The cosy Roost at The BarnYard, a calm and private space for a celebration of life

Wakes & Celebrations of Life in Kent

Wakes & Celebrations of Life

A gentle, beautiful place
to say goodbye

Saying farewell to someone you love is never easy. The BarnYard offers a calm, private and welcoming setting for wakes, memorials and celebrations of life, held in the cosy Roost or the rustic Apple Barn and its CourtYard, wrapped in 150 acres of quiet Kent orchard. We take care of the catering, the setup and the timings with warmth and discretion, so your family can simply be together.

A peaceful aerial view over The BarnYard and its orchards
Somewhere Peaceful

Room to gather,
and to breathe

Tucked into the orchards, with quiet corners to step outside when you need a moment. Your space is your family's alone for the day, no rush and no pressure, just a warm, dignified place to share stories, raise a glass and remember a life well lived.

How We Can Help

Looking after the details,
so you can be together

The orchards and grounds at The BarnYard from above

Gently taken
care of

From the first phone call onwards, your coordinator handles the room, the timings and the quiet details in the background, so you are free to simply be with the people who matter.

50 guests in
The Roost
180 in the Apple Barn
& CourtYard

A private, peaceful setting

The Roost, or the Apple Barn and its CourtYard, yours alone for the day, with the orchards all around and quiet corners to step away to.

Catering, handled with care

From a simple spread of sandwiches and cakes to a warm, sit-down meal, all prepared on site. Tell us what feels right and we will take care of the rest.

The Roost, a warm, light-filled space to gather

Somewhere to gather

Warm, light-filled rooms that open onto the festoon-lit CourtYard and the gardens beyond, with room for everyone to come together.

A team who understands

We have done this many times, and we do it gently. Nothing is too much trouble, and there is never any rush.

The personal touches

An order of service on the tables, a slideshow of photographs, their favourite flowers or a playlist that meant something. The details that matter are yours to choose.

Two Gentle Spaces

A space that feels
right for the day

The cosy Roost at The BarnYard, warm and softly lit The Apple Barn and its CourtYard at The BarnYard
Up to 50 guests

The Roost

A cosy, characterful room with warm copper tones and soft fairy lights, opening onto the CourtYard. Right for a smaller, intimate gathering.

  • Warm copper tones & soft fairy lights
  • Opens onto the CourtYard
  • Right for a smaller, intimate gathering
Up to 180 guests

The Apple Barn & CourtYard

Our rustic, oak-beamed barn opening onto the festoon-lit CourtYard, with room for a larger family and all who would like to come.

  • Rustic, oak-beamed character
  • Opens onto the festoon-lit CourtYard
  • Room for a larger family, up to 180

Pricing is simple and shared on enquiry, with no obligation.

Gently, At Your Pace

How it works,
whenever you're ready

  1. Reach out

    Call or message whenever you feel ready. There's no obligation and no pressure at all.

  2. We listen

    We'll talk it through gently, the numbers, the catering and the timings, at your own pace.

  3. We take care of it

    On the day we quietly handle everything, so you can simply be present with your family.

The quiet orchards and grounds at The BarnYard
Whenever you're ready

We're here when you need us

Reach out by phone or message and we'll talk you through everything gently, at your own pace, with no obligation.