Indoor or outdoor
Use the dining rooms, the porch, or both
Flexible headcount
From an intimate 30 to 200+ on the grounds
Daytime and evening
Receptions following morning services or evening gatherings
Quiet on-site parking
200 spaces, easy access from Crescent Hill and downtown
What is included
- Full setup of seating, tables, linens, and serving stations
- Catering tailored to the gathering — light reception fare, family-style meal, or formal dinner
- Beverage service including wine, beer, coffee, and non-alcoholic options
- Service team handling refills, clearing, and breakdown discreetly
- Coordination with funeral home, officiant, or family contact on timing and arrival flow
These events are different from weddings. We approach them quietly: less back-and-forth on planning, more direct decisions, a single point of contact who handles the rest. Families have been holding these gatherings at the Peterson-Dumesnil House for decades.
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