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Choose a Venue

Affinity Funerals can assist you with organising a service anywhere you wish within the Central Otago/Lakes District region.

Our premises

Your choice of funeral venue should reflect the needs of your family, as well as your beliefs and personal traditions.

Our Alexandra premises include an intimate family lounge, located at 113 Centennial Avenue, able to hold a small family service of up to 12 people.

We also offer a modern, spacious venue at The Cellar Door, 143a Centennial Avenue, with many options for layout and seating to cater for all sizes of funeral services. The Cellar Door offers a commercial grade kitchen, capable of providing a tasteful, light afternoon tea or something more substantial.

Viewing rooms are available at our McCormick Street office in Wanaka, with a number of options also available in Queenstown and Cromwell.

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The Cellar Door

Complete with a commerical grade kitchen and licensed bar, the facilities available at The Cellar Door are industry leading. Whether it is a full cooked meal or light afternoon tea, our venue offers you the flexibilty to choose how your loved one's service is catered.

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Main Chapel

With its versatile layout our contemporary main chapel can accommodate congregations of up to 250 people, but it can also be reconfigured to accommodate smaller, intimate services.

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Courtyard

A fair weather alternative, our courtyard provides a sunny setting for a smaller congregation of up to 40 family and friends. The area is also available for sharing memories and refreshments following a service held in our main chapel or at another venue.

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Looking for more information?

In this brochure you will find helpful information on what to think about if you are planning a funeral for someone who has died, or pre-planning your own or someone else’s funeral. We hope this information offers you some insight and reassurance that we are here to support you every step of the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs cover funeral venue options and what to expect.

What funeral venue options does Affinity Funerals offer in Central Otago?

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Affinity Funerals offers venues ranging from small lounges to a 250-person chapel. 

Options include a family lounge in Alexandra (up to 12 people), The Cellar Door with catering facilities, a main chapel for large congregations, a sunny courtyard for smaller groups, and private viewing rooms in Wanaka, Queenstown, and Cromwell. Alternatively, we use churches, sports clubs, halls and private venues to best meet the individual needs of each client family.

What is The Cellar Door venue like for funeral services?

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The Cellar Door is a modern, flexible venue with full catering facilities.

Located at 143a Centennial Avenue, it includes a commercial-grade kitchen and licensed bar. Families can choose catering from afternoon teas to full meals, with seating layouts adaptable for both large and intimate services.

How many people can the Affinity Funerals main chapel hold?

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The main chapel can host up to 250 attendees with flexible layouts.

It can be reconfigured for smaller, intimate gatherings, making it suitable for both large public funerals and private family farewells.

Is there an outdoor funeral venue option available?

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Yes, the courtyard provides a sunny outdoor space for up to 40 guests.

It works well for smaller services in fair weather or as a reception space for refreshments after a chapel or Cellar Door service.

Where can private viewings be held?

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Private viewings are available in Wanaka, Queenstown, and Cromwell. 

The McCormick Street office in Wanaka includes viewing rooms, with additional private options in Queenstown and Cromwell for families wanting quiet, respectful time with their loved one.

Which Affinity venues are best for small, private goodbyes?

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The Alexandra family lounge is ideal for intimate gatherings.

With space for up to 12 people, it provides a quiet and personal setting without the formality of a large venue.

Should we choose an indoor or outdoor funeral venue?

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Indoor venues provide reliability, while outdoor spaces feel more natural.

The chapel and Cellar Door accommodate large groups year-round, while the courtyard offers warmth and light but depends on weather and has limited capacity.

Why choose Affinity Funerals for venue support?

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Affinity Funerals offers tailored venues across Central Otago.

From private lounges to large chapels, families can choose spaces with catering, AV support, and funeral-specific facilities that general event venues may not provide.