Celebration of Life - Milwaukee Funeral Home

St James 1868

St. James 1868 provides a beautiful and comfortable setting for the gathering of friends and family celebrating the life of your loved one. We offer an alternative memorial service and luncheon from other Milwaukee funeral homes. 

 
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Located downtown, St James 1868 is a newly renovated church repurposed into two historic venues, providing catering services & floral design to simplify the process and provide your family with a memorable and caring celebration.

 

Milwaukee Celebration of Life Memorial Service

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We are here to help families design a highly personal and meaningful celebration honoring their lost loved one. Our St James staff is passionate about helping families create one of a kind farewells to honor the memory their loved one.

We aren’t just a regular Milwaukee funeral home, we create memories that will last a lifetime.

4,300 sq. ft. indoor service space

2,200 sq. ft. English-style courtyard

Seats 50-300 guests for memorial service

Chairs and cocktail tables included in venue rental

 

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Celebration of Life Luncheon

The funeral reception brings everyone together in one room to celebrate the life of your loved one. It’s a time where people are able to let down their guard to talk, laugh, cry, and reconnect in a more casual setting. Our versatile indoor and outdoor spaces are where laughter and tears can be shared and conversation and connection occur. this is where healing begins.

2,200 sq. ft. indoor service spacE

1,500 sq. ft. elevated outdoor terrace

Seats 150 guests for seated luncheon

holds 250 guests for standing reception