About Alison
... just a little bit
I moved from Australia to London in 1987, telling my family I'd be gone six months.
I reside in Hertfordshire with my youngest son with my eldest not too far away.
Throw in a large handful of awesome friends, and life is full of love and laughter.
Following the death of my dear father in 2013, I began to offer my voice as a funeral vocalist.
As a professional singer, I've always used my voice to connect emotionally with people,
so when Nancy Bowers, my first funeral arranger, recognized my potential as a Funeral Celebrant,
I decided to train. A year later, my training was complete, and I haven't looked back.
Whilst my passion lays in supporting bereaved families and celebrating life,
it brings me so much joy to officiate weddings & family celebrations.
In love. In Life. In Service.
Qualifications
(NOCN) Level 3 Diploma in
Couples & Naming Ceremonies RVQ
(NOCN) Level 3 Diploma in
(NOCN) Level 4 Award in
Creating & Conducting
Child and Baby Funerals
Alison is always looking for the opportunity to learn & evolve,
not only as a person, but as an Independent Celebrant.
"Every day's a school day."
Background...
A Laurence Olivier Award
nominated actress, Alison has enjoyed a successful 40 year career in the entertainment industry as
a theatre and television actress,
studio vocalist, recording artist and to this day, is a soloist with the Halle, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and
other leading UK orchestras.
She has enjoyed transferring her artistic skills to her role as Celebrant.
Passionate about equality and diversity, Alison embraces her
clients with warmth, acceptance, humility and kindness.
From Stage to Celebrant
In many ways, creating a meaningful ceremony can be likened to
writing, directing, stage-managing and presenting a show that's playing
for 'one night only'.
There are so many elements: pre-planning and writing the service, arranging the music, liaising with those contributing to the service to ensure they're at ease, working alongside your wedding planner, funeral director, events co-ordinator and venue. It's a team effort, but when the ceremony begins, you're in my hands, and that's a responsibility I take to heart.
All of the elements have to flow and I get one chance to make this perfect for my clients. I go above and beyond to ensure that my clients receive the service they deserve.
The Royal Albert Hall
