Celebrations of Life at Cadhay CADHAY HOUSE — A Beautiful Tudor House Surrounded by Stunning Gardens and Ponds Bespoke Memorial and Celebration Services Offering a choice of Professional Catering Making Days Memorable Cadhay is a beautiful and historic Tudor manor house built from the stone of Dunkerswell Abbey after the reformation, with ties to the Paulet family, gaolers of Mary Queen of Scots. Built around a grand courtyard adorned with statues dedicated to Henry VIII and his Royal Tudor succes- sion, Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth I, the house is set in magnificent and well maintained gardens with a centrepiece of medieval fish ponds. The Tudor house was heavily restored in the Georgian period creating one of the most stunning comfortable and welcoming places you could wish to experience. Located near Ottery St Mary, an attractive parish town in the heart of rural East Devon, ten miles east of Exeter and six miles from the sea at Sidmouth, Cadhay offers a blend of history and charm within the peace and tranquillity of the Devon countryside. Celebrations of Life at Cadhay - Services in the Granary Within the tranquility of Cadhay lies the Granary. A comfortable and airy building in which we welcome you to hold the Celebration of Life you wish to have as a dedication to your loved one. The Granary’s large glass windows frame the glorious countryside setting of Cadhay, enhancing the room with an abundance of natural colour and light. This peacefully intimate place has easy flat access from the estate carpark via the Leat Courtyard. On the far side of the Granary wide double doors open up inviting contemplation around the stunning Gardens and Medieval Ponds. The Granary is a building with a simple, classically pure interior surrounded by a feast of nature’s own splendor. With the assistance of one of our experienced and qualified Civil Celebrants, we can create a meaningful service full of warmth and love. In addition, we can enrich the Granary with your personal touches to make a Celebration of Life at Cadhay a truly unforgettable experience. Celebrations of Life at Cadhay - Our resident Civil Celebrant Julie Fox is our resident Civil Celebrant for Celebrations of Life here at Cadhay. Julie will take the time to listen to your thoughts and Some of Julie’s testimonials - liaise with you to create the service you wish for. ‘Thank you so much for all the effort you put in to my Mum’s funeral. I wish you Her work in her own words - could have heard the compliments you had! I know you must have spent a great ‘The person you choose to lead your ceremony can deal of time on the preparation and I re- make all the difference. ally appreciate that.’ N W A qualified celebrant will take the time to understand the life of the person who has died, to ‘You have captured the essence of who learn about their passions, their interests and what she had been so perfectly and that’s just by listening to me and my family go made them tick. down memory lane. Your words made I work with compassion and sensitivity to create a me cry because there was so much of S there. Everything you have written is to- ceremony that reflects the life, spirit and values of tally perfect in every way.’ J B your loved one and that gives you the opportunity to say goodbye in a way that is meaningful and appropriate. I have a deep respect and fascination for the twists and turns of life and it is such a privilege to bear witness to it every day.’ A ’Celebration of Life in the Granary’ Fees—£950 for a 2 hour service This includes: - Use of the Granary for 2 hours for the service An experienced Independent Life Celebrant to deliver the service on the day with professionalism and flair A fully personalised celebration of life ceremony Custom-written eulogy (or assistance if the family wishes to write their own) A family interview at Cadhay to capture the deceased’s life story Guidance and support through every stage of the ceremony planning Suggestions for readings and music, if required A printed copy of the script to treasure forever Management of a visual tribute Up to 100 printed order of service booklets for guests to keep featuring details of the celebration, photos, hymns, readings and a message from the family Fees shown are for 2020 and may be subject to change without notification Refreshments in the Apple Store Fees—£500 for 3 hours On the opposite side of the Leat Courtyard is the idyllic Apple Store café bar, perfectly placed for food and refreshments after a Celebration of Life service in the Granary. An air of relaxation hangs over the Apple Store allowing time to slow, reminisce and recount stories and memories. To the rear is a doorway, a gateway to the secrets of the walled garden, a sun terrace of tables and chairs and fitting seclusion. Here in the Apple Store, our local caterer can offer you a range of options ranging from a light buffet to a full sit down banquette. The choice is yours. Behind our licensed bar, our friendly staff are on hand to serve and keep your guests’ glasses refreshed. Fees shown are for the room only Catering options are available at an additional cost Our catering options are as follows - Menu One Platters of freshly made cocktail sandwiches A variety of fillings to suit all diets garnished with rocket Cherry tomato, olive and mozzarella kebabs with pesto Mushroom and coriander roulade Charcuterie skewers Devon scones topped with strawberry jam and clotted cream £12.50 per person Menu Two Platters of freshly made sandwiches Testimonies for our caterers - A variety of fillings to suit all diets garnished with rocket Tiger prawns marinated in lime and ginger ‘The food was truly delicious and most Soft bagels topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon beautifully presented.’ Quails eggs with celery salt and cherry tomatoes Marinated chicken with mango Chocolate brownies ‘A really heart felt thank you, the food was £15.00 per person delicious and the service excellent.’ Menu Three Open rolls with a variety of toppings to include ‘The catering surpassed my expectations! ‘ Smoked salmon/Cream cheese and cucumber Roasted sweet peppers/Roast beef and horseradish Sticky honey sausages Slices of homemade quiche Cheese scones topped with Somerset Brie Tiger prawns wrapped in mangetout Devon scones topped with strawberry jam and clotted cream Chocolate brownies £17.50 per person Prices are for a minimum of 20 person per menu option Individual dietary requirements can be catered for on request How to find Cadhay House - From the east: Exit the A30 at the Iron Bridge exit just after Honiton. Follow the signs for Fairmile and Cadhay. From the west: Exit the A30 at the Pattesons Cross exit and follow the signs as above. Celebrations of Life at Cadhay With Julie Fox—Civil Celebrant Please contact—Tel 07990 592021 Refreshments in the Apple Store With COUNTRYSIDE CELEBRATIONS c/o Cadhay House Ottery St Mary, Devon, England, EX11 1QT Please contact—Tel 07854 103397 .