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.
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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.
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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.
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Qualifications
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(NOCN) Level 3 Diploma in
Couples & Naming Ceremonies RVQ
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(NOCN) Level 3 Diploma in
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(NOCN) Level 4 Award in
Creating & Conducting
Child and Baby Funerals
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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...
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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.
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She has enjoyed transferring her artistic skills to her role as Celebrant.
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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.
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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.
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The Royal Albert Hall
