Hundreds gather to farewell Central Coast teenager Audrey Griffin after tragic death

Hundreds of family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Audrey Griffin, a 19-year-old local sporting sensation.

Hundreds of family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Audrey Griffin, a 19-year-old local sporting sensation.

The funeral, held at Greenway Chapel, was packed to standing-room-only, with an overflow of mourners gathered outside.

Described as a “true sports champion” who enjoyed a range of hobbies including snorkelling, freediving and Ironman competitions, Ms Griffin was widely admired for her strong work ethic.

Throughout the service, many family and friends spoke, with one cousin describing Ms Griffin as someone who will always be “loved and admired”.

Mourners also heard how Ms Griffin was academically gifted, studying at UTS while completing various internships.

The Terrigal/Wamberal community is reeling after the shock, unexplained death of Audrey Griffin, 19, whose body was found in Erina Creek on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Picture: LinkedIn

Sammy, one of Ms Griffin’s close friends, said she filled her childhood with unconditional love and laughter.

“Our friendship would have lasted a lifetime, and for that I’m forever grateful. Audrey has left an everlasting impression on everyone who met her — a loyal friend to many, who will be deeply missed.

A floral tribute for Audrey Griffin, 19, whose body was found in Erina Creek on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Picture 16x9: supplied

“Audrey, thank you for being my best friend. I hope we’re best friends in the next life too, and in every universe before and after this one.”

Charlotte, a university friend, said she clicked instantly with Ms Griffin.

“I’ll always think of Audrey as the most free-spirited person I knew. Light radiated from within her, and she spread that light into other people’s lives through her joy, laughter and utter sense of unseriousness.”

Lacey, another close friend, said Ms Griffin had a way of making even the brightest days a little brighter.

Audrey Griffin was farewelled on Friday by hundrends of family and friends. Picture: GoFundMe

“Her kindness, her humour and her unconditional love will live on in all of us who had the privilege of knowing her.”

At the end of the funeral, mourners formed a guard of honour as a special haka was performed in her memory. Her parents released doves into the sky.

Ms Griffin was found dead and partially submerged in a creek on the Central Coast after a night out with friends. She was last seen about 2am on 23 March at the Gosford Hotel.

Hundreds gathered at Greenway Memorial Chapel on April 11, 2025, the funeral of Audrey Griffin, 19, who was found dead in Erina Creek on March 23 after a night out. Picture: NewsLocal

A member of the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, Terrigal Sharks Rugby League Club, and former vice-captain of Central Coast Sports College, Ms Griffin was remembered as a fit, talented and highly motivated young woman with the world at her feet.

Preliminary results suggest the cause of death was drowning, but the exact cause will be determined by the Coroner.