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 front view
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

Dear Brendon and all the team at Penrose Funeral home,

Just to say thank you very much for the dignified and beautiful send off you provided for Sacha St….n and for the care and kindness you showed to all the family.

Thank you

Suzanne Gray and Tamsin Davies - March 2022
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 all @ Penrose Funeral Service

We would like to say a very big sincere thank you for the funeral service you did for Elizabeth T. We are very grateful for the Heartfelt Respect all the family received on the day.

Sincerely, thank you

Coe Family, Edward’s family, Turner family and friends - August 2025

To Everyone at Penrose,

We just wanted to thank you so much for organising Sylvia L’s Funeral.

We are so grateful for all you have done for us,

 

Regards

Marie Noble and family - June 2021

To Nathan and all the team at Penrose,

We would just like to say a big “Thank you” for the care and consideration you gave our dad, Alan. We really appreciated your assistance and attention to detail as this sad time. Your kind support and guidance was a huge help to us.

Many thanks again

The Winch Family - July 2017

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

To everybody at Penrose

Thank you so very much for the professional service you provided for my son ‘Pat’ yesterday. Much love…

Julie Ruder and all of our family - August 2018

To Jeremy, Nathan and everyone involved with our father’s funeral. We would like to express our deepest thanks for all you did after the loss of our dear husband/father. Your kindness and professionalism were incredible. The fact that you all wore ‘silly socks’ without prompting blew us away! You are all very special people, Thank you again

Kay, Matt and Sam - November 2016
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