-after-seeing-the-world and former longtime catering head Sandy Lee https://www.burstows.com.au/support-and-resources/news/receptions-unite-nourish-give-us-a-path-forward.

05/11/2025

At Burstows Funerals our word is our bond. As your trusted locally owned and operated family funeral provider for 125 years, our facilities are outstanding and our team – whether you are in Toowoomba, Dalby, Gatton or Warwick – is exceptional.

Each member is a dedicated, caring professional whose primary concern always is to act in your best interests. We are committed to complete transparency in all we do, and we welcome you to discuss your needs and inspect our facilities without any obligation. We are proud to have this trusted partnership with the community which we call home.

To talk to our experienced and caring team, please call 4636 9600 or visit our website to find out more https://www.burstows.com.au/.

02/11/2025

Grief doesn't have to break us ... it can reveal us, even to ourselves. Resilience is something we can all work towards to help us cope in the most difficult times. But remember, resilience includes accepting that we sometimes need to lean on others for support.

The art talents of perfectly capture this concept of inner strength.

30/10/2025

Loss and grief take us on a new path … Like the love for the person we have lost, grief does not leave us. Slowly, however, life opens up and hope grows around the grief we carry, revealing a new path forward which holds new light, enjoyment, richness, and happiness once more. Life is different but it can be good.

17/10/2025

Thanks for caring. 💜 Sharing the love for all the amazing carers in the Toowoomba region this National Carers Week. “You are one, know one, or will be one”. You make the world better every single day.

29/09/2025

Whether you need our services immediately, are considering options, or planning for yourself or a loved one - we are here for you. We have the experience, expertise and compassion to answer your questions, provide advice and help you through your journey. The Burstow family is proud to have been serving our community for 125 years. 💜

Call us on 4636 9600. In the event of a death in your family, a Burstows funeral director is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide help and guidance from the very first contact. We welcome all other inquiries 9am-5pm weekdays, and our friendly staff can arrange an appointment for an in-person consultation if you wish.

27/09/2025

“When you are grateful, you train your brain to look for the good in life and you prepare the way for inner peace.” So writes grief and loss expert Dr Alan Wolfelt in his book The Paradoxes of Mourning.

It can take an effort at first, but making it a habit to reflect on what you are grateful for can lift mood, reduce anxiety and depression, and build resilience. It can be difficult to recognise the good, the positive and the beautiful in order to offset the pain and shadows you are experiencing through loss, but the more you do it, the easier it becomes and the lighter you feel.

Quoting Dr Wolfelt again, “When you fill your life with gratitude, you invoke a self-fulfilling prophecy: what you pay attention to will be magnified and repeated. Reflect on the moments of joy and love each day. Honour them and have gratitude for them.… Above all, be grateful for this very moment.”

Address

1020 Ruthven Street
Toowoomba, QLD
4350

Telephone

+61746369600

Website

http://www.burstows.com.au/

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