Funeral Wake & Reception Venue in Warrington
We host wakes and funeral receptions at The WSC Function Room, right beside Walton Lea Crematorium in Walton, Warrington. Guests can be with us within minutes of the service. For a small family gathering we set the Function Room up for around 30; for larger numbers it takes up to 160, and the Lounge up to 150. We provide catering, a fully licensed bar and free parking.
Call us on 01925 263210 or send an enquiry with the date and the number of guests you expect. We’ll help with as much or as little as you need.
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Wakes and Funeral Receptions at The WSC
How close are you to Walton Lea Crematorium?
We’re right beside it, on Walton Lea Road. There’s no long drive between the service and the reception, so guests can arrive within minutes.
That short journey makes a difference on a hard day, particularly for elderly relatives and anyone who doesn’t know Warrington. It also means people are less likely to get lost on the way or drift off before the wake.
Which room suits the number of guests?
For a small, private gathering, we set the Function Room up for around 30 people so it feels intimate rather than empty. For larger numbers, the Function Room takes up to 160 guests and the Lounge up to 150, with full bar service. Both rooms are set in quiet parkland, and the Function Room has floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over woodland.
If you’re not sure how many will come, tell us your best estimate and we’ll suggest a layout. You can see both spaces on our rooms page.
What food and drink can you provide?
We can arrange catering to suit the occasion, from tea, coffee and sandwiches to a warm buffet. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary options are available on request.
There is a fully licensed bar on site for anyone who wishes to raise a glass in memory. Bringing your own alcohol isn’t permitted under our licensing regulations.
Can you set the room out the way we'd like?
Yes. We set the room out to suit your numbers and wishes, and our team looks after the practical side on the day so you can be with family and friends. You can decorate the room as you’d like, as long as nothing damages the walls.
If someone would like to say a few words, we have microphones and a sound system.
Where is the venue, and is there parking?
We’re at Warrington Sports Club, Walton Lea Road, Walton, Warrington WA4 6SJ, beside Walton Lea Crematorium and just outside Stockton Heath, with good links to the M6, M56 and M62.
There is ample free parking on site. The venue has step-free access and accessible facilities; if a guest has specific needs, let us know in advance and we’ll plan for it.
How much does a wake cost?
It depends on the number of guests, the catering you choose and the date. Tell us the date of the funeral and roughly how many people you expect, and we’ll come back with prices and availability.
Call us on 01925 263210 or send an enquiry. We’ll talk it through with you, without pressure.
More About Wakes at The WSC
Read our guide to holding a wake beside Walton Lea Crematorium, or see our Function Room and Lounge.
You can also see everything we host on our events and services page, or check our FAQs.
