Funerals & Wakes at Briars Hall
If the worst should happen, it’s important to take time to honour and cherish the life of your loved one in a meaningful way.
If you are looking for a funeral wake venue to hold a warm and commemorative celebration of life event, look no further than Briars Hall.
With a focus on excellence, we’ll ensure your funeral/wake allows friends and family to focus on honouring the life and memories of your loved one.
Choose the celebration of life venue that suits your needs
With a choice of three celebration spaces, Briars Hall can cater for wakes of all sizes.
This means whether your loved one was the life and soul of a thriving community or kept their focus on close friends and family, we can sensitively arrange a final send-off that is both personal and meaningful.
The Ellerbrook Suite
With a capacity of up to 200 guests, the Ellerbrook is the largest celebration space available for hire at Briars Hall.
With its own historic bar and access to the orchard lawn, your guests can relax and remember your loved one however feels best for them.
The Orangery
Popular for reception-style wakes, the Orangery has space for up to 60 treasured loved ones.
Flooded with light from the South-facing windows and with access to a courtyard via a set of double doors – making it ideal for families wanting to seek comfort in the great outdoors.
Stones Grill & Carvery
Ideal for up to 100 people and includes a comfortable lounge area for your guests to relax and celebrate your loved one in comfort.
Why choose Briars Hall as your funeral reception venue?
However you choose to set your loved one to rest, be it a religious ceremony or a memorial service, a thoughtful and personal celebration of life is the ideal way to round off the day.
So, how can the Briars Hall team help ensure the celebration represents your loved one?
Customised menus
Quite often, certain foods or drinks remind us of a loved one, so why not incorporate them in their send-off?
Bringing a smile to the faces of friends and family, we’ll do all we can to share their favourite things in a respectful way.
Dedicated décor
From flowers and balloons to photography displays, candles, and touches of their favourite colours, our dedicated team will work with you to bring your vision to life and help you feel surrounded by your loved one.
Accessibility
With plentiful free parking, one-level access, and disabled toilets for all of our celebration spaces, everyone can be welcome and accommodated at the celebration of life event.
Compassionate care
Our staff are highly trained and offer a compassionate and attentive service, taking the extra worry of planning from your shoulders.
At such a difficult time, many of our guests find this help invaluable as it allows them to be present with family and friends during the wake.
Convenient location
Located less than 10 minutes from the West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium and around 20 minutes from a range of churches in the Ormskirk and Burscough area, Briars Hall is extremely convenient for mourners.
Exclusive use
If you are having a large gathering and require exclusive use, please enquire with the team.
Contact the Briars Hall team if you are planning a funeral wake
At Briars Hall, we are dedicated to creating personal and comforting celebration of life events for friends and families in the Ormskirk and Burscough area.
To ask questions or enquire about a specific date, feel free to call us on 01704 892 368 or fill in our contact form and we’ll get back to you to see how we can help.