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, hotels, restaurants or even their local bar. Many people today are opting for a heartfelt ceremony at home where everyone can relax and express themselves freely. .
Our Trusted Partners and Venues
The dedicated team at the Arlington Ballroom understand that planning a wake or life celebration for a loved one can be difficult. Our staff ensure your gathering is handled with care and discretion and are on hand throughout the booking process. Your loved one’s intimate wake or life celebration can include a variety of large or intimate spaces with catering options for all budgets.
Brownes are a family owned Thames Estuary based Boating company offering Personal and Private Farewells at Sea.
They specialise in private boat hire for scattering ashes, which ensures an intimate and uninterrupted experience for you, your family, and friends. Because this moment is yours alone, we tailor every single trip to suit your needs and wishes. We believe a farewell should be as unique as the life it honours.
With its magnificent manor house and beautiful grounds combined with the unparalleled (yet not over-bearing) levels of service enjoyed by all their clients and guests, The Lawn has earned a reputation for excellence that is second to no other venue in Essex.
Empathy and kindness are bywords for the team at the Rochford Hotel when arranging the Celebration of Life for your loved one. They know you will want to create a comfortable and appropriate setting for family and friends to unite and reflect upon fond memories.
Our services
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.