Poetic Endings · Alternative funeral venues · Hammersmith
Funerals at Linden House
A personal funeral in a Georgian riverside house, with light-filled rooms and views across the Thames.
Set beside the river in Hammersmith, Linden House offers a different setting for a funeral ceremony with the coffin present. We can arrange the funeral here and coordinate burial or cremation afterwards.
We can talk through the rooms, check the arrangements with the venue and help you understand the costs.
Location
Hammersmith · W6 9TA
Ceremony seating
Around 65 in the Ballroom
The setting
Grade II listed riverside house
Venue hire
Price on request
The setting
A house beside the Thames
Linden House stands on Upper Mall, on a quieter stretch of the Thames between Hammersmith and Chiswick. A Grade II listed former merchant's house, it is home to the London Corinthian Sailing Club and Sons of the Thames Rowing Club.
From its sash windows and river-facing terrace, the setting feels a world away from a conventional crematorium chapel. There are separate rooms for different sizes of gathering, and the ceremony can be shaped around the person who has died.
We work with Linden House to arrange funeral ceremonies here. The venue can welcome a coffin, and our team can coordinate the ceremony and onward arrangements.
The main ceremony room
The Ballroom
Tall Georgian windows, wooden floors and a room that can be arranged for music, words and a personal farewell.
The Ballroom is the largest room in the house. For a funeral, chairs can be arranged to face the coffin, with space for a celebrant, minister, speakers or musicians.
A theatre-style layout for around 65 guests is published for the room. We'll confirm the precise seated capacity for your ceremony, including the space needed for the coffin, before making a booking.
Arranging a funeral here
How it works
We'll manage the funeral arrangements and liaise with Linden House about the room, timings and practical details.
Choose the space
We'll ask the venue about availability, room layout, access and how much time is needed for the funeral.
Make it personal
We'll help arrange the coffin, music, readings, transport, flowers and a celebrant or minister, if you'd like one.
Decide what comes next
Cremation or burial takes place elsewhere, on the same day or later. The committal can be attended or unattended.
The riverside setting
Time beside the river
The river is part of what makes Linden House unusual. Before or after the ceremony, guests may have a chance to step onto the terrace and spend a moment looking out across the Thames.
Whether the funeral is in the morning or later in the day, the light and the changing view give the setting its own character. Use of the terrace and the time available will depend on the hire arrangements.
The details
Rooms, seating and costs
The Ballroom works well for a larger ceremony, while the house offers smaller rooms for more intimate gatherings.
We can help you choose the right room and establish how the coffin, seating and any equipment will be arranged. Final numbers depend on the room and layout.
The Ballroom
Around 65 seated theatre-style. Large windows, ground-floor access and views towards the terrace.
The Captain's Room
A smaller ground-floor space. Linden House lists 24 for dining and 30 standing; we'll check the seated funeral layout separately.
Venue hire
We'll ask Linden House for its current funeral hire price, what the booking includes and whether additional time is needed.
Funeral director fees
Our funeral director fees, coffin, transport and any cremation or burial charges are separate from venue hire.
Understanding the cost
We'll confirm the room hire with Linden House and provide a clear written funeral estimate before you make a decision. Any gathering, catering or additional hire time can be discussed separately with the venue.
A smaller space
The Captain's Room
For a more intimate gathering
For a smaller ceremony or gathering, the Captain's Room offers a more contained setting, with natural light and windows facing towards the terrace.
The different rooms can also be combined when the venue agrees the arrangements. We'll help establish which space works best for the number of people attending and the ceremony you have in mind.
After the funeral
Cremation or burial
Linden House is a place for the funeral ceremony. Cremation or burial happens separately, perhaps later that day or on another day, with or without guests attending the committal.
These are possibilities, not a required route. We can arrange cremation or burial at the place that works best for you.
A separate gathering
Gathering afterwards
If you'd like people to stay for food, a drink or a conversation afterwards, Linden House can also host a wake or reception. Its rooms and riverside terrace offer different ways to gather, subject to the venue's availability.
The Linden House events team can discuss catering, drinks, additional time and the arrangements for the reception. Poetic Endings will look after the funeral itself and any onward cremation or burial; the wake and catering are organised separately with the venue.
Finding Linden House
A house on Upper Mall
Linden House is on the north bank of the Thames, along Upper Mall in Hammersmith. The riverside location is within reach of Hammersmith's Underground connections and local bus services.
If you'd like to see the Ballroom or another room before deciding, we can enquire about a site visit. We can also check arrangements for guests with limited mobility and access for the funeral vehicles.
60 Upper Mall
Hammersmith
London W6 9TA
We'll confirm the arrival point, access and parking arrangements with the Linden House team for your chosen date.
Directions to Linden HouseWho we are
Arranging a funeral at Linden House
Poetic Endings is a small independent funeral director based in Forest Hill, arranging funerals across London.
There are a few extra details to consider when a funeral takes place outside a crematorium or church. We can coordinate the venue timings, ceremony, coffin, transport and the arrangements for cremation or burial afterwards.
We'll explain what's possible, be clear about costs and make sure the arrangements reflect the person who has died. You can choose a traditional ceremony, something much more personal, or a quieter gathering without a set formula.
A little guidance
Linden House funeral FAQs
We can help you check room availability, seating and what the arrangements would involve.
Can a funeral take place at Linden House with the coffin present?
Yes. Linden House confirms that it can host funeral ceremonies with a coffin present. We can arrange the funeral and coordinate the practical details with the venue.
How many people can attend?
The Ballroom has a published theatre-style layout for around 65 seated guests. The final number depends on the arrangement for the coffin, seating and other requirements, which we will confirm with Linden House. Smaller rooms are also available.
How much does it cost to hire Linden House?
Venue hire depends on the room and time required. We'll obtain the current funeral hire charge and explain what's included before you decide. Our funeral director fees and any cremation or burial costs are separate.
Can the ceremony be religious or non-religious?
Yes. The ceremony can include music, readings, personal tributes and religious or non-religious elements, subject to the venue's arrangements. We can help you find a celebrant or minister.
Does cremation take place at Linden House?
No. Linden House is a ceremony venue. Cremation or burial happens at a separate crematorium or burial ground, on the same day or another day. Attendance at the committal is your choice.
Can we have refreshments after the service?
Yes, subject to availability and the venue's hire arrangements. Linden House offers receptions and catering through its own events team. Those arrangements are separate from the funeral we organise.
Is the venue accessible?
The Ballroom and Captain's Room are on the ground floor, and the venue lists wheelchair access to these spaces. We can check the route, facilities and any individual requirements in advance. Access to upstairs rooms may differ.
Can we see Linden House before booking?
Of course. We can enquire about a site visit so you can see the rooms and riverside setting before making a decision.
Can Poetic Endings arrange the whole funeral?
We can arrange the ceremony, coffin, transport, funeral staff and onward cremation or burial. A separate wake and catering can be organised directly with Linden House.
Poetic Endings · Independent funeral directors across London
Talk to us about Linden House
If a riverside funeral appeals to you, please get in touch. We can explain the choices, check arrangements with Linden House and prepare a clear estimate.
Poetic Endings · 37 David's Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3EP. Linden House is a separate venue; room capacity, availability, access, catering and hire fees will be confirmed with its events team. Photography in the Ballroom and reception sections is hosted by Linden House.