A J Wakely & Sons, Bridport

218 reviews

A family-run funeral director in Bridport that has been providing an independent funeral director service to the bereaved since 1897.

Latest Verified Reviews

Linda Locke 19th Nov 2024

Couldn't fault a thing.Tim was wonderful from start to finish,made a difficult time easier to cope with.Nothing was too much trouble for him.Thankyou Tim.The driver of our limousine Jim waited for us after the service,while we had refreshments and brought us home after .Thankyou Jim.Am glad I chose Wakely's

Kate Minch 19th Nov 2024

AJ Wakely did a wonderful job for my mother’s funeral. It was not a straight forward job and they handled it with kindness, professionalism and efficiency. A really excellent service.

Roger Stevens 19th Nov 2024

Everything was dealt with perfectly

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

91 East Street
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3LB

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01308 800829

About Us

A.J.Wakely & Sons Bridport is a family-run funeral director in Bridport that has been providing an independent funeral director service to the bereaved since 1897.

After starting as wheelwrights and undertakers Arthur and Ernie Wakely opened their funeral directors in Broadwindsor. Jack Wakely followed in the footsteps of his uncles and in 1970 opened his first office in Bridport.

Today the Bridport office is managed by Simon Wakely (Jack's grandson), supported by Clive Wakely and their experienced and dedicated team; Tim Nickels and Chris Legg as funeral directors along with Angela and Amanda who manage the day-to-day running of the office.

AJ Wakely & Sons, Bridport, understand that the time following the loss of a loved one can be extremely difficult and confusing. It can also become overwhelming if you are the person responsible for arranging the funeral. Simon and his compassionate team will be there to guide and offer assistance at every step. The experienced staff will sensitively talk you through the necessary steps that need to be taken whilst also beginning to plan a fitting tribute for your friend or family member. If you desire, AJ Wakely can also assist with arranging the finer details including transport, floristry, coffins and ashes caskets, as well as memorials.

A.J.Wakely & Sons are proud members of: National Association of Funeral Directors & The National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors. Call them today to begin planning the perfect funeral for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Linda Locke 19th Nov 2024

    Couldn't fault a thing.Tim was wonderful from start to finish,made a difficult time easier to cope with.Nothing was too much trouble for him.Thankyou Tim.The driver of our limousine Jim waited for us after the service,while we had refreshments and
    brought us home after .Thankyou Jim.Am glad I chose Wakely's

  • 5 Kate Minch 19th Nov 2024

    AJ Wakely did a wonderful job for my mother’s funeral. It was not a straight forward job and they handled it with kindness, professionalism and efficiency. A really excellent service.

  • 5 Roger Stevens 19th Nov 2024

    Everything was dealt with perfectly

  • 5 Tony England 19th Nov 2024

    Professional and kind, A J Wakely gently guided us through a difficult time. We would recommend them.

  • 5 Andrew Wragg 19th Nov 2024

    Our whole family are so grateful for  the friendly, efficient and dignified service provided for our mother’s funeral. From first contact to last they made everything as easy as it could be for us. Particular thanks to Greg Scott, our principal contact,  whose service throughout was exemplary. 

  • 5 Mark Teideman 18th Nov 2024

    Thank you Simon and the team for an amazing service 

  • 5 Maxwell Angela 14th Nov 2024

    A very personal and professional service. I felt I had support all of the way.

  • 4 Kevin Allen 5th Nov 2024

    Well as funeral’s go wakely’s did a good job, very professional.

  • 5 Campbell Hughes 5th Nov 2024

    My Wifes funeral arrangements were quite complicated for various reasons, and the organisation of the entire operation was absolutely first class in every respect. I cannot imagine any other organisation doing it better under any circumstances.
    Mr Wakely and his team were wonderful from start to finish, and although the whole thing is not totally finished due to some slight changes in my wifes interment, I expect the final stages to be as well handled at all that has gone before.

  • 5 Rebecca Donohoe 24th Oct 2024

    Greg was really helpful and patient.

  • 5 Melissa Vickery 15th Oct 2024

    So professional and done with dignity 

  • 5 Simon Horner 14th Oct 2024

    Very thoughtful, sensitive and efficient.

  • 5 Julian Wragg 6th Oct 2024

    Outstanding service from start to finish.

  • 5 Janet Whhite 2nd Oct 2024

    Very professional and helpful

  • 5 John Snow 28th Sep 2024

    Rather expensive, but I guess you get whar you pay for and Chris was excellent

  • 5 Monica Frost 24th Sep 2024

    Could not have been more helpful

  • 5 Alex Mason-Hosie 24th Sep 2024

    Exactly what we wanted and every care and consideration was taken. Thank you 

  • 5 Steph Garner 28th Aug 2024

    Simon Wakely and his lovely team provided an outstanding service for me and my family. So very caring and kind.

  • 5 Allen Mills 28th Aug 2024

    Excellent service, totally kind and respectful. Under my circumstances I couldn’t have been more pleased. Thanks 

  • 5 Susan Simmons 14th Jun 2024

    Excellent, courteous service from Tim
    A very kind and helpful man at a dreadful time
    Everything went very smoothly
    Thank you

  • 5 Peter Scott 13th Jun 2024

    Absolutely wonderful, Simon extremely helpful, all staff very respectful. Amazing service.

  • 5 Simon Bowditch 13th Jun 2024

    A fantastic team who made the whole experience easier , a big thank you to Chris for all his expertise and support and for organising the whole service to what we wanted ..

  • 5 Janine Nicholas 13th Jun 2024

    Chris was very caring and nothing was too much trouble. He made a very stressful upsetting time just that bit easier

  • 5 Toby Williams 13th Jun 2024

    Excellent. Would highly recommend. 

  • 5 William Beresford 13th Jun 2024

    We couldn't have asked for a better send off. Everything was handled so sensitively and beautifully. Simon was really wonderful; so kind and thoughtful and got the tone for the funeral just right.

Address
91 East Street
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3LB

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Linda Locke 19th Nov 2024

Couldn't fault a thing.Tim was wonderful from start to finish,made a difficult time easier to cope with.Nothing was too much trouble for him.Thankyou Tim.The driver of our limousine Jim waited for us after the service,while we had refreshments and brought us home after .Thankyou Jim.Am glad I chose Wakely's

Kate Minch 19th Nov 2024

AJ Wakely did a wonderful job for my mother’s funeral. It was not a straight forward job and they handled it with kindness, professionalism and efficiency. A really excellent service.

Roger Stevens 19th Nov 2024

Everything was dealt with perfectly

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