A peaceful place to gather
After a funeral, families need somewhere calm and comfortable to share stories, a cup of tea and something to eat. The Yarra Room looks out over the golf course at Heritage Golf & Country Club, with a private balcony and space for 20 to 200 guests.
We keep things simple. You tell us roughly how many people to expect and when the service finishes, and we’ll have the room and the food ready when your guests arrive.
Arranging a wake at short notice
Wakes are usually planned within days, not months. Send us an enquiry with the date and we’ll confirm the room and send a written quote as quickly as we can. If it’s easier, your funeral director can contact us directly to coordinate timing.
Simple catering
Most families choose platters: sandwiches, sausage rolls, arancini, fruit. They’re priced per platter, so you order what suits your numbers and nothing more. If you’d like guests to sit down to a meal, the buffet starts at $50 per person for 30 or more.
Tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine and beer are available from the bar and charged as they’re ordered. You can set up a tab for the family, or guests can buy their own.
Personal touches
Bring framed photos, an order of service or memorabilia and we’ll set aside a table for them. The room has a projector and sound system with wireless microphones for a photo slideshow, music and a few words.
Getting here
We’re at 21 Heritage Ave, Chirnside Park — close to Lilydale, Mooroolbark and Croydon, and easy to reach from churches and funeral homes across the outer east. Guests travelling from further away can stay at Yarra Valley Lodge, within the Heritage grounds.
