Celebrations of life · Kensington CT
Celebration of Life Venue in Central Connecticut
A comfortable place to gather, remember and be together.
Membership not required•Luncheons & memorial receptions•Kensington, near Hartford
A warm, private setting
It doesn’t have to be elaborate. It simply needs to feel welcoming.
When someone important to you passes, gathering family and friends together can be an important part of saying goodbye.
Shuttle Meadow Country Club in Kensington/Berlin, Connecticut offers a warm, private setting for celebrations of life, memorial receptions and gatherings following funeral or memorial services.
Whether you’re planning a smaller luncheon with close family and friends or bringing together a larger group of people whose lives were touched by someone special, our team can help you arrange a gathering with care.
You do not need to be a member of Shuttle Meadow to host a celebration of life here.
A place to be together
Sometimes that’s what matters most.
After a funeral or memorial service, people often aren’t quite ready to go home. There are stories to tell. People who haven’t seen one another in years. Family members who have traveled to be there. Photographs to look through. Memories to share. And sometimes simply the comfort of sitting around a table together.
A celebration of life at Shuttle Meadow gives family and friends a comfortable place to do exactly that.
Celebrations of life, memorial luncheons & receptions
A gathering that reflects the person you are remembering.
Every family handles loss differently. Some prefer a traditional luncheon following funeral services. Others plan a memorial reception or celebration of life on another day, giving family and friends an opportunity to gather in a more relaxed setting.
Shuttle Meadow can accommodate different types of remembrance gatherings, including:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial luncheons
- Funeral luncheons
- Memorial receptions
- Gatherings following funeral services
- Family memorial gatherings
- Repasts
- Remembrance receptions
Whatever you choose to call the gathering, the purpose is the same: to bring people together.
Small family gatherings are welcome
The size of the gathering isn’t what makes it meaningful.
Sometimes a celebration of life includes a large circle of family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. Sometimes it is 25 or 30 people who knew someone best. Both are important.
Shuttle Meadow offers different event spaces and configurations, allowing us to accommodate more intimate memorial luncheons as well as larger celebrations of life. Tell us approximately how many people you expect, and we’ll help you determine which space may be most comfortable for your gathering.
A meal can bring comfort to a difficult day
Sit down. Share stories. Spend time together.
Food has always had a way of bringing people together. Following a service, a luncheon or reception gives everyone an opportunity to sit down, reconnect and spend time with one another without feeling rushed.
Talk with Michelle about menu and beverage options appropriate for your gathering. We’ll help you consider the guest count, timing, seating and style of meal so there is one less thing for your family to worry about.
A private setting for family & friends
There are moments when privacy matters.
A celebration of life should give people room to talk, laugh, cry, reminisce and reconnect comfortably.
Shuttle Meadow’s private country club setting provides an alternative to gathering in a busy restaurant or trying to accommodate everyone at someone’s home. Your family can have a space set aside for the occasion and the time to simply be together.
Bring the memories with you
Make the gathering personal.
Some families want simplicity. Others find comfort in surrounding themselves with photographs and memories.
If you’d like to personalize the gathering, talk with us about meaningful touches such as:
- 01Framed family photographs
- 02A memory table or photo boards
- 03Flowers
- 04A slideshow or presentation
- 05Special keepsakes, memorabilia or a memory book
- 06A table recognizing favorite interests, accomplishments or traditions
These details don’t need to be elaborate. Sometimes one photograph can start an entire room telling stories.
Celebrating a life well lived
There is no required format for remembering someone.
A celebration of life can reflect the person you’re remembering. Perhaps they loved golf. Perhaps family was everything. Maybe they were known for their career, their community involvement, their sense of humor or the friendships they collected over a lifetime.
Some gatherings include remarks and formal remembrances. Others simply allow people to share a meal and stories naturally.
We’ll help provide the setting.
Your family brings the memories.
Planning on short notice
We’ll help you work through the details.
Unlike many other private events, celebrations of life aren’t always something families have weeks or months to plan. We understand that.
If you need to arrange a gathering following a funeral or memorial service, contact Michelle McMahon to discuss availability.
Start with whatever information you have:
- The date you’re considering
- An approximate time
- Your estimated number of guests
- Luncheon or reception
You don’t need to have every detail figured out before you call. We’ll help you work through the next steps.
Convenient for family & friends throughout Central Connecticut
Celebration of life & memorial reception venue near Hartford, West Hartford & Berlin, CT
Located in Kensington/Berlin, Connecticut, Shuttle Meadow Country Club is convenient for families and guests traveling from throughout Central Connecticut, including:
Hartford • West Hartford • Berlin • Kensington • New Britain • Newington • Farmington • Southington • Bristol • Rocky Hill • Cromwell • Glastonbury • Cheshire • Middletown
For families coming together from different communities, Shuttle Meadow offers a central location and a private, welcoming place to gather.
A peaceful setting
Room to gather, and grounds to take a quiet moment.
Membership is not required
Your family is welcome here.
You do not need to be a Shuttle Meadow Country Club member to host a celebration of life, memorial luncheon or remembrance gathering at the club.
If you’re considering Shuttle Meadow, please contact us. We’ll talk with you about the date, number of guests, available spaces and menu options and help you determine whether the club is right for your gathering.
Contact Michelle McMahon to begin the conversation.
Questions families often ask
Good to know.
Do we need to be members to host a celebration of life?
No. You do not need to be a Shuttle Meadow member to host a celebration of life, memorial luncheon or remembrance gathering.
Can you host a gathering on short notice?
Contact Michelle McMahon as soon as you have a date in mind. We understand these gatherings often come together quickly and will discuss availability with you.
Do you host funeral luncheons and repasts?
Yes. We host luncheons and receptions following funeral and memorial services, as well as celebrations of life held on a later date.
Can you accommodate a small family gathering?
Yes. Gatherings of 25 or 30 people are welcome, as are larger celebrations of life.
Can we bring photographs or create a memory table?
Yes. Framed photographs, memory tables, flowers, slideshows and keepsakes are all welcome.
Where is Shuttle Meadow located?
In Kensington/Berlin, Connecticut, convenient to Hartford, West Hartford, New Britain, Farmington, Southington and surrounding towns.
Here when family & friends need a place to gather
At Shuttle Meadow, hospitality means being here for all of life’s moments.
For generations, country clubs have been places where communities come together. For celebrations. For traditions. For friendships. And sometimes, to support one another during life’s more difficult moments.