Wake and funeral reception venues in Wolverhampton
A calm room close to home makes a hard day easier. Fordhouses Cricket Club looks after wakes in its lounge or main room, with a buffet and plenty of free parking, while Dunstall Hill and Low Hill community centres let the family bring their own food.
Low Hill Community Centre
Fordhouses Cricket Club
At a glance
3 rooms in Wolverhampton that host wakes & funeral receptions, from community halls and sports clubs, for 150 to 200 guests. 1 has a private bar, and 2 let you bring your own food.
| Venue | Area | Guests | Private bar | Food | Step-free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstall Hill Community CentreCommunity hall | Whitmore Reans | Up to 200 | Bring your own | ||
| Low Hill Community CentreCommunity hall | Low Hill | Up to 200 | Bring your own | ||
| Fordhouses Cricket ClubSports club | Fordhouses | Up to 150 | Venue caters |
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 Wolverhampton?
We list 3 rooms in Wolverhampton that take wakes & funeral receptions, across Whitmore Reans, Low Hill and Fordhouses. 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 Wolverhampton?
Dunstall Hill Community Centre in Whitmore Reans is the largest we list, for up to 200 guests. For a smaller group, Fordhouses Cricket Club holds up to 150.
Can I bring my own food to a wake and funeral reception venue in Wolverhampton?
Yes, at 2 of the 3 rooms here: Dunstall Hill Community Centre and Low Hill Community Centre. Elsewhere the venue usually provides the food, so ask about buffet prices when you enquire.
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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