It is customary (but not required) to hold a reception following a funeral or memorial service. This gathering offers friends and family the opportunity to meet in an informal environment. The after-funeral reception gives mourners the chance to support each other, share stories and memories, and continue to celebrate the life of someone they cared about.

We sometimes hear the after-funeral reception is referred to as a “repast.” Historically, the repast was a meal shared by close friends and family after the funeral. In modern times, the nature of the repast has evolved to include larger gatherings. For some, a close intimate meal is still the order of the day. For others, the repast will be a larger more festive event that may even include a Celebration of Life Program. Today we find the terms repast and funeral reception to be synonymous.

With the trend toward funerals becoming more unique, we find the same for the post-funeral reception. Events range from buffet style to full sit down meals at Royal Palace Banquet Hall. The reception can be as simple or as elaborate as you like.

Regardless of the type of funeral reception, the event will take some planning. Just remember to keep the purpose in mind and take your own needs into consideration. Also, consider what the person whose life you are celebrating would have wanted. Remember, your goal is to give those who cared about the deceased a chance to remember and share. You are not expected to host an extravaganza unless that is what you want to do.

If you are looking for a place to host your funeral service, look no further than Royal Palace Banquet Hall. Here, we will help you plan and execute the funeral reception that won’t be forgotten. Whether you are inviting a small or large number of guests, you will surely get a perfect place from our venues. All our spaces are elegant, and our facilities are designed for class. Here, we will assign you a special representative who will always be on your side during the planning and execution phase. We take care of the finest details, combine our experience with your ideas so as to deliver a fabulous funeral service.

A Royal Palace, funeral reception means that you can personalize your event with your outside vendors or have Royal Palace Experts do it all!