Flexible Spaces for Memorial Services and Life Celebrations
When it's time to come together in remembrance, our team is here to make the process simple and stress-free.
WE ARE ANYTHING BUT A STUFFY BALLROOM:
We offer:
Flexible indoor & outdoor gathering spaces
Built-in audio & visual capabilities for sharing memories
Flexible Vendor & catering options - since we aren’t tied to in house providers - you have the freedom to choose the experience that’s right for your family.
Dedicated event support so your family can focus on celebrating a life well lived - not managing the details.
Venue Capacity Overview
Designed for comfort, flow, and flexibility.
Intimate Gatherings: Starting at 15-100 people
Seated Reception: Up to 150 guests
Indoor Cocktail-Style Reception: ~200+ guests
Not sure what layout works best?
We’ll guide you.
Our built-in drapery system allows us to scale the space beautifully — whether you're hosting 30 or 300.
Because honoring a life should feel intentional:
Budgets matter. We keep things simple:
Straightforward pricing
No hidden service fees
Clear inclusions
Honest capacity guidance
Upfront expectations
If something costs extra, we’ll tell you.
If something won’t work, we’ll tell you that too.
A Manchester, NH Venue Honoring Those You Love And Personalizing Your Experience
Our industrial-modern aesthetic gives you:
A striking but neutral backdrop
Flexible layouts for custom programming
Clean lines for lighting and staging
A space that photographs beautifully
Our flexible indoor and outdoor venue, customizable catering options, and full-service event support create a meaningful experience that simply can't be matched.
Corporate & Nonprofit Event Venue With Connected Spaces
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Private Entrance
Connected to the South Parking Lot.
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The Main Gallery
4,500 sq ft
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The Lounge
1,000 sq ft
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The Grotto
500 sq ft
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Upper Courtyard & Lower Terrace
4,000 sq ft
The Main Gallery Programming Space
Your primary program space — designed to flex.
A light-filled, open layout featuring built-in draping, bistro lighting, a statement plant wall, and a custom rolling bar.
High ceilings. Built-in AV. Clean sightlines.
Designed to transition seamlessly from presentation to reception without flipping the room.
One space. Multiple moments. Zero chaos..
The Lounge
Where conversation happens.
A speakeasy inspired, versatile space anchored by a 16-foot custom bar and lounge furniture.
Use it for:
Dedicated food area
Cocktail style arrival
A post-program reflection space
Dessert, coffee, or nightcap moments
The Courtyard + Terrace
An outdoor setting with fire pits and bistro lighting.
Perfect for:
Welcome cocktails
Coffee breaks
Interactive food stations
Seasonal outdoor programming
Seamlessly connected to the indoor space — with a weather-flexible backup plan built in.
The Grotto
Small space. Big purpose.
A tucked-away hideaway with an intimate, underground feel — lightly styled and intentionally versatile.
Often used as:
Immediate family reset space
Quiet reflection room
A support space that keeps the entire event running smoothly.
Venue Packages
Weekend dates open up to 6 months out.
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Love Letters From Clients
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From day 1 all the staff was incredibly helpful and insightful and there through our whole process to help with ideas as well as just being there for anything we needed.
“When we saw The Venue at The Factory for our event we knew we had to have it there. From day 1 all the staff was incredibly helpful and insightful and there through our whole process to help with ideas as well as just being there for anything we needed. The NH Credit Unions Make-A-Wish Holiday Auction was a great success and The Venues at the Factory played a major part in that. ..
- Dawn (Client)
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“If you are looking a location for your event that has "character," I highly recommend the Venues at The Factory.
Went to find a location for a celebration of a loved ones life and her art that wasn't sterile and boring, and the Venue at The Factory was the perfect location. ….”- Alan (Client)
Memorial & Celebration of Life - Venue in Manchester, NH
The Venues at The Factory is a flexible event venue in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, ideal for bereavement or celebrations of life hosting 20-200. With built-in AV, indoor and outdoor flow, and flexible spaces & layouts, we’re designed for events that feel personal and inviting.