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.
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
Creating a meaningful ceremony could be likened to writing,
directing, stage-managing and presenting a show that's playing
for 'one night only'.
All of the elements have to flow. Having a celebrant who is an expert
at managing these various elements ensures 'rave reviews'.
The Royal Albert Hall
