Celebration of Life Events in Truro | Wakes at Hotel VARA in Truro

Celebration of Life Gathering Hotel VARA Truro

Celebration of Life Events

Organising a wake can feel like a big task. Hotel VARA provides a relaxed environment in central Truro, to meet & share food, drink & memories.

Let us take care of your event & there’s one less thing for you to to worry about.

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Our team will take care of you!

Our team at VARA Truro, are hospitality professionals. We can help you plan in a stress free way, & liaise with your funeral director if needed.

Food & Drink by arrangement - Small bites | Canapés | Buffets | Afternoon Tea. Plus, Barista coffee, selection of teas, wines by the glass & bottle, Cornish beers, ale, gins & soft drinks available.

Need hotel accommodation for your guests? Hotel VARA has 30 affordable rooms too.

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Just a short walk from Lemon Street, close to central Truro Churches, & a 10 to 15 minute drive from Penmount Crematorium. With on-site parking.

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For the celebration of Mum's life..

"... The staff were all friendly & helpful …It was lovely to have the use of the big screen watching photos of Mum …

You all helped to make a difficult day much easier.”

Recent event guest at VARA

Had a fantastic baby shower!

Fabulous food that catered for all dietary requirements.

Recent event guest at VARA.

The team is very professional & easy to work with.

"We like to choose venues that are not only lovely but also welcoming & easily accessible for our attendees. Hotel Vara has a nice space that we’ve used for our sessions as well as our Christmas Drinks which guests really enjoyed! The team is very professional & easy to work with."

Celia Candebat, Events Manager at Groundsure

Thank you for your part in the celebration of life ...

"... It made a real difference to speak to someone who knows how to mix professional skills with friendliness, sympathy & understanding .... thank you for the friendly welcome ... when I visited before the event ..... & ... thank you for the celebration itself, which provided just the right amount of helpful presence.... which allowed the guests to mingle as they chose."

".. We shall definitely be in touch again if we find ourselves needing a venue in the future."

Recent event guest at VARA