Our chapel of rest

Our Chapel of Rest is a quiet, meditative and dignified space where you can spend time with your loved one and say goodbye at your own time and in your own way. We provide full preparation, dressing and laying out of the deceased with a single red rose ready for family members and friends who wish to say a final, private goodbye.

Chapel of Rest

Testimonials

A little card to say a big thank you.

To Nathan, Brendon and team,

thank you so much for making our mum, Rita’s, funeral service so professional, sympathetic, caring and sometimes funny. Penrose are down to earth, explained every step of the way and I would not use anyone else now.

Thank you once again from the bottom of our hearts, our mum would have loved the horses

Love from

Mellisa and Tracey - August 2025

Dear Brendon,

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the kindness you have shown over the past few weeks. From the very moment we met you we knew you were the perfect person to provide Dad with the care he truly deserved. Your empathy and support has meant a lot to us and we will never forget everything you have done for us. You are a credit to Penrose.

Margaret, Lauren and Jessica Hudson - July 2021
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you on behalf of myself and my family for the caring, compassionate and professional manner in the way you dealt with the loss of my father.
Caroline - October 2024

To everyone at Penrose,

We would like to thank you for your professional and friendly manner which was so evident before and on the day of our husband and father Martin Hope’s funeral on June 7th. Hoping we don’t need your services for a while yet, but when we do we would certainly come back to you. Your kindness and sympathy is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered.

Lorraine, Michelle and Marianne - June 2021

Thank you so much for making Brian’s funeral so special, he would have loved it. I cannot thank you enough for all your care and compassion through a very difficult time.

Janet C - Sept 2016

To all at Penrose,

we just wanted to say thank you for looking after our mum. You have all been so kind, nice and caring at one of our darkest times. She would of felt safe and happy…

The Stevens Family and Donna xo - February 2025
Dear Penrose team,
Thank you for your services today – it was a splendidly dignified send-off for my father and we are all very grateful for your well co-ordinated and sensitive approach.
It was impeccable and flawless on your part.
Kindest Regards
Geoff Gould et al - March 2023

Nathan and Jeremy, Thank you so much for waiting for me tonight, I really appreciate it. I’m so pleased I got there to see mum, she looks lovely and looks like she’s just having a lovely sleep. I love that she is holding all the photos and roses close to her, that is a lovely touch, thank you. I will most definitely be recommending your services.

Maggie - July 2017
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