Memorial Service Venues in London, Ontario

Admin • January 3, 2017

Following a cremation service in London , there are plenty of options as far as memorial service venues are concerned. From intimate restaurant gatherings to outdoor celebrations of life, there’s something to suit every taste.

Civic Gardens
London’s Civic Gardens is located 625 Springbank Drive and is one of the city’s most picturesque locations for private indoor functions. The complex provides guests with an experience unmatched in both quality and quantity. The building is complemented on all sides by ravishing gardens complete with walkways, arbours, ponds, and acres upon acres of green space. It is sure to grant visitors a memorable stay.

Il Porcellino
Il Porcellino offers visitors a wonderfully Italian experience. The restaurant specializes in private functions and their beautiful dining room is available for booking any day or night of the week. The space was designed with private functions in mind and can easily accommodate up to 65 people. The restaurant offers 4 customizable dining packages which can be tailored to suit your preferences. Il Porcellino also provides their guests with an array of bar options. All of the private event packages offered include dessert or special occasion cake, coffee and tea service, freshly baked bread, soft drinks and fruit juices, sparkling and flat Italian waters, white table linens, your choice of coloured linen napkins, and a professional audio system.

The Rose Chapel
This beautiful 130 year old chapel is fully restored and provides guests with the use of a lobby, bridal suite, washroom facilities, air conditioning, audio-visual equipment, ample parking, cathedral seating, wheelchair accessibility, and the full-service amenities of the Best Western Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre. Luxuriously appointed, this venue is perfect for the memorial and funeral services of your deceased loved one.

The London Music Club
The London Music Club is an award-winning venue conveniently located in the downtown core. The club offers a variety of options in order to meet all the special requirements of your event and the attentive staff is available to help you through the planning process. An especially meaningful location if your loved one was a music enthusiast,the club provides a private room, wait staff, full service bar, catered food, and PA system.

Fanshawe Conservation Area
The 3,000 acre conservation area was founded when the Fanshawe Dam and Reservoir were created to protect the City of London from flooding. Situated on the edge of the city, Fanshawe Conservation Area boasts plenty of space for boating, hiking, or just taking in all that Mother Nature has to offer. The perfect place to host a memorial service for an avid outdoorsperson, Fanshawe offers a range of private event options

The Sunningdale House
A beautiful, fully furnished high luxury home in North London provides guests with an indoor pool and outdoor event space. Situated on a 2 acre property featuring an open grass field and idyllic landscapes, it’s the perfect spot for both indoor and outdoor gatherings.

Whether you have questions concerning planning a memorial service in London or would like to begin the arrangement process, we invite you to contact us now.

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