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A Place to Remember.
A Place to Enjoy.

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A beautiful Grade II listed chapel in the grounds of Colchester Crematorium, offering a warm welcome for life’s special gatherings and everyday moments.

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Remember & Celebrate

A peaceful, welcoming setting for funeral wakes and Celebrations of Life. Packages from £9.25 per person.

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Visit & Enjoy

Come and enjoy hot drinks, sandwiches, light snacks and cakes in our unique tea room.

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History•Hospitality•Heart

A little history.
A lot of heart.

Built in 1855–56, Starlight Tea Chapel is a Grade II listed Non-Conformist chapel set within the grounds of Colchester Crematorium and Cemetery. After years standing empty – and a spell storing the gardeners’ roses – it has been lovingly transformed into a welcoming tea room and venue for wakes and Celebrations of Life.

Our story
Vintage-style photo of the arched stone entrance to Starlight Tea Chapel, Colchester
Giving•Community•Care

Proud charity
supporters

We are honoured to support both Baby Loss Awareness Week and St. Helena Hospice, contributing to their efforts. Through our collaboration, we hope to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Proud to turn pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness WeekSt Helena Hospice – for the people you love
Raised so far for The Rosemary Suite, CGH
£3,028
How proud are we… Since taking part in Baby Loss Awareness Week and starting the raffle to raise money for The Rosemary Suite CGH… we have raised £3028 to date… we are immensely proud to be able to raise awareness of such an important cause that affects so many… sadly we probably all know of someone… this is a cause close to our hearts on a personal level ❤️
– Karen & Michele xx
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Kind words
mean everything

★★★★★

5-star reviews on Google

  • “We held our dad’s wake here and it was a perfect setting… Michelle and Karen were very helpful and welcoming.”
    – Louise Y., Google review
  • “Absolutely love this tearoom. We had a very filled and delicious afternoon tea.”
    – Kerry D., Google review
  • “Just had a wake here for mum. It really was lovely. The food was delightful and fresh, there was plenty for everyone.”
    – Julie P., Google review
  • “Beautiful little gem of a place. Have attended here for a wake, also had afternoon tea and often pop for lunch.”
    – David W., Google review
  • “What a lovely joyful atmosphere you created, perfect for my mum’s wake, thank you.”
    – Joanne M., Google review
  • “Had my dear mum’s wake at the Starlight Chapel… the food was lovely & lovely atmosphere. Would 100% recommend.”
    – Tracey J., Google review
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