Our People
Our Family ~ Our Staff ~ It's more than a job.
Peter Vincent (Managing Director)
Peter is proud to be a third generation funeral director.
Peter learned the ropes assisting in the family business as a teenager before attaining his bachelor of economics and spending the next 15 years in the banking sector.
Peter spent time at Devonport and Hobart and also managed the bank at Zeehan before moving to the mainland as a banking IT analyst. Peter returned to the North West coast in 2004 to manage the family business. Peter is an executive member of the AFDA and is committed to improvement and excellence of service in the funeral industry.
Peter is committed to the North West coast community and is involved in several community organisations such as the Jeremy White Foundation, past President of East Burnie Sunrise Rotary Club, past President of the Burnie Dockers Football Club and a member of the Stella Maris board.
Peter has two older children who live in Sydney, is married to Tara and they have two children, Matthew and Henry
Tara Vincent (General Manager)
Tara has been working for 4 years in the family business after 23 years in the pathology industry as a scientist and manager.
Tara has been a president of the Stella Maris Parents & Friends and gets involved in the school and sporting activities of her children, Matthew and Henry.
Tara is also a keen horse rider and is a member of the North West Dressage Association and North West Show Jumping Association.
Noel Bramich (Funeral Arranger)
Born and raised in the Sheffield district. Noel now lives in Devonport and arranges funerals in the Devonport, Latrobe and surrounding areas.
Noel has a passion for helping people, and can assist you and your family to provide your loved one a memorable service or memorial plaque.
Madison Lowe (Funeral Arranger)
Madi was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada. After studying tourism and traveling for a few years, she has been happy to call Tasmania home since 2019. Madi finds Tasmania much like home from the beautiful landscapes to the friendly people. Madi enjoys exploring the state and all it has to offer, especially the stunning beaches, waterfalls, and bush walks. She continues to build wonderful connections with the North West Coast community.
Kylie Gray (Funeral Arranger)
Kylie served for 12 years in the Australian Defence Force (Navy) before moving into the funeral industry in QLD. Kylie and her family now live in the beautiful town of Latrobe and we feel very lucky to have her join our team of funeral arrangers.
Joshua Southon (Funeral Arranger)
Josh is the newest member of our arranging team, joining us in July 2023.
Aleena Holland (Funeral Assistant)
Alenna has joined our team in March 2022 and is based mainly in our Devonport and Ulverstone branches.
Alenna lives in Devonport and is assisting on funerals and with refreshments.
Paul Jack (Funeral Assistant)
Paul is an experienced funeral assistant and keeps our chapels, gardens and vehicles in tip top shape. Paul lives in Devonport with his wife and has grown up children in the warmer climate of Queensland whom he enjoys visiting.
Brittany-Lea Pearson (Funeral Assistant)
Brittany-Lea joined our team early 2023 and is enjoying her new role assisting on funerals and in the mortuary.
"Finally, in my dream job. Dream big beause what if it comes true. It is a privilege to be able to spend these meaningful moments with you and your loved ones."
Patrick Vassallo (Funeral Assistant)
Pat is the newest member of our funeral assistant team joining us in July, 2023.
Rachel Rayner (Reception & Administration)
Rachel has been working with Vincent Funeral Services since the start of 2016.
She works in the Burnie office and handles our day to day administration, working with families to facilitate personalised aspects of the service to create a funeral that loved ones can reflect on with pride.
Rachel and her husband Mitchell have two daughters Layla and Belle and a son Rylan. On days off she enjoys spending quality time with her family at their shack on the east coast near St Helens, and has a great love for Tasmania and the nature of living that it provides.
Helen Squibb (Accounts & Administration)
Helen has been a part of our team since 2001.
Helen manages the accounts area and supports us with many roles from monumental arrangement to refreshments. Helen is often the first point of contact for families who phone for assistance.
Gaylene Robinson (Reception & clerical Assistant)
Gaylene has joined our team recently in 2022. She has many years of experience in medical reception and is providing our clients with wonderful support as a first point of contact and administration support.