WAKES
A welcoming space for family, friends and loved ones to gather following a funeral or memorial service.
We can help explore suitable venues, refreshments, seating arrangements and other practical requirements.
WAKES, NINE NIGHTS & CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE
A thoughtful space to remember and celebrate a life.
During difficult times, finding the right setting for family and friends to come together matters.
OL SKOOL helps families explore suitable venues and arrangements for wakes, traditional Caribbean Nine Night gatherings, celebrations of life and remembrance occasions across Northampton.
Whether you're planning an intimate family gathering or a larger occasion, we can help coordinate arrangements with suitable venue partners.
Every family and tradition is different. Our approach is personal, respectful and shaped around your wishes.
TYPES OF GATHERINGS
NINE NIGHTS
Traditional Caribbean Nine Night gatherings bring family, friends and communities together in remembrance.
Depending on family traditions, these occasions may include food, music, prayers, personal tributes and time spent together.
We help families explore venues and practical arrangements that respect their wishes and traditions.
CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE
A personal gathering that reflects the life, personality and memories of someone special.
From intimate family occasions to larger receptions, we can help coordinate suitable spaces, refreshments, music and personal touches.
REMEMBRANCE GATHERINGS
A thoughtful opportunity to bring people together to share memories, reconnect and remember someone important.
We can help explore arrangements suited to the size, atmosphere and wishes of the gathering.
HOW WE CAN HELP
VENUE ARRANGEMENTS
We help families explore appropriate venues based on location, capacity, accessibility, seating requirements and availability.
Options may include restaurants, function rooms, community spaces and other suitable venues.
FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
We can help coordinate catering and refreshment arrangements with participating venues and providers.
Options may include Caribbean food, traditional buffets, light refreshments and other menus appropriate to the gathering.
Menus, dietary requirements and costs are discussed individually.
MUSIC & TRIBUTES
Where requested, we can help arrange appropriate background music, personal playlists, sound equipment and space for tributes or remembrance speeches.
Music and presentation should always reflect the wishes of the family.
PERSONAL ARRANGEMENTS
We can help coordinate practical details such as seating, timings, expected guest numbers, room layout, accessibility and family preferences.
Our aim is to make the agreed arrangements straightforward and clearly organised.
A GATHERING THAT FEELS RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY.
Some families prefer a small, intimate gathering. Others need a larger space to welcome extended family, friends and their wider community.
OL SKOOL can help explore suitable arrangements based on your expected numbers, preferred location and requirements.
Whether you are considering a gathering for 20 people or a much larger occasion, we can discuss the possibilities with suitable venue partners.
All arrangements depend on venue availability, capacity and agreed costs.
Our venue partnerships
FINDING THE RIGHT SPACE.
Through our developing relationships with local venues, OL SKOOL can help families explore spaces for wakes, Nine Nights, celebrations of life and remembrance gatherings.
We discuss your requirements and approach suitable venues to establish availability, facilities, catering options and costs.
HOW IT WORKS
- Step 1
TELL US WHAT YOU NEED
Complete our private enquiry form with the approximate date, expected guest numbers, preferred location and type of gathering.
- Step 2
WE EXPLORE THE OPTIONS
We discuss your requirements and investigate suitable venues and service arrangements.
- Step 3
WE AGREE THE DETAILS
Once suitable options are available, we confirm the proposed services, costs, payment terms and practical arrangements with you.
- Step 4
YOUR GATHERING
We coordinate the arrangements OL SKOOL has agreed to provide, allowing your family and guests to come together in the setting you have chosen.
LET'S DISCUSS YOUR GATHERING.
Tell us a little about what you need, and we'll respond personally and discreetly.
EVERY GATHERING IS PERSONAL.
We understand that each family has its own traditions, preferences and requirements.
Our role is to help explore suitable venues and coordinate the arrangements we agree to provide.
All services are subject to availability and an individual quotation. Nothing is booked or confirmed until arrangements have been agreed.
OL SKOOL is an events and experiences organiser, not a funeral director, religious officiant or specialist bereavement service.