We provide expert knowledge in the field of funeral services and on-going bereavement assistance through our support services department.
At Allison Monkhouse Funeral Directors, a proudly Australian, family owned company, with a heritage of over 160 years, we are dedicated to assisting and supporting you and your family in commemorating the life of your loved one. With over 150 years’ of service and care, Allison Monkhouse is 100% Australian owned and dedicated to providing individual care to families, as well as to the community in general. Our prepaid funeral plans are one of the most safe and secure Prepaid Funeral Plans in Australia through IOOFSA and we welcome the opportunity to talk to you about your individual needs.
07/07/2025
MEET REBECCA 🧘♀️
A warm and compassionate Funeral Director who connects easily with others.
Her vibrant, approachable nature brings warmth to every interaction, allowing her to offer genuine support and care when guiding families through funeral arrangements. Outside of work, she enjoys pilates and relaxing with friends over a glass of champagne.
Like everyone at Allison Monkhouse, Rebecca is empathetic, experienced, and dedicated to providing personal and heartfelt service during life’s most difficult moments.
To connect with Rebecca or one of our compassionate team at Allison Monkhouse Funerals, please get in touch. We're here to help you honour your loved one with kindness and respect. 🧡
🎉 Congratulations to Kevin on an incredible 43 years of dedicated service as an embalmer and funeral director with Allison Monkhouse. Your dedication, loyalty, and professionalism over more than four decades is truly inspiring.
Wishing you continued success and fulfilment as you mark this remarkable achievement.
With admiration and appreciation,
your colleagues at Allison Monkhouse 🧡
03/07/2025
"A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again."
- Maya Angelou
At Allison Monkhouse, we believe in honouring lives that continue to touch hearts long after they’re gone. Every life leaves a legacy, and we’re here to help you celebrate it with dignity, compassion, and care. 🤍
Planning your funeral in advance offers peace of mind for you and your family. It lifts the emotional and financial burden from your loved ones and ensures your wishes are honoured exactly as you’d like. Our prepaid plans take care of every detail, from transfer and arrangements to the service itself. 🧡
We're here to help—contact us anytime if you have questions or would like more information about our pre-planning services.
A dedicated third-generation Funeral Director with 48 years of experience, Kevin combines professional expertise with genuine compassion. His passion for supporting families is evident in every interaction.
As a qualified Embalmer, he has travelled the world, assisting communities during times of crisis and sharing his knowledge through international training. Beyond his professional life, Kevin is a loving grandfather, bringing the same warmth and care to his family as he does to the families he serves.
Like all the staff at Allison Monkhouse, Kevin is approachable, knowledgeable, and committed to extending a personal touch to every service.
To speak with Kevin Reardon or any of our compassionate team members at Allison Monkhouse Funerals, please contact us. We’re here to help you honour your loved ones with care and respect. 🧡
We are so grateful for this kind review shared on Google:
"Thank you Siobhan & team for a truly beautiful send off… the process was so easy & supportive."
Your trust and heartfelt words mean the world to us. 🤍
10/05/2025
Thinking of all the mothers today – and holding space for those who are missing theirs. Wishing you peace, love and warm memories this Mother’s Day. 🧡
25/04/2025
Our ANZAC Day series to honour those who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. Royal Navy veteran Peter Bird shares a heartfelt tribute, personal reflections, and a glimpse into his own journey.
Lest we forget.
Thank you to Frankston RSL who allowed us to do the filming at The ANZAC Park in Frankston. Special thanks to Ray McCarthy who organised our veterans to tell their story.
24/04/2025
Our ANZAC Day series to honour those who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations begins with Vietnam Veteran, John Pilkington. John shares his tribute, views and a little about his own story.
Lest we forget.
Thank you to Frankston RSL who allowed us to do the filming at The ANZAC Park in Frankston. Special thanks to Ray McCarthy who organised our veterans to tell their story.
13/02/2025
Happy Valentine's Day
13/02/2025
A remarkable piece of Melbourne's history has been uncovered during the chapel renovation of one of our sister companies, Hollibone Funerals, in Seddon.
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Our beginnings can be traced back to the early 19th century England. Born in Liverpool in 1806, Thomas Allison established himself as a cabinet maker, blind maker and undertaker in Camberwell, London. It was there in 1844 that John was born.
In the 1860s, John Allison arrived in Melbourne and soon after purchased the business of John Little in Simpsons Road (Victoria St), Richmond, which had commenced there in 1851. Richmond would become the headquarters of the firm for many years.
John’s sons, Jack and Roy, took over from their father before he died in 1921. After buying out his brother’s share in the late 1920s, Roy changed the firm’s name to John (Roy V) Allison. In doing so, Roy distinguished it from the other competing firms of Allison.
In 1944, Roy’s sons John and Rob were taken into partnership by Roy. When they returned after service during the war, they became involved in the management of the business.
In 1956, they purchased a funeral business operated by Norman Monkhouse in Brighton and Sandringham in the name of its founder, J. Monkhouse & Son. After Roy’s death in 1957, John and Rob carried on the business in equal ownership.
In the 1970’s Clive, Rob’s son and the fifth generation Allison to be in the funeral business, entered the firm. Since 1988, he has been Managing Director and has continued to make Allison Monkhouse one of the foremost funeral firms in the world.
Throughout the history of the firm, a number of Allisons have been recognised publicly for their contributions to the funeral industry.
Roy was elected Honorary Life Member of the Australian Funeral Directors’ Association (AFDA). He, along with his son, John, were elected Fellows of the British Institute of Embalmers. Roy was the first Fellow outside of the UK.
John was elected Life Councillor of the AFDA in 1969; Rob in 1978. In 1995, Rob was honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), for service to the funeral industry, including his role in the return of the Unknown Soldier, and to the community.
More recently, Clive was thanked by both the Swedish and Australian governments for his work in the tsunami relief in Thailand.
All of this achievement would not be possible without the continuing help of loyal staff, many of whom have had a long association in our company’s history. Allison Monkhouse is a family owned company with a real sense of family amongst our staff. A caring family firm encourages caring staff.
