Location for a memorial service other than a church?

[Anonymous]

Any suggestions of where to have a memorial service other than a church? The dearly departed was not into organized religion. I'd choose the great outdoors, but it is February. Thanks..,

[Anonymous]

Great outdoors would really be the best.

Did the dear departed have a setting where he/she was really happy and well-remembered? e.g., Golf club? Kitchen (Restaurant)? Pub? Family home (if the home's big enough or the crowd's small enough?)

[Anonymous]

I attended a memorial service at the Friends' Meeting near Dupont Circle. It's a beautiful setting that doesn't look "churchy" and I think anyone can rent it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I attended a memorial service at the Friends' Meeting near Dupont Circle. It's a beautiful setting that doesn't look "churchy" and I think anyone can rent it.

Same here. It was about 10 years ago and I don't think the deceased or his partner had any affiliation there.

[Anonymous]

My grandfather was a proud atheist. We did a small memorial meal and his most favorite restaurant.

[Anonymous]

Look at conference rooms. Hotels or community centers? I like the idea of a restaurant though.

[Anonymous]

Funeral home

[Anonymous]

Community center? Sometimes firehouses have halls, or various ethic groups, veterans organizations.

[Anonymous]

Many funeral homes can accommodate situations such as this. Just ask. Its what we did for my grandfather.

[Anonymous]

Any hall for rent will do. I've been to one in a conf center with a large room. I think a funeral home is too morbid after the fact...