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White lilies and a candle in tribute

With Care

Supporting You During a Difficult Time

Organising a wake or memorial gathering can be overwhelming. At The Queens Arms in Audenshaw we offer a peaceful, welcoming space for family and friends to come together — and our funeral room hire is offered free of charge to help ease the burden.

Two Thoughtful Spaces

Both Available Free of Charge

The smaller private room set up for an intimate funeral gathering

The Smaller Room

Seats up to 40 · For intimate gatherings

A private room arranged to create a calm and respectful environment, ideal for smaller memorials and wakes.

  • — Private entrance from our car park for discretion
  • — Its own set of toilets for privacy and comfort
  • — TV with HDMI for photo slideshows or tribute videos
  • — Step-free wheelchair access
The warm main bar area, used for relaxed reflection

The Public Bar Area

Warm · Familiar · For shared reflection

Often used as a relaxed gathering space before or after the formal wake — a place to share stories and memories.

  • — First room you enter from our private car park
  • — Warm, familiar pub atmosphere where people feel at ease
  • — Ideal for pre- or post-service gatherings

This area cannot be booked exclusively, but will always be respectfully managed to support your event.

Facilities

  • ✓ Ample car parking
  • ✓ Large outdoor seating area
  • ✓ Heated undercover smoking area
  • ✓ Experienced staff on hand throughout the day

Personal Touches

  • — Fresh flowers from a local florist
  • — TV screen for photo slideshows (HDMI available)
  • — Table decorations (please supply in advance)
  • — Pre-ordered drinks ready on arrival

Catering

  • — Hot or cold buffet meals, priced per head
  • — Traditional carvery or daily menu dishes
  • — Flexible dietary requirements on request
See our carvery menu →
Buffet spread at The Queens Arms
Buffet spread at The Queens Arms
Buffet spread at The Queens Arms

Buffet Menus

Catering Options

All prices per head. Items may vary depending on availability.

Standard

Minimum 25 people

£11.95/ head
  • Vegetarian or meat quiche
  • Sausage rolls
  • Pasta salad
  • Potato salad
  • Seasoned chicken wings
  • Meat & potato or cheese & onion pie
  • Meat platter from our carvery
  • Artisan bread rolls, butter & condiments
Enquire about this menu

Royal Standard

Minimum 25 people

£13.95/ head
  • Salt & pepper crispy chicken strips
  • Jack Daniel's crispy chicken strips
  • Chips
  • Pepperoni pizza
  • Cheese & tomato pizza
  • Meat & potato or cheese & onion pie
  • Seasoned chicken drumsticks
  • Salad bowl
  • Meat platter from our carvery
  • Artisan bread rolls, butter & condiments
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Popular

The Big One

Minimum 50 people

£15.95/ head
  • Indian platter
  • Tray meat & potato pie
  • Sweet & sour chicken
  • Chicken curry or beef chilli
  • Rice
  • Chips
  • Oriental spare ribs
  • Seasoned chicken wings
  • Seasoned drumsticks
  • Meat platter from our carvery
  • Artisan bread rolls, butter & condiments
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Comfort — Curry

Minimum 25 people

£12.95/ head
  • Chicken or vegetarian curry
  • Served with rice, chips and naan bread
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Comfort — Pie

Minimum 25 people

£10.95/ head
  • Cheese & onion or meat & potato pie
  • Served with chips and beans or mushy peas
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Comfort — Sweet & Sour

Minimum 25 people

£12.95/ head
  • Sweet & sour chicken
  • Served with rice and chips
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Let Us Support You

Send a Funeral Enquiry

Please fill in the contact form and we will be in touch to go over the arrangements with you — or call 0161 330 5904.

Practical Guidance

What to Do When Someone Dies

A short, supportive guide to help with the immediate steps. This is not an exhaustive list — please contact official sources for full advice.

We're here for you — with compassion, care, and respect.