Room Hire With Care

Celebration Of Life Venue

When you're arranging a celebration of life, you're not just booking a space. You're creating a setting to honour someone. We take that seriously.

Why a Local Room Matters

A celebration of life isn’t about formality. It’s about connection. A room close to home keeps the day easy for elderly relatives, neighbours, family friends, members of your mosque, church or community group, and anyone travelling in. When the venue is near, more people come, and on a day like this that matters.

What We Offer

  • A private space for 70 to 150 guests, available seven days a week
  • Ground-floor access, free parking and accessible facilities
  • Unlimited tea and coffee for £1 per person
  • Buffet catering with hot and cold options, halal and vegetarian menus, and dietary needs catered for
  • A calm, comfortable room with seating for everyone
The private function room at Smokey Barrels laid out with round tables

Planning The Day

There is often very little time between the funeral date being set and the day itself. Give us the date, a rough number and the time you expect people to arrive from the service, and we will handle the room layout, the food and the tea and coffee.

On numbers, err on the generous side. People who could not make the service often come to the gathering afterwards, and it is better to have space to spare than a room that feels crowded on an emotional day. Our room suits gatherings of 70 to 150. For a smaller group, call us on 0121 764 5519 first and we will tell you honestly whether it is the right fit.

Talk To Us

We’ll Take Care Of The Details

Send us a few details and our events team will call you back within one working day to walk you through the room, the menus and the timings.

Prefer to speak to someone now? Call 0121 764 5519 or email info@smokeybarrels.com.

Celebration Of Life Enquiry

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Celebration Of Life

Common Questions

How many guests can the room hold?
The private space takes between 70 and 150 guests. If you are expecting fewer than 70, call us and we will talk through what works best on the day.
Can you cater the wake?
Yes. We do buffets with hot and cold options, and halal and vegetarian menus. Tell us about any allergies or dietary needs when you enquire and the kitchen will plan around them.
How much is tea and coffee?
Unlimited tea and coffee is £1 per person.
Is the venue accessible for elderly guests?
Yes. The space is on the ground floor, there is disabled access and accessible facilities, and the team are on hand to help anyone who needs it.
Is there parking for guests?
Yes, free parking on site. Guests register their number plate on the machine when they arrive.
Which days can we book?
The room is available seven days a week, so you can fit the gathering around the service rather than the other way round.