Testimonials
Families who have allowed us to serve them during difficult times. These stories are shared with permission.
“I felt at ease with Marc straight away, as he gently explained the procedure with much care and empathy. Marc was professional, and made me feel very comfortable at all times. Also Marc was comprehensive, in every detail. I highly recommend Marc and Friends.”
Jim Picot
“Marc and friends were a pleasure to work with. Allowing you to option in and out of different aspects of the funeral process. The costs were well explained and the love and care by Marc, in our case was exceptional. Marc, would gently follow me up when I forgot to answer or participate in the next part of the process. Marc gets grief, and caters to your needs in the process. Thank you seems inadequate.”
Louise Dobbie
“Our family is deeply grateful for the care and support we received from Marc & Friends during such an emotional time. Marc was incredibly caring, understanding, and patient from the very beginning. He followed up with us at every step, making sure we felt supported and informed throughout the entire process.
Marc offered gentle guidance grounded in scripture, which brought us comfort and helped us make meaningful decisions for the service. His suggestions, both practical and thoughtful made organising the funeral so much easier. Marc was ready with clear answers and helpful recommendations. His compassion and steady presence made a difficult time feel a little lighter. I would absolutely recommend Marc & Friends to anyone seeking caring, considerate, and truly supportive service when it matters most.”
Anita Devitt
“Marc was the perfect person for my mother in law’s service. He has the exactly right calm and caring demeanor for his job. He made a difficult time for the family much easier and less stressful. And he was very upfront and honest about the costs and advantages and disadvantages of each decision.”
Belinda Luscombe
“We have no hesitation in recommending Marc Allison. We found him to be very understanding and accommodating of our needs in a traumatic time. He showed great empathy and expertise; he was resourceful, helping us work through all the logistics and he communicated very well throughout the funeral process.”
Kate H
“Marc Allison conducted the funeral of my father-in-law Roy. We would both highly recommend Marc. The genuine care and compassion was not superficial but deep and sincere. The care he displayed to my wife and her sister was really appreciated. Also every care and attention was given to the desires and wishes of the family, so again we both highly recommend him.”
Robert and Bronwyn Sandeman
I have attended 4 funerals managed by Marc and his friends in the last 3 yrs. All were very well carried out, the families given super support and all visitors welcomed warmly.
At a Muslim home in Western Sydney, at my request, Marc even drove down to visit them on Easter Sunday, 2025, to discuss arrangements with them, how the coroner process functions and left them so grateful for his input.
2 yrs ago an elderly lady rang him at 3am to explain her husband had just died, asking what should she do now. Marc kindly answered her questions and then offered to pray with her. She will never forget what that meant to her in her time of shock and vulnerability.
Without any hesitation, I recommend Marc and friends to anyone in need. Last week I gave his leaflet to our neighbour who is considering these matters.
Thank you Marc. You are a rare find”
Wendy Back
“I recommend to you Marc & Friends, in particular Marc Allison whom I have known since 2020. My wide experience as a Minister of Religion for over fifty years has brought me into contact with many and varied Funeral Homes however, I need to state that Marc is of the high standard of any other services I have officiate with over the years.
The Christian warmth and respect are an approach taken by Marc which makes his services of significant in time of need by family and friends. The compassion and detail to arranging a Service for loved one’s is taken seriously and with particular care, consideration and thoughtfulness to the needs of the family and friends.
It has been evident to me that Marc takes time providing patience, warmth and a steady presence as he comes along side those who grieve. His professionalism, while present, is enhanced by one who is sensitive, personal and genuine.
After officiating at a number of Service directed by Marc, I would recommend him to any family who are looking for someone to come along side them in their time of sorrow. I believe Marc can offer integrity and kindness to such situations.”
Peter
“After a tragedy, Marc not only provided a sensitive funeral service, he also provided empathy and compassion. Most importantly though he provided Christian fellowship that has lasted beyond the funeral which I cherish enormously.”
Christian M.
“Having worked with Marc previously, I approached him to arrange some memorial jewellery after the loss of my father. Marc graciously assisted with this process and I could not be more impressed. His gentle care and genuine thoughtfulness was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend Marc to provide the specific care & guidance needed after losing a loved one.
Jen C
“Marc from Marc & Friends was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. Kind, compassionate, and professional, Marc made the difficult experience of arranging our father’s funeral much easier for our family. His warm personality and sense of humour brought comfort during a very challenging time.
Marc went above and beyond to support us. When we discovered a small error on our father’s death certificate, he was more than willing to assist in getting it corrected promptly, which we greatly appreciated.
I wholeheartedly recommend Marc and his funeral services to anyone who needs support during such a difficult time. Thank you, Marc, for guiding our family through this process and making it as smooth as possible.”
Peter