A J Wakely & Sons, Bridport

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Amy Knight 29th Apr 2023

Professional, caring and compassionate.

Clive Greenslade 28th Apr 2023

Handled with care and sensitivity. Thank you.

Rupert Seebohm 28th Apr 2023

Wakely’s provided wonderful, professional treatment and enabled a great send off for my father. Highly recommended.

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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 Amy Knight 29th Apr 2023

    Professional, caring and compassionate.

  • 5 Clive Greenslade 28th Apr 2023

    Handled with care and sensitivity. Thank you.

  • 5 Rupert Seebohm 28th Apr 2023

    Wakely’s provided wonderful, professional treatment and enabled a great send off for my father. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Simon Brake 28th Apr 2023

    Complete professional service and guidance through all stages of what was a difficult family time.

  • 5 Robert Davey 5th Apr 2023

    AJ Wakely were most helpful and understanding throughout the process of organising my mother’s funeral. Their level of service and attentiveness was excellent at all times, and greatly eased the pressure on the family at this difficult time.

  • 5 Tim Linford 5th Apr 2023

    Everything was done smoothly, taking into account the wishes of the family and providing excellent support throughout at a difficult time.

  • 5 Melanie Murphy 5th Apr 2023

    Very professional 

  • 5 Ann Eveleigh 4th Apr 2023

    A.J. Wakely & Sons offered an informed, reassuring, calm, cohesive, and professional service from start to finish. Aligning both a church and crematorium service. Nothing was too much trouble and everything explained.

  • 5 Jonathan Halson 4th Apr 2023

    A great service, very kind and considerate, especially Greg who guided all the way through a difficult time.

  • 5 Robert Finnen 4th Apr 2023

    Simon Wakely was so helpful, patient and understanding when helping us organise the funeral in difficult circumstances. The funeral went very well and Simon was on hand to help us through it and make it all run smoothly. I couldn't recommend A J Wakely & Sons highly enough.

  • 5 Christopher Tozer 4th Apr 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish 

  • 5 Alex McHugh 22nd Mar 2023

    A sensitive and professional service

  • 4 Lesley Coombs 22nd Mar 2023

    Very compassionate professional service 

  • 5 Andrew Syms 22nd Mar 2023

    First class and very helpful service at a hard time.
    Many thanks.

  • 5 Mandy Beer 22nd Mar 2023

    Fantastic, caring and compassionate service from all involved. Everyone works with upmost respect and care to make an emotional process much easier. Would not recommend anyone else! Thank you all, you are the best.

  • 5 Stephanie Knight 22nd Mar 2023

    Wakelys were wonderful in their service for my grandparents. 
    Nothing was too much trouble everything was dealt with with such care and attention. 
    Tim and his colleagues were truly wonderful. 

  • 5 John Winder 22nd Mar 2023

    Very caring and compassionate. On hand to answer the many questions we had and offered great kindness and advice. 

  • 5 Jenny Harding 22nd Mar 2023

    Very happy with the services provided for my mother's funeral.

  • 5 Angela Charles 1st Mar 2023

    A J Wakely dealt with my family and I with great sensitivity at all times.

  • 5 Cornelius Van Vessem 28th Feb 2023

    Proessional & organised.

  • 5 Penny Davenport 28th Feb 2023

    So lovely, sympathetic and knowledgeable. Made an upsetting experience go so smoothly couldn't fault anyone. Highly recommend

  • 5 Sarah Barnes 28th Feb 2023

    Excellent service 

  • 5 John Bradshaw 28th Feb 2023

    My family and I received caring, considerate service from everyone at Wakely's. Greg was our main point of contact and he was wonderfully supportive at a tender time and was an excellent communicator at all stages.
    So many thanks Greg and all the Wakely Team.
    Regards
    John Bradshaw

  • 5 Jane Stubbs 28th Feb 2023

    i could not have received kinder or more efficient service.

  • 5 Melody Newman 28th Feb 2023

    As a family we cannot fault the service we were given. Everything was exactly as we had requested. Thank you Simon and thanks to your excellent team

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

Amy Knight 29th Apr 2023

Professional, caring and compassionate.

Clive Greenslade 28th Apr 2023

Handled with care and sensitivity. Thank you.

Rupert Seebohm 28th Apr 2023

Wakely’s provided wonderful, professional treatment and enabled a great send off for my father. Highly recommended.

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