Wakes at Hospitality Venues

Inspiration for Wakes at Hospitality Venues

There are many hospitality venues throughout the UK that can host a funeral reception or wake, including private members clubs, hotels, pubs and conference centres. They all have a slightly different feel and tend to provide flexibility in terms of space and catering. A growing number of venues can hold both the funeral, with the coffin present, and the funeral reception afterwards.

A Wake at a Local Village Hall, Pub or Restaurant

A favourite local village hall, pub, or restaurant with a private area, can provide a relaxed, informal location for a funeral reception or wake. Most venues can take care of the catering and rooms can be decorated with flowers, photos and other personal touches. Depending on the weather, an outdoor garden or terrace may provide extra space. A growing number of pubs can host both a funeral, with the coffin present, and/or the wake or funeral reception afterwards.

A Wake at a Private Members Club

A number of private members clubs can host a funeral reception or wake. They often have a selection of different sized rooms and most can take care of the catering and other requirements. Some members clubs, like Linden House on the Thames (below), can host both a funeral, with the coffin present, and a wake.

A Wake at a Hotel

Hotels often have a selection of different sized reception rooms to suit individual requirements. They can usually take care of the catering, and often details such as flowers and other personal touches. If guests are travelling from afar, and need somewhere to stay, bedrooms could be booked at the hotel.

A Wake at a Conference Centre

A number of conference centres have private reception rooms that can host a funeral reception or wake. They tend to have a selection of different sized rooms, plenty of parking, and most conference centres offer catering too. 

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 Venues for Funeral Receptions or Wakes

To find venues for a funeral reception or wake, please go to Funeral Reception or Wakes Venues.