Alternative Venues for Celebrations of Life, Memorial or Ashes Services
Like flowers that bloom in unexpected places, many people are now choosing alternative types of services in places or venues outside the traditional funeral chapel or crematorium setting. We often conduct services at a favorite beauty spots, restaurant’s or even their local bar. Many people today are opting for a heartfelt ceremony at home where everyone can relax and express themselves freely. .
Did you know that many people choosing a ‘no fuss / no frills’ cremation are having a memorial service with family and / or friends independently of the formal traditional venues such as Churches or Crematoria?
People are seeking to have their celebration of life on their own terms, timing and location… We are seeing more and more services in different locations, often places very meaningful to the deceased.
Make the memorial service truly unique and exactly what your loved one would have wanted but hosting it somewhere meaningful.
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Somewhere beautiful or meaningful
A favorite urban or country park, a seaside walk or lush forest glade maybe just the spot to commemorate your loved one…
Somewhere to celebrate with friends
People are increasingly turning this difficult time into a celebration of life. We are seeing more and more people celebrating those who had a lust for life in their favorite hotel, a restaurant they were particularly fond of or even their local watering hole! This is a growing tradition inspired by other traditions, such as the Irish ‘Wake’.
Somewhere familiar and comfortable
If you would like something intimate, comfortable and meaningful, we can come to your family home. We find people are more able to relax and express when they are in comfortable and familiar surroundings.
While there are huge number of options for your service please bear in mind that not all locations are suitable or grant permission for things like Ashes Services. While someone might want to be scattered on the penalty spot of their Premier league team’s pitch, this isn’t a real option. If you are searching for inspiration or guidance on finding or arranging a venue please do get in contact with our celebrants who will be happy help you.
Did you know?
Your local family undertaker may provide a ‘no frill / no fuss’ cremation?
If you would like more information on the services local Funeral Directors offer or indeed information or support with one of the national no frills cremation companies, please do get in touch and we can make independent recommendations with no obligation.