A funeral reception is a longstanding tradition: after the farewell ceremony, family and close friends gather to share food, talk and remember. It offers quiet companionship and helps ensure that no one is left alone after the funeral.
What We Arrange
- Coordinating the venue: a restaurant, private room or home
- Planning the menu for the number of guests
- Liaising with the caterer or venue
- Table settings and understated decorations
- Timing the reception to follow the funeral
- Including reception details in the obituary notice
Why Hold a Funeral Reception?
A reception offers the support of others, a gentle transition after the farewell and a place to remember. It provides time for personal stories that could not be shared during the ceremony, honouring the person’s life and relationships.
Our Services
- Funeral Arrangements and Administration
- Coffin Burial
- Cremation and Urn Funerals
- Domestic and International Transport
- Religious and Civil Ceremonies
- Funeral Supplies and Flowers
- Burial Plots, Additional Burials and Exhumation
- Headstones and Memorials
- Funeral Reception Arrangements
- Funeral Pre-Planning
Have a Question?
Call us at any time of day. Our team is ready to help.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about funeral reception arrangements. If you cannot find the answer, please feel free to call us.
At a restaurant, in a private room or at home. We suggest a venue based on the number of guests and the family’s wishes.
No. It is the family’s decision. Some families choose a short, informal gathering after the funeral.
Usually close family and the closest friends attend. The obituary notice can state if the reception is for a small, private group.
Here for You in Difficult Times
In the event of a death, you can call us at any time of day. Our staff will help you with the next steps immediately.