Unique wake venues in Basingstoke

A wake is an informal event that traditionally takes place after a funeral service and cremation or burial. It’s usually an informal event that involves family and friends gathering to share memories and celebrate the life of their loved one.

Traditionally, wakes would take place at someone’s home, or a community centre or pub, but they can take place anywhere. The people organising the wake may want to honour their loved one by holding the wake at a place that was special to them, such as at the grounds of their favourite football team, for example. 

Also, although wakes usually take place directly after the funeral service, they can be held at any time. They can also be as structured or as informal as the organiser would like. Wake organisers have the freedom to host the event that’s right for them, their family and friends, and their loved one.

If you’re organising a wake in Basingstoke, there are plenty of unique venues where you can host the event in your own way, from a trip to the Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery to a walk at Eastrop Park.

Find your funeral director in Basingstoke who will help you arrange a cremation and give you ideas for a wake, memorial or reception that’s right for you.

The Willis Museum and Sainsbury Gallery is a fantastic place to hold a wake if your loved one enjoyed history or art. You can walk through some of their favourite exhibitions while quietly reflecting, or sharing memories with your friends and family.

You can visit the museum and gallery along with other members of the public, or you can rent the second-floor gallery with space for sixty or twenty people depending on the layout you choose. This offers you the space and privacy that you need to celebrate the life of your loved one. 

To book the museum, you should contact them directly. They can offer you all the support that you need and an accurate price too. If your loved one enjoyed the museum and gallery, then organising their wake there will be a fitting choice. 

If your loved one enjoyed nature, then Eastrop Park can be a fitting choice for your wake. The beautiful park consists of a huge luke, tree trail, trim trail, and children play area, offering plenty to do. You can take a walk down one of your loved one’s favourite routes and enjoy the stunning views of the lake and nature. 

The park is large enough to find peaceful areas for you to find a quiet moment of reflection to remember your loved one. Why not take a picnic with you filled with your loved one’s favourite things to enjoy with their friends and family? The lovely park has plenty of space for you to host a wake in your own way. 

Be sure to check the weather forecast beforehand to avoid any issues and you can make the most of celebrating your loved one.

The Crabtree Plantation is another stunning location to hold a wake. The plantation features many walking trails for you to enjoy—you could walk along some of your loved ones' favourite walks and share your fond memories of them.

The plantation is large so you are sure to find some quiet moments to reflect on the life of your loved one. You can also make use of the benches around the plantation or take your own blankets and chairs if you wish. The plantation has stunning views and is teaming with wildlife, so if your loved one enjoyed nature then there is no better place for a wake. 

There is plenty of parking nearby so everyone can attend with ease. Just be sure to check the weather beforehand to avoid any issues on the day. You can expect plenty of scenic views and peace to celebrate the life of your loved one.