Receptions at Funeral Locations

Ideas for Wakes at Funeral Locations

Many funeral locations, from churches and crematoriums to natural burial grounds and barrows, also have uplifting spaces for a funeral reception or wake. Holding everything together in one place can sometimes make the planning and coordination of the day easier.

Religious Locations

Many religious locations also have an area for a funeral reception or wake, either on site or nearby. Village or church halls, for example, are often the heart of a community and can usually host a funeral reception or wake, often at a fairly low cost.

Natural Burial Grounds and Living Memorial Parks

Most natural burial grounds, remembrance or memorial parks, have beautiful spaces to hold a funeral reception or wake after a service. Depending on the weather, this may take place inside, or outside amongst the tranquil surroundings.

Crematorium Reception Areas

Many modern crematoriums have dedicated areas where families can hold a funeral reception or wake. They can usually take care of catering too, enabling family and friends to focus on each other and on the day. These tend to be peaceful, uplifting spaces, that can be decorated with flowers, candles and other personal touches. Most have screens available to play a memorial video or slideshow.

A Local Pub, Members Club or Hotel

A growing number of pubs, members clubs and hotels can host both the funeral, with the coffin present, and the wake or funeral reception afterwards. They can usually take care of catering and refreshments and often have different sizes of rooms, depending on your needs.

Funeral Home Reception Areas

Many funeral homes have dedicated spaces where families can hold a funeral reception or wake after a service. They will usually offer a selection of catering options, from tea and cake to a catered buffet.

Funeral Receptions at a Cemetery

Some cemeteries have memorial halls or reception rooms where a funeral reception or wake can be held after a service.

Memorial Gardens

Many funeral locations have beautiful memorial gardens and outdoor spaces where a reception can be held. Catering can be kept simple, with tea and coffee, sandwiches and cakes.

Find Further Helpful Information About Planning a Funeral Reception or Wake

If you would like further information about planning a funeral reception or wake, please go to Planning a Funeral Reception or Wake.

Find Locations for Funeral Receptions and Wake Venues

If you would like to find locations for a funeral reception or wake, please go to our Provider Directory page for  Funeral Locations.