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Memorial, Bereavement, Celebration of Life & Funeral Wake Venue in Surrey

A celebration of life wake is an increasingly popular, alternative way of commemorating a loved one after their passing.  It gives family & friends the opportunity to pay tribute by planning an event that reflects the life your loved one lived, while saying goodbye in a uniquely personal way.

Each celebration of life will be unique depending on your loved one’s personality and wishes. 

Here at Gorse Hill in Surrey, we'll help you bring all this together, whether that be a casual, intimate gathering or a larger event.  Our team will support you through the organisation & take good care of you and your guests on the day.

Exterior view of Gorse Hill
Exterior view of Gorse Hill

Funeral Wake Venue in Surrey

We'll organise the perfect reception memorial for you & your family

  • Superb dining options for lunches, afternoon teas or dinners. 
  • Private dining & function room hire with a choice of food & drink packages.
  • Audio/Visual capabilities for media be it video, photo slides, music or similar.

A celebration of life funeral reception

Remembering your loved ones, the right way!

A life celebration is an increasingly popular, alternative way of commemorating a loved one after their passing.  It gives family & friends the opportunity to pay tribute by planning an event that reflects the life your loved one lived, while saying goodbye in a uniquely personal way.

Each celebration of life is bespoke depending on your loved one’s personality and wishes.

Here at Gorse Hill we can help you bring all this together, whether that be a casual, intimate gathering or a larger event.  Our team will support you through the organisation and take good care of you and your guests on the day.

Organising a Wake in Woking, Surrey

Is this the right option for you & your family?

Is this the right option for you & your family?

A wake is typically a more sombre affair than a celebration of life, but it certainly doesn’t have to be!

Here at Gorse Hill we can help you bring everything together for your memorial. We absolutely understand that the passing of a loved one can be an extremely difficult time and that arranging a funeral reception or wake can be a daunting experience.

This is why our friendly team are on hand (for you) to arrange a suitable space, catering and any other special touches you may wish to add to personalise the wake or life celebration.

Will Gorse Hill Suit Your Bereavement Memorial?

By helping with the arrangements to take some of the strain of organising this very personal occasion, our discreet, unobtrusive service ensures you and your guests can relax in the peaceful setting within one of our rooms at Gorse Hill.

The venue has numerous rooms suitable for small or large receptions, with a maximum capacity of 200 guests (in our Garden Suite) plus a fully licensed bar should you require it. We have afternoon tea menus and buffet menus which include a selection of sweet and savoury items that are perfectly suited to a gathering of this nature.

With hundreds of venues in Surrey to choose from, our events team stands apart to ensure your departed loved one has the send off celebration they deserve.

Wakes and memorials held at Gorse Hill means that at this emotional time, the thought of venues and catering at a private function of this nature, are respectfully organised to your exact specifications.

To check availability and arrange an appointment to view to the venue, please contact the Sales Office on tel: 01483747444 or fill out the form below and a member of the team will be in contact.

WAKE RECEPTION CATERING, PARKING & MORE!

We're perfectly poised in an area of breath-taking beauty, and with catering options for your private event in the Surrey hills, and with ample free parking to accommodate funeral wakes, Gorse Hill invites you to enquire with our team today.

To check availability and arrange an appointment to view the venue, please contact the Sales Office on tel: 01483747444 or fill out the form below and a member of the team will be in contact.

Woking Crematorium

Services provided by the London Cremation Company

Wakes in Surrey near Woking, Cobham and Guildfird featuring a memorial garden chair and flowers

WHERE IS GORSE HILL? NEAR WOKING, COBHAM & GUILDFORD

As funeral reception venues in Surrey go, Gorse Hill is conveniently located near the Woking Crematorium just a few miles west of the M25 motorway and only five miles south of the M3 motorway. It's the ideal venue for you and your family to ensure that you celebrate the life of your loved one, in the most respectful manor, where our team will be on hand to make your task easier.

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