Community hallUp to 200
St Alphonsus Parish Centre
Old Trafford, Trafford
Main Function Room
From £60 an hour · Discount if the bar is open
Private barKids welcome
Wakes & funeral receptions in Trafford
Wake and funeral reception venues in Trafford
When you need somewhere close to home for family and friends to gather, Trafford's parish and social clubs offer a warm welcome. St Alphonsus Parish Centre in Old Trafford holds up to 200, St Ann's Parish Centre in Stretford takes 130, and Metro's Sports & Social Club suits a smaller gathering.
Rooms
3 venues
for wakes
Guests
100 to 200
depending on the room
Private bar
3 of 3
rooms
Own food
0 of 3
let you bring it
Community hallUp to 130
St Ann's Parish Centre
Stretford, Trafford
Main Function Room
From £90 an hour
Private barDance floorKids welcome
Social clubUp to 100
Metro's Sports & Social Club
Stretford, Trafford
Function room
From £100 a day · Evenings, 7pm to midnight
Private bar
At a glance
3 rooms in Trafford that host wakes & funeral receptions, from community halls and social clubs, for 100 to 200 guests. 3 have a private bar.
| Venue | Area | Guests | Private bar | Food | Step-free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alphonsus Parish CentreCommunity hall | Old Trafford | Up to 200 | Ask | ||
| St Ann's Parish CentreCommunity hall | Stretford | Up to 130 | Ask | ||
| Metro's Sports & Social ClubSocial club | Stretford | Up to 100 | 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 Trafford?
We list 3 rooms in Trafford that take wakes & funeral receptions, across Old Trafford and Stretford. 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 Trafford?
St Alphonsus Parish Centre in Old Trafford is the largest we list, for up to 200 guests. For a smaller group, Metro's Sports & Social Club holds up to 100.
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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