With Heart Funeral Celebrant

Magdalena Whiteman, known as Magda, is a funeral celebrant serving Adelaide and surrounding areas. With warmth, dignity and compassion, she supports families and friends in creating meaningful ceremonies that honour each person’s unique life and story. She works closely with families and funeral directors, offering guidance throughout the planning process and helping to ease the burden during a difficult time.

Magda provides personalised funeral and memorial ceremonies, celebrations of life, graveside committals, and ashes interment and scattering ceremonies. Her approach includes getting to know the family and their loved one, shaping a life story to suit the service, and coordinating with other speakers. She aims to make each farewell authentic, personal and respectful, with careful attention to detail and clear communication.

Her service is flexible in honouring cultural and personal traditions and is LGBTQIA+ friendly. Magda brings a calm, professional presence to ceremonies and responds sensitively to changing needs. Through her work, she helps families create a fitting tribute and a memorable occasion for those gathered to remember and celebrate a loved one.