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 and share my life with my partner and my two amazing boys.
Throw in a large handful of awesome friends, 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
Creating a meaningful ceremony could be likened to writing,
directing, stage-managing and presenting a show that's playing
for 'one night only'.
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All of the elements have to flow. Having a celebrant who is an expert
at managing these various elements ensures 'rave reviews'.
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The Royal Albert Hall
