Below is a selection of wake venues and caterers that are available in South East Essex. Clearly there are many more choices available, but these are popular venues that we have heard good reports about and that we have visited and checked out personally. We have tried to include a range of pricing and capacities while listing venues that offer a professional service and a pleasant environment. We have included contact details as wake venues are typically arranged directly by the family and not by the funeral director.

 

We do not receive a commission or finders fee from any of the venues that we recommend. All recommendations are based on reputation and personal experience.
Garon park clubhouse
Garon Park Golf Complex

Eastern Avenue

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 4FA

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Camelia Hotel

178 Eastern Esplanade

Thorpe Bay

SS1 3AA

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external view of cliffs pavillion venue
Cliffs Pavillion

Station Road,

Southend on Sea,

Essex SS0 7RA

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ballroom patio view of roslin beach hotel venue
Roslin Beach Hotel

Thorpe Esplanade,

Thorpe Bay,

Essex, SS1 3BG

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interior view of bellhouse pub
The Bellhouse Pub

321 Rayleigh Road

Eastwood

SS9 5PX

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jubilee suite in saxon hall
Saxon Hall

Aviation Way

Southend on Sea

SS2 6UN

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Testimonials

WOW…What an amazing team!

Thank you Brendon and Kevin for your sympathy, kindness and compassion when you took Cliff into Penrose’ care.

Thank you Nathan for arranging the funeral, it was perfect in every way.

Thank you Jeremy for completing the Order of Service and for leading the funeral in such a respectful, dignified and professional manner. We cannot express how much this meant to us as a family.

Thank you Edward and Paul for your support, respect and kindness on the day of the funeral. Edward, you offered your coat to our mum as she looked cold and Paul, you were so kind talking about the dogs outside our house before we left, the dogs were a big part of Cliff and are so important to the family, so this gave us comfort knowing that they had been recognised.

We have no hesitation in recommending your services to our family and friends.

All of you made a very sad day more bearable. We sincerely THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts,

Kindest wishes

Carole, Darren and Ruth Wingrove - January 2020

To Nathan, Brendan and staff at Penrose Funeral Directors,

On behalf of myself, Marie, Jim, Alice, Ronnie and Maggie we would like to send our heartfelt appreciation for your support during our most difficult time in arranging our lovely mum’s funeral. Your support was just want we needed to get through and all of you were amazing, especially Nathan and Brendan.

Mum had the most beautiful send off anyone could wish for and we as a family would have been lost without you all. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

Once again, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts xxx

Regards

Mary Docherty’s family - February 2023

Thank you for your sensitive care and support at a very difficult time

May C. and Family - Nov 2018

Thank you so much for the way you dealt with my husband Dennis’ funeral. It was done with great dignity and respect and for your kindness!

Mandi Martin - October 2018

To all at Penrose,

Just to say thank you for looking after our Dad. I don’t know how you do your jobs, but I just want to say you do it so professionally and with so much care.

Thank you for everything

Marie Noble and family - February 2023

Thanks for all you have done for us over the last 3 weeks, especially the care and attention you gave my dear wife Joanna.

Please accept the xmas box to share among you all at Penrose

Graham M and Family - 14th Nov 2025

Thank you all so much for everything you have done for us and for max.

Love

Sam, Em and families - September 2022

Dear Nathan,

Just wanted to say a Big Thank you to all of you, for your support and kindness to us all upon the death of our lovely dad Fred Bond. Could you please pass on a thank you to Jon Standard as well for the lovely service he gave.

We are all very grateful for everything you and the team did for us…Thank you

Annie, Mick, Tina, James and all the Bond family - February 2024
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