To want a dry wake for my sister?

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Welshyma · 23/03/2025 14:30

My sister passed away 2 weeks ago. Her funeral is in 3 weeks and we haven’t organised her wake yet as we can’t find a venue without a bar serving alcohol.
Some of the people attending are recovering alcoholics and us close family don’t want to see people drinking at her wake.
We can’t find any caterers who would cater tea, coffee and soft drinks or any venue without a bar. Any ideas?

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icelollycraving · 23/03/2025 14:36

Are there any tea rooms nearby? Look for unlicensed dry venues nearby. Failing that, a hall or someone’s home.

ohtowinthelottery · 23/03/2025 14:36

Village or church hall with an outside buffet caterer.

MolkosTeenageAngst · 23/03/2025 14:35

We had afternoon tea in a hotel for a relative’s funeral, we booked out their function room and had unlimited tea and coffee along with juice and sandwiches, cakes and scones. There was a bar but it was across the foyer in another room and quite pricey so only a couple of people bought a drink.

Enko · 23/03/2025 14:35

Coffee shop with an area that can be marked off. Or a separate room.

OddBoots · 23/03/2025 14:34

A Methodist church hall could also be an option as they have a principle of moderation in regard to alcohol.

Penko25 · 23/03/2025 14:33

Just have it at home. Alternatively, a church or village hall or a cafe.

Cynic17 · 23/03/2025 14:32

Have it at home, and just don't serve alcohol?
Or try a Friends Meeting House - there is one in most cities.

2025willbemytime · 23/03/2025 14:31

I'm sorry for your loss

The lovely tea rooms at the end of my road often close to the public as they are holding a private wake. That might work for you too.

Moltenpink · 23/03/2025 14:31

I’m sorry for your loss. Have you tried church halls?

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