Funerals

Back to Venue hire
Our unique hire spaces the Conservatory and Pavilion are beautiful locations to hold funerals and wakes to celebrate your loved one’s life.

If you are looking for a special venue for a funeral service, the Horniman can be hired for your loved one’s funeral, memorial or wake.

If you would like to discuss hosting a funeral service at the Horniman, please contact Poetic Endings.

The Horniman has its own on-site caterers, Colicci, who can provide drinks, lunches and afternoon teas for hires on site.

For a more bespoke catering offering the Horniman’s dedicated catering company are Suzanne James Ltd who can create a tailor-made menu for your event.

A blue coffin raised off the floor on two stands, topped with flowers and with flowers either side
Staged set up of funeral ceremony
Rows of chairs in the Horniman Conservatory, they are wooden with blue velvet seats
Staged set up of funeral ceremony
Staged set up of funeral ceremony
The corner of a blue coffin, topped with wild flowers
Staged set up of funeral ceremony
Close up of flower display on wicker coffin
Staged set up of funeral ceremony
Funeral set up with wicker coffin in front of rows of chairs and a decking area behind
Staged set up of funeral ceremony
Funeral set up with wicker coffin in front of rows of chairs and a decking area behind
Staged set up of funeral ceremony
CONTACT
To discuss hosting your funeral service at the Horniman please contact:
Venuehire@horniman.ac.uk
020 8291 8161

Our spaces

Conservatory hire

The Horniman Conservatory is a striking venue which makes a gorgeous setting for your event.

Bandstand hire

Looking for a bijou backdrop for a drinks reception or photography shoot? Our Bandstand is the space for you.

Pavilion hire

Our bright and airy Pavilion is a contemporary venue which includes a large outside terrace overlooking the Gardens.

Aquarium hire

With a range of aquatic life, our Aquarium is a unique location for filming and photography hire.