Allan Stockley

Mr Stockley was recommended to us for my dear father's funeral in July, 2015. My Mother, distraught at losing her soulmate and husband of 60 years, drew strength and comfort from Mr Stockley's respectful and gentle support in planning Dad's funeral, and what a funeral! My father was a well-known and well loved man, and his funeral became a wonderful celebration of the man everyone knew. It gave inestimable comfort to Dad's family that the funeral was tailored exactly to the wishes of my Mother and to the stature of my Father.
When, a mere eight months later, my beloved brother, the baby of our family, passed away, Alan was our first choice to conduct his funeral service. This was a very different affair, my brother's world was much smaller than my Dad's, due to chronic illness. My Mother did however, very much want the funeral to include Lee's faithful group of friends, who had stuck with him and helped him enormously throughout his illness, and had helped to make his life as rich as anyone's. The funeral was to include them as much as the family. Mr Stockley's help in achieving a beautiful, inclusive service, in which everyone who had supported Lee throughout his difficult times was honoured, was masterful. He consulted with the family throughout, and made a terrible aching loss into a celebration of a life which, though too, too short, was nevertheless so very precious.
I wholeheartedly commend Alan Stockley's services to anyone who has suffered a loss. He is comforting, supportive and intuitive, he respects and defers to the wishes of the bereaved in such a way as to lift some of the terrible burden of grief from their shoulders and to take it upon his own. The Grimes family will be forever grateful to him.

I can personally recommend Alan Stockley's services to anyone who has the need of a funeral celebrant. Alan listens carefully and respectfully to the close family's needs and will tailor the service to your ideas or integrate your ideas with his suggestions. Thank you so very much from the family and friends of Harry Dolphin for a beautiful service, the manner in which you conducted both yourself and the funeral service was perfect and respectful. Thanks Alan
You really are good at what you do

I can personally recommend Allan Stockley's services. He conducted my father's funeral this week. He did an excellent job. He was sensitive to my families wishes and provided a moving Eulogy about me Dad's life which complemented the anecdotes we gave. Allan thank you very much for all your help and support during this difficult time and for making Dad's funeral special.

If you’ve found yourself here because you need the help of a funeral celebrant then you’ve found yourself a treasure. Allan Stockley turned a very sad day into a beautiful celebration of our late brothers short life. His voice is so gentle and caring, and the way he delivers the words are so comforting. He’s patient and kind and everyone commented on how perfect the day was. I highly recommend Allan he’s fab!

Allan conducted my Grandad’s funeral last week. He was sensitive and compassionate. He brought warmth and dignity to a sad occasion and helped us to remember our Grandad fondly. He was very professional and caring and led us through the whole process. Everyone who attended, commented very positively on Allan, not only on what he said, but also his manner. We can’t thank him enough and we highly recommend him.

I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to Allan Stockley for the incredible service he gave for my dad, Roy Armstead. It was clear Allan had taken the time to truly understand who Dad was — not just in the facts, but in spirit.
He struck the perfect balance of humour and heart, creating a send-off that was not only deeply moving but also full of the kind of laughter and warmth my dad would have absolutely loved. It felt more like a genuine celebration of his life than a traditional goodbye, and that meant the world to us.
So many people told us it was the best funeral they had ever been to — a true testament to Allan’s gift for storytelling, empathy, and connection and the wonderful team at Connollys Funeral Directors. We will always be grateful to him for helping us say goodbye in a way that honoured Dad so beautifully.