Wakes & Funeral Receptions
Planning a funeral or wake is undoubtedly a challenging and emotionally taxing experience. At Dunmow Crematorium, we are committed to supporting you during this time. Our compassionate team is here to assist you every step of the way, ensuring that the ceremony reflects your wishes and honour your loved one's memory.
Wake Booking Form
Our serene and beautiful grounds provide a comforting backdrop on this important day. Whether you prefer a quiet walk surrounded by family and friends or simply some time for personal reflection, the environment here is designed to be soothing.
Our lovely Chapel Barn is equipped to accommodate your needs, comfortably seating up to 120 guests not including any guests that wish to stand, complete with refreshments at an additional charge.
We are able to personalise the wake with background music of your choosing and offer a visual tribute to your loved one on our 120 inch projection screen.
The Chapel Barn can also be used as overflow for any service taking place which is too large to be accommodated solely in the Crematorium Chapel for an
additional charge. By utilising our state of the art audio visual system and 120 inch projection screen we are able to live stream the service in real time to the Chapel Barn for any extra people that may wish to attend the service.
Wake Menus
Buffet Selection
£20 per person
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Finger Sandwiches | A selection from the following: Brie, Bacon & Caramalised Onion Chutney, Cheese Salad, Chicken, Bacon & Mayonaise, Ham Salad, Tuna & Cucumber, Mature Cheddar & Onion, Egg & Cress, Brie & Red Currant, Coronation Chicken, Hot & Spicy Pork, Chargrilled Chicken & Crispy Bacon |
| Buffet Selection | A selection from the following: Cocktail Sausages, Chicken & Bacon Pasties, Crispy Chicken Bites, Crudites with humous, Quiche, Pork Pies, Sausage Rolls, Scotch Eggs, Vegetable Spring Rolls |
| Dessert Selection | A selection from the following: Millionaires Shortbread, Chocolate Fudge Brownies, Carrot Cake, Lemon Drizzle Cake, Biscoff Cookie Bites |
Afternoon Tea
£25 per person
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Savouries | A selection from the following: Egg & Cress, Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese, Coronation Chicken, Ham & Cheese |
| Scone Selection | A selection from the following: Fruit Scone with Tiptree Strawberry Jam and English Clotted Cream |
| Sweets | A selection from the following: Millionaires Shortbread, Chocolate Fudge Brownies, Lemon Drizzle Cake, Biscoff Cookie Bites |
| Teas/Coffee | A selection from the following: English Breakfast, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Chamomile, Rooibos |
Sandwiches & Cake
£15 per person
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Finger Sandwiches | A selection from the following: Brie, Bacon & Caramalised Onion Chutney, Cheese Salad, Chicken, Bacon & Mayonaise, Ham Salad, Tuna & Cucumber, Mature Cheddar & Onion, Egg & Cress, Brie & Red Currant, Coronation Chicken, Hot & Spicy Pork, Chargrilled Chicken & Crispy Bacon |
| Dessert Selection | A selection from the following: Millionaires Shortbread, Chocolate Fudge Brownies, Carrot Cake, Lemon Drizzle Cake, Biscoff Cookie Bites |
Cake & Pastries
£10 per person
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cake | A selection from the following: Millionaires Shortbread, Chocolate Fudge Brownies, Carrot Cake, Lemon Drizzle Cake, Biscoff Cookie Bites |
| Pastries | A selection from the following: Buttery Croissants, Chocolate Croissants, Pain aux Raisin, Danish Pastries |
Tea, Coffee, Plates, Cutlery & Napkins are included.
While we take care to accommodate dietary needs, please note that our kitchens use seeds and nuts, and cross-contamination may occur.
Items may vary on the day due to catering requirements.