Personal services
Funerals, memorials, graveside services, celebrations of life, ash-scattering and committal ceremonies.
Funeral celebrant · Brisbane & South East Queensland
Celebrating life and legacy with dignity
When someone you love dies, finding the right words can feel overwhelming. David offers calm guidance, genuine care and professional support to help you create a meaningful farewell.
30+years of celebrant
experienceReligious and
non-religious services
experienceReligious and
non-religious services
Compassionate guidance
when you need it most.
when you need it most.
A meaningful farewell
Every person has a story
worth remembering.
David takes time to listen, understand what matters to your family and bring your memories together into a service that feels personal and true. You do not need to have everything prepared before making contact.
About David
Experience, compassion and personal attention
David Terracini has more than 30 years of experience as a celebrant, conducting both religious and non-religious ceremonies. His background includes ten years as a schoolteacher, followed by many years in pastoral and managerial roles.
His approach is warm, calm and organised. He listens carefully, provides clear guidance and gives close attention to the details that make each service personal.
David has been happily married for more than 42 years and loves time with his children and grandchildren, running, paddle boarding, music and good coffee.
How David can help
Funeral and memorial services
For every family
Christian, spiritual or fully non-religious services, shaped around your family’s beliefs, wishes and traditions.
Complete guidance
Family meeting, service planning, personal tribute, readings and music, liaison and sensitive delivery on the day.
What to expect
Gentle guidance,
one step at a time
You will not have to work everything out alone. David will guide you throughout the process.
- 01
First contact
A calm phone conversation to answer immediate questions and arrange a meeting.
- 02
Family meeting
Time to share memories and talk through the farewell you would like.
- 03
Preparing the service
David brings your thoughts together and prepares a clear, personal draft.
- 04
Reviewing the details
Your family and funeral director review the service and confirm arrangements.
- 05
The day of the service
David leads with warmth, dignity and respect, allowing you to focus on remembering.
What families have said
Kind words from families
“Thank you for the beautiful service. We appreciate the way you brought all our thoughts together with empathy and professionalism.”
“We didn’t know where to start. You provided all the guidance and care we needed to prepare the service and conduct it so beautifully. We will always be grateful.”
“We appreciate the way you made the service so personal for our family. Thank you for your guidance and compassion.”
“Our family would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the kind and personal manner with which you guided us in the preparation of both our mother’s and father’s services. During a period of terrible grief, you came alongside us with compassion and respect. Thank you.”
“Your approach was kind and professional. Right from our first contact, you helped us feel that we could get through this. We are grateful for your personal touch.”
Service area
Serving families across South East Queensland
Available throughout Brisbane’s northside and southside, Ipswich, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Please contact David to discuss the location and arrangements.
Talk with David
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even if you don’t have all the details.
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