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An ideal venue for a funeral wake in Cardiff
At our funeral reception venue in Cardiff, we offer a sensitive, sympathetic and professional approach to organising a celebration of life reception.
Funeral Wake Venue Cardiff
The team at Future Inn Cardiff care and understand that the loss of a loved one is a difficult time for relatives and friends and that the post-funeral gathering provides an important opportunity to celebrate life and bring much-needed comfort and support. We offer a sensitive, sympathetic and professional approach to organising a celebration of life reception.
Once you have said goodbye to your loved one, at the service, funeral home, funeral directors, burial or cremation, it’s time to have a funeral wake. It’s time for friends and family to gather for bereavement support at the venue in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales.
Receptions - Food and Drink
Our private function rooms are available, accommodating up to 210 guests. A choice of flexible menus and refreshment packages; from buffets to a more formal meal, are available, as well as free parking for all guests. Packages can be tailor-made to suit any requirements. Private bar facilities are also an option for you.
Funeral Teas
The most popular menu is our Afternoon Tea package which includes:
From £20 per person
Hot and Cold Buffets
Each of the event spaces offers a range of refreshment and catering opportunities, including healthy options. A variety of menu options are available. From teas, coffees and pastries to afternoon tea. Plus, lunch menus, including finger buffets or three-course dinners.
Our talented chefs make all of our food on-site, using some of the finest local produce and ingredients. The team also have experience with halal and other religious requirements.
Price list from £17.50
Tea and Coffee Station
An option to have a tea and coffee station is also available. Guests will be able to help themselves to freshly brewed coffee as well as a selection of teas. Plus, milk, sugar and sweeteners.
Bar Facilities
Depending on your numbers, a private bar is also an option for the wake, fully manned by our staff. The team can also offer drinks packages, including champagne, prosecco, wine or buckets with bottled beers, lager, cider etc, as well as soft drinks, all of which can be on the tables for when your guests arrive.
Get in Touch
If you would like to meet to discuss your options, would like further information, would like to look around our facilities or would like to book, please contact the Events Team on:
Email: meetings.cardiff@futureinns.co.uk
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Stay the Night
Future Inn Cardiff is a modern and comfortable hotel in the heart of Cardiff Bay, one of the city's most vibrant areas. The hotel is conveniently located near main access roads and public transportation, making it easy to explore the city. This well-appointed hotel offers a range of amenities, ensuring a pleasant and convenient stay. Alongside its excellent location, the hotel boasts spacious and airy bedrooms - all of which sleep up to four guests - that feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, a desk and workspace, a laptop safe, a complimentary robe and slippers. Plus, home away from home services like the guest laundry room, ice buckets and wine glasses. There's also electric car charging and free parking, which are rare in such a central location.
Free Parking
All visitors get free parking. Please ensure delegates enter their car registration details on one of the consoles in the restaurant or reception on arrival. This is to avoid being sent a parking penalty notice.
The venue is just a 5-minute walk from Cardiff Bay Train Station, and buses stop on the opposite side of the road at Cardiff County Hall. Making our venues suitably accessible for those travelling to attend your event.
Accessibility
The function suites are entirely accessible and found on the ground floor, so no ramps or alternative routes are needed. All public areas and meeting spaces in the hotel are accessible for wheelchair users, with large doors and wide corridors. As well as fully accessible toilets. Free parking and blue badge parking can be found directly in front of the hotel and Thomas Restaurant. Be sure to check out our accessible guide.
Terms and Conditions
All bookings are subject to our standard terms and conditions, availability and minimum numbers.