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The Conservatory, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill
The Conservatory, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill

The Conservatory, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill

The Grade II listed cast iron Conservatory was originally built by the Horniman family in 1894 and has recently been beautifully restored to its original splendour. The elegant Conservatory, based on the original Crystal Palace, stands within a stylish terrace and allows guests to enjoy easy access to the award-winning Horniman Gardens. It is an extraordinary place to hold a funeral service. Find out more here.

Capacity: 100 seated, plus room for standing
Cost: Around £2500 - hire for an approx one hour funeral service, including setup and takedown time, 100 chairs and stewards


✓ Funerals
✓ Memorials
✓ Wakes
✓ Offers catering (approved caterers only)
х Allows own catering

The Pavilion, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill

The Pavilion, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill

The Pavilion is a calm and peaceful contemporary venue ideal for a modern funeral, situated on the edge of the Horniman Gardens. The space is bright and airy with floor to ceiling windows which fold back to give access to a large private terrace with incredible views over London.

The Pavilion has incredible hilltop views across the Horniman’s landscaped Gardens and a unique view of the Animal Walk. 

Capacity: 60 seated
Cost: For a one hour funeral service, including setup time, 60 chairs - please enquire


✓ Funerals
✓ Memorials
✓ Wakes
✓ Offers catering (approved caterers only)
х Allows own catering

Soane Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Dulwich

Soane Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Dulwich

The magnificent Soane Gallery is the highlight of the Dulwich Picture Gallery. Sir John Soane’s design has been an inspiration to gallery architecture worldwide since Dulwich Picture Gallery opened in 1817. Five perfectly proportioned rooms interlink to form a grand enfilade, famous for its rich red walls.

The Soane Gallery displays one of the finest collections of Old Master paintings in the world including Rubens, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Canaletto, Poussin.

Capacity: the space allows for different setups, including a more intimate setup in one of the smaller galleries for 20 people, or a larger setup in the main gallery for up to 200 people
Cost: £1800 to hire for a one hour funeral service, including setup time and 120 chairs. Additional/ different chairs can be brought in for an additional cost


Available on Mondays only when the Gallery is closed to the public

✓ Funerals
✓ Memorials
✓ Wakes
✓ Offers catering (approved caterers only)
х Allows own catering

Brockwell Hall, Herne Hill

Brockwell Hall, Herne Hill

Nestled in the heart of historic Brockwell Park, Brockwell Hall is a stunning Grade II* listed Georgian mansion, established in 1813 and set within over 125 acres of beautiful greenery. With panoramic views across the City and a peaceful natural setting, the Hall offers a unique and memorable backdrop for funerals.

Meticulously restored with the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Brockwell Hall blends its original architectural charm with modern elegance. The impressive Cressingham Suite and Courtyard, with a capacity of up to 200 guests, provides a versatile and welcoming space, perfect for bringing people together in a setting that feels both timeless and contemporary.

Capacity: Maximum 200
Cost: £1900 to hire for a 60/90 minute funeral service, including setup time, security, duty manager and 200 chairs.


✓ Funerals
✓ Memorials
✓ Wakes
✓ Offers catering (approved caterers only)
х Allows own catering

St Stephen's Chapel, West Norwood Cemetery

St Stephen's Chapel, West Norwood Cemetery

St Stephen's Chapel is a newly restored Grade II listed building situated within West Norwood Cemetery's Hellenic Enclosure. The Chapel's ornate columns and shape of its roof are in the classic Doric style of Greek architecture, dating back nearly three thousand years. Built in the 1870's and commissioned by Stephen and Marietta Ralli to remember their son, Augustus, who died suddenly died aged 16, the building contains the Cella, the Chapel's central space and hand painted ceiling and a side vault and mortuary.

Fitzrovia Chapel, Fitzrovia

Fitzrovia Chapel, Fitzrovia

This historic Grade II listed secular chapel, originally part of the former Middlesex Hospital, was, for nearly a century, a place of quiet contemplation for staff, patients and visitors alike. It was restored in 2015 after years in darkness. Located in Pearson Square, The Fitzrovia Chapel is an exquisite and impressive place to hold a funeral, right in the heart of central London.

Capacity: 78 seated
Cost: £500 to hire for a one hour funeral service, including chairs


✓ Funerals
✓ Memorials
✓ Wakes
х Offers catering
х Allows own catering

Asylum Chapel, Peckham

Asylum Chapel, Peckham

Asylum Chapel is a Grade II listed building built in 1826 by the Licensed Victualers Benevolent Institution, for use by the residents of Caroline Gardens. The atmospheric chapel can be lit with candles.

Round Chapel, Hackney

Round Chapel, Hackney

Round Chapel is a beautiful, historic building in the middle of one of London’s most vibrant boroughs, Hackney. It has an interesting history as a non-conformist religious building, and now exists as an event/ music venue. Some of the most prolific musicians of the last century have played here, including

Find out more here.

Capacity: Ground floor capacity of 250; up to 750 can be accommodated if the upstairs gallery is used
Cost: £300 per hour (considerable setup time required) plus stewards, security and trailered toilet facilities if numbers are over 200)


✓ Funerals
✓ Memorials
✓ Wakes
х Offers catering
✓ Allows own catering

Abney Park Chapel, Hackney

Abney Park Chapel, Hackney

Abney Park Chapel is a magnificent Grade II listed building located in the historic Abney Park, which has recently undergone major improvement work. It was designed by William Hosking and is the oldest surviving non-denominational chapel in Europe, completed in 1842.

Located between Stoke Newington Church Street and Stoke Newington High Street, Abney Park covers 12.5 hectares. This tranquil, historic and biodiverse green space is listed as a Grade II park on Historic England's register of parks and gardens and is one the magnificent seven cemeteries in London.

Capacity: 70 seated
Cost: Please enquire


✓ Funerals
✓ Memorials
х Wakes
х Offers catering
х Allows own catering

The Glasshouse, Hackney

The Glasshouse, Hackney

Located on the same site as Springfield Park’s Victorian glass house, this brand new state of the art venue is a breathtaking community venue.

Capacity: 150 seated
Cost: Please enquire


✓ Funerals
✓ Memorials
✓ Wakes
✓ Offers catering (recommended suppliers only)

Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill

Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill

Lauderdale House is a Grade II* Heritage House dating from 1582 with superb views overlooking the magnificent Waterlow Park in Highgate, North London.

Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park

Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park

Pembroke Lodge is a grade two listed Georgian house located in Richmond Park. It has 11 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with outstanding photographic opportunities and spectacular views over the Thames Valley. Funerals take place in the large, light and airy Belvedere Room, which has its own private terrace.

Capacity: Up to 180 seated, plus room for standing
Cost: £750 for service and wake (not including catering costs). Four hours hire included; £1000 for service only (wake elsewhere)


✓ Funerals
✓ Memorials
✓ Wakes
✓ Offers catering (in-house)
х Allows own catering

The Place, near Euston

The Place, near Euston

One of Europe’s most exciting, innovative dance spaces and home to London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS), where artists from all over the world come to push creative boundaries, to experiment and to perform outstanding new work for audiences.

The theatre space is a comfortable and modern auditorium that can accommodate up to 288 people in ‘end on’ configuration, raked to a stage 15 metres wide and 12 metres deep, wall to wall. The theatre is fully accessible.

Capacity: 288 seated
Cost: Please enquire


✓ Funerals
✓ Memorials
Wakes - please enquire
Catering - please enquire

Burgh House, Hampstead

Burgh House, Hampstead

The Grade I listed Burgh House was built in 1704. It is full of history, character and original features. You will find it among the cobbled streets of Hampstead Village, steps away from views of the Heath.

Oaks Farm, Shirley

Oaks Farm, Shirley

Oaks Farm is a boutique funeral venue nestled in the Shirley Hills on the Surrey-Kent border, just 10 miles from London.

As a family-owned and run venue, the team at Oaks Farm pride themselves on the quality and warmth of their service. Their team will work tirelessly to ensure your loved one’s funeral is perfect in every way.

Unity Hall, Islington

Unity Hall, Islington

Two well-presented, versatile halls in the heart of Islington's Upper St. Available weekdays and weekends, daytime and evening.

Unity Hall is very flexible and ideal as a DIY venue. It offers WiFi, a PA, sound desk, projector, piano, wooden floor, stage, folding tables / chairs, disabled access, catering area and kitchen.

Linden House, Hammersmith

Linden House, Hammersmith

With floor to ceiling windows looking out over a tranquil, landscaped internal courtyard and the river, this light and airy space is suitable for funeral and memorial ceremonies. Fresh and delicious food can also be made by the in-house team.

Woods Quay, Waterloo Bridge (not always available, please enquire)

Woods Quay, Waterloo Bridge (not always available, please enquire)

Woods Quay is an extraordinary new building moored on the Thames, basking in the revered riverscape from Waterloo Bridge towards Westminster and beyond, rising phoenix-like from the site of an original Victorian pier.

The Chapel, Brompton Cemetery

The Chapel, Brompton Cemetery

Set within the stunning and historic Brompton Cemetery, the Chapel is a Grade II* listed building and has been used for services since 1840.

Capacity: 100 seated
Cost: Please enquire


✓ Funerals
✓ Memorials
✓ Wakes
✓ Offers catering
х Allows own catering

Your own garden

Your own garden

We can arrange a yurt, have a bonfire, prepare a BBQ or do exactly what you want to do. There'll be no time restrictions and you'll be in a space that's special to you.

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The Conservatory, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill
The Pavilion, Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forest Hill
Soane Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Dulwich
Brockwell Hall, Herne Hill
St Stephen's Chapel, West Norwood Cemetery
Fitzrovia Chapel, Fitzrovia
Asylum Chapel, Peckham
Round Chapel, Hackney
Abney Park Chapel, Hackney
The Glasshouse, Hackney
Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill
Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park
The Place, near Euston
Burgh House, Hampstead
Oaks Farm, Shirley
Unity Hall, Islington
Linden House, Hammersmith
Woods Quay, Waterloo Bridge (not always available, please enquire)
The Chapel, Brompton Cemetery
Your own garden
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