Wake and funeral reception venues in Rochdale
A quiet room, a warm welcome and food taken care of make a difficult day a little easier. In Rochdale, Broadfield Park Hotel in the town centre can cater for up to 150, The Sandbrook offers a smaller, more intimate setting, and Rochdale Rugby Union Club has space for a larger gathering.
The Sandbrook
At a glance
3 rooms in Rochdale that host wakes & funeral receptions, from hotels, pub & restaurants and sports clubs, for 38 to 150 guests. 2 have a private bar, and 2 can do the food for you.
| Venue | Area | Guests | Private bar | Food | Step-free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Park HotelHotel | Town centre | Up to 150 | Venue caters | ||
| The SandbrookPub & restaurant | Rochdale | Up to 38 | Venue caters | ||
| Rochdale Rugby Union ClubSports club | Rochdale | Ask | Ask |
What to look for
- Short-notice availability on the day of the funeral
- A private room, or at least a separate area away from the main bar
- Tea, coffee and a simple buffet that can be ready when guests arrive
- Parking and step-free access for older guests
- Flexible numbers, since attendance is hard to predict
Questions people ask
How many wake and funeral reception venues are there in Rochdale?
We list 3 rooms in Rochdale that take wakes & funeral receptions, across Town centre and Rochdale. Each one has been checked against the venue's own website or another public source.
What's the biggest wake and funeral reception venue in Rochdale?
Broadfield Park Hotel in Town centre is the largest we list, for up to 150 guests. For a smaller group, The Sandbrook holds up to 38.
How do I find a wake venue at short notice?
Send the same enquiry to two or three venues near the service at once, with the date, rough numbers and start time. Our wake guide covers what to say and what to ask.
Do venues charge a deposit for a wake?
Some do, some don't. Many pubs simply charge for the buffet per head. Ask for the total cost in writing.
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