Funerals & Wakes
Wern-y-Cwm is a peaceful and mindful setting for a wake or celebration of life. Family and friends travelling from afar will stay on site in our stunning accommodation and enjoy time in their birthplace or getting to know the area. Close friends and family living nearby, may gather in our beautiful gardens with far reaching views, or the Great Barn with unique, interesting artwork and plenty of space. The serenity of the grounds, water features and our venue itself, offer a comforting space for reflection, conversation, and shared memories.
Whether you are looking for an intimate gathering of direct family or something bigger, our sensitive team is here to support and help you plan, ensuring an efficiently run and memorable celebration of life.
We understand that every farewell is personal so we offer flexible arrangements to suit you and the family's needs. We hope to take much of the pressure of you and the other organisers, leaving you free to catch up with family and old friends.
To help ease the planning when time is tight, we offer a full service including catering using our home grown and locally sourced ingredients where possible. We can deliver meals to suit from a traditional wake tea with finger buffet, to a gourmet meal for the family after the event. We suggest a phone conversation as soon as possible, to discuss your wishes and advise you, using our experience.
We will make sure the grounds and Great Barn are looking stunning with flowers from the gardens or hedgerows (in season), gorgeous handmade serving dishes, and everything else you may need.
Once we have your instructions we will create a peaceful time that honours the life of the deceased whilst bringing family and friends together in a setting of natural beauty and serenity.
Feedback from Past Funeral Hosts
Dear Laura, Emily and the Wonderful Escapes Team,
I just wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to you all for the truly incredible support, hospitality, and care you showed during my father’s funeral. The wake was everything we could have hoped for – dignified, warm, and full of love – and that was in no small part thanks to you.
The lunch was delicious, the three-course dinner was fabulous, and the breakfasts were perfect – generous, comforting, and beautifully prepared.
The Great Barn was stunning and made for an ideal gathering space, while the farmhouse and all the accommodation were brilliantly thought out and deeply comfortable.
And of course, the setting – Wern-y-Cwmm itself – was magical. The location and the views brought real peace and grounding to a difficult moment. What you have created there is truly unique, and you should be immensely proud. It’s a place full of soul, and we will always be grateful to have spent such an important time there.
I for one cannot wait to return.
With warmest thanks
Tara - May 2025