Celebration of Life and Wakes at Hayne House
At Hayne House, we recognise the profound importance of honouring the life of a loved one or hosting a “living celebration” of your own, in a deeply personal and meaningful way. We aim to create a space where you can connect with those you’ve known and cherished, allowing you to say farewell while you’re still able to fully embrace the moment.
At Hayne House, we understand that the traditional options might not be right for you or your loved one and are here if you are looking for an alternative celebration of life. The light-filled Orangery provides a peaceful and intimate setting overlooking the gardens, for both intimate or large celebrations of life, or wakes.
“the perfect venue it made the day really quite special” H & M ’23
As more people become increasingly mindful of their environmental impact, honouring a life in an environmentally conscious way can add profound meaning to the celebration. It’s not only a thoughtful choice for the planet but also a way to ensure your tribute is both heartfelt and impactful. Hayne House provides a thoughtful alternative. As a sustainable, B-Corp registered venue, we combine our commitment to the planet with award-winning service. Our exclusive-use venue, paired with on-site accommodation, offers the perfect setting for families and friends travelling from afar to celebrate in a meaningful and eco-conscious way.
Our Package Includes
At Hayne House, we provide a serene and sustainable setting for your celebration of life, whether you’re hosting an event post-crematorium, a private ceremony, wake, or gathering.
Our spaces are designed to suit your needs, whether it’s an intimate ceremony for a minimum of 30 people or a larger standing event for up to 150 guests.
Your Options:
- The Elegant Orangery: Perfect for smaller or larger gatherings, the light filled orangery with its own private bar, complimentary WiFi, and disabled-accessible facilities.
- The Garden Room: Overlooking peaceful gardens, ideal for serene private ceremonies.
- Flexible Setup: Access the Orangery an hour before your event or drop off your items in advance, and we’ll handle the setup for you
- Caskets can be brought into the Orangery for the service or kept discreet in the former Hunting Lodge for nearest and dearest friends and family to have their final moment with their loved one privately after the Service.
We’re here to help you create a heartfelt and meaningful experience for your loved ones.
Tailored Catering and Drinks Options
- A selection of menus designed to suit your needs, from hot and cold canapes to traditional afternoon tea, buffets, grazing tables, or seated meals with flexible options for dietary requirements
- A selection of teas, coffee, and a bar selling soft drinks and alcoholic beverages available for purchase, or we can put together pre-arranged packages.
Personalised Atmosphere
- Opportunity to play your loved one’s favourite music on Spotify, book live musicians and put up a memory table for photos, and mementoes.
Bespoke Decorations
- Bring your own flowers or work with one of our recommended florists
Dedicated Event Coordinator
- A compassionate team member will assist in planning every detail to honour your loved one’s or your wishes. As a wedding and events venue, we deeply understand the complexities of family dynamics and the importance of honouring relationships in all their forms. Whether you’re planning a celebration of life, a wake, or a more intimate gathering, we approach every event with the utmost respect, sensitivity and care. We recognise the diverse needs of families, including same-sex couples and blended families, and are committed to creating a space where everyone feels supported and valued. Our team is here to help you navigate these moments with compassion, ensuring the day truly reflects love, remembrance and unity.
Convenient Access & Amenities
- Free on-site parking for guests and cars can be left overnight
- A Hearst can drive up to the Orangery
- The Orangery has disabled access and has a disabled toilet.
Accommodation
- Accommodation options are available for those travelling from afar. This includes six rooms within the Former Hunting Lodge with plenty of local accommodation nearby.
Suppliers
- We have a list of trusted suppliers from whom you can source additional items like live music, flowers etc
Recommended timings
Option 1
9 am
The Team Set Up
11 am
Offsite Service at a local Crematorium
12:30 pm
Family and friends arrive at Hayne House and the bar is open
1 pm
Refreshments along with tea and coffee served
3:30 pm – to 4 pm
Guests depart
Option 2
9 am
The Team Set Up
11 am
Family and friends arrive
11:15 am
Family arrive with casket
11:30 am
Service to start in the Garden Room
12 to 12:30 pm
Family and friends time to reflect on life with the casket in the former Hunting Lodge
1 pm
Casket to depart
1:15 pm to 4 pm
Light refreshments are available
The Menu
We offer alternative and flexible menus to suit your event, please see below an example buffet menu.
Unlimited Tea, Coffee and biscuits
£6.00 pp includes a selection of teas, coffees and biscuits
Or
Afternoon Tea Buffet
£29.00pp including a selection of Hot and Cold Items
(please select 3 cold items, 2 hot items from the buffet list below and 2 dessert options)
Cold
- Sausage rolls
- Cheese and onion rolls
- Mini cheese scones
- Selection of crisps with hummus dip
Hot
- Sticky honey and mustard Sausages
- A selection of meats
- Quiche bites – cheese & tomato
- Vegetable samosa with sweet chilli dip
- Vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce
Desserts
- Carrot cake
- Lemon drizzle cake
- Victoria sponge cake
- Chocolate brownie
Grazing tables
- From £16.95pp including a mix of savoury and sweet
Pricing
Our pricing is simple, and includes unlimited tea and coffee, staffing and a fully stocked bar for four hours:
Venue Hire £300 for four hours, plus a service charge for staff of £100 plus food and drink.
Deposit and payments
We require a non-refundable retainer of £400 to reserve the date. Your booking is not confirmed until we have received your payment. If you cancel more than 14 days before your event, the retainer will be lost.
Final food numbers must be confirmed 7 days before your event. If numbers fall below the minimum you will be charged for 30 guests.
Optional Add-ons
Overnight stays for guests travelling from further afield
Additional time
Professional photographer or videographer to capture tributes and moments
Professional funeral celebrant
- AV facilities are available for slideshows or tributes, price on the application
- Floral arrangements
We’re honoured to be considered to host your event – we will do everything we can to ensure your loved ones’ celebration is run seamlessly and sensitively. We’re here to help you celebrate a life beautifully.
For more information or to discuss your requirements, please contact us at:
01303262555
enquiries@haynehouse.co.uk
