20/04/2026
I remember after I first met Peter Vincent at an East Burnie Rotary Sunrise breakfast meeting, getting to work at the Microbiology department at North West Pathology and telling my work friends that I had met this really good looking guy at the breakfastā¦but that he was a FUNERAL DIRECTOR!!!
Later that day I was walking my dog as usual along the Bass Highway and had never really looked or noticed the buildings near the big Norfolk Pine tree ā then suddenly I saw it and it clicked ā Vincent Funeral Servicesā¦.Peter Vincentā¦.that was a funeral home.
Now that may seem a bit slow, but in my defense, I wasnāt born in Burnie so didnāt grow up knowing local names or businesses. Young people if they are lucky have not had to think about arranging a funeral or sometimes even attending one.
I took Peter to his first experience of a pathology dinner as they were something of a special event back in the day. After the usual introductions and realization by some that he was a funeral director, there was quiet chatter for a bit followed byā¦
āPeter, can I have a purple coffin?ā from across the table. And from there the questions kept coming.
It just goes to show that whilst we think some people donāt want to talk about death and funerals, they may have burning questions that need answers.
I found a close alignment of attributes and skills from Biomedical Science to the Funeral Industry ā such as empathy, care, high standards, being meticulous, diligent and detail-oriented.
My story has now moved towards a specialized focus on Pre-arranged and Pre-paid Funerals in a part time role. I now have time to enjoy our family, friends and hobbies, and look forward to doing some travel in the future.
So if you have a burning question or want to have a chat about funerals, I would love to assist.
I will be at the Burnie Aged and Disability Expo this Wednesday at the Burnie Arts Centre (9am ā 2pm) ā pop in for a chat, or take a brochure pack (with bonus choccies) to get started.
Pre-arranging a funeral gives you peace of mind, so you can get on and live your best life!
Tara Vincent