A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Crewkerne

12 reviews

Independent Family Funeral Directors in Crewkerne Somerset providing families with a dignified and caring funeral service for over 100 years.

Latest Verified Reviews

Leane Gingell 16th Oct 2024

They were very professional and kind

Raymond Vickery 11th Jul 2024

Great help and relief when I was under pressure thank you Sandra and to the team.

Alice Howell 3rd Apr 2024

Excellent service. Clive and Sandra guided us through the process, put us in touch with a lovely celebrant to conduct the funeral and collectively we created the perfect send off. Wakely’s were very professional and considerate. We couldn’t have asked for more. 

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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

2 Abbey Street
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7LF

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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: 01460 202698

About Us

A.J.Wakely & Sons is an independent family funeral director, in Crewkerne and its surrounding areas in Somerset.

Established for over 100 years, across four generations, A.J Wakely & Sons have developed a reputation for providing a dignified and caring service for Crewkerne’s bereaved families whilst helping local community groups, charities, and churches.

The office is overseen by director Clive Wakely who has worked within the family business for more than 40 years and supported by his friendly team; Sandra and Frank.

With over 40 years of funeral directing experience and local knowledge, Clive Wakely and his caring staff are here to help guide you through the whole process of making funeral arrangements. They will provide you with all the advice necessary to create a lasting and personal tribute to your loved one, through what can be an overwhelming time.

A.J.Wakely & Sons are proud members of the Industries Professional bodies and adhere to the high standards set by the NAFD ( National Association of Funeral Directors) and SAIF (The National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors).

The staff are on hand 24 hours, 365 days a year to support you. Please call to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Leane Gingell 16th Oct 2024

    They were very professional and kind

  • 5 Raymond Vickery 11th Jul 2024

    Great help and relief when I was under pressure thank you Sandra and to the team.

  • 5 Alice Howell 3rd Apr 2024

    Excellent service. Clive and Sandra guided us through the process, put us in touch with a lovely celebrant to conduct the funeral and collectively we created the perfect send off. Wakely’s were very professional and considerate. We couldn’t have asked for more. 

  • 5 Jill Webb 4th Mar 2023

    Professional, personal and compassionate.  What you want for your loved one is what you will get, sensitively supported at all times by the team with their years of experience and knowledge. Highly recommend. 

  • 5 Nigel Broom 1st Mar 2023

    From the first instance,to the funeral, everything went really smoothly and nothing was too much trouble.A very personal touch.A big thank you to Clive and his team

  • 5 Linda Forward 1st Mar 2023

    Despite being a sad time. Clive and all concerned with Timothys funeral did an excellant job. Thank you all. Linda,Jane,Scott and Rowan.

  • 5 Paul Mitchell 1st Mar 2023

    Brilliant service from you all making our hard day easier to cope with we very much appreciated 

  • 5 Eilan Moses 23rd Dec 2022

    A J Wakely & sons were compassionate and kind through the whole process of arranging my husbands funeral. Clive Wakely ensured that on the day I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Everything was managed in a quiet respectful manner. Sandra the front of office person was kind,  helpful and reassuring and I was able to contact her at any time with questions. 

  • 5 Terry Raison 9th Sep 2022

    They are very professional, treated me and my family with dignity and respect, at a very difficult time. Really helpful, and went out of their way to give my mother the send off she wanted.

  • 5 Tanya Pyburn 1st Aug 2022

    The service we received from Clive and Sandra was outstanding! We could not fault any of the organisation - my Dad would’ve been extremely proud. We cannot thank you both enough! Xx

  • 5 James Kensington 1st Aug 2022

    Excellent service and very professional. 

  • 5 Kate Siebert 3rd Mar 2022

    Thank you all at Wakelys for being so helpful, kind, thoughtful and calming. Nothing was too much trouble for my mother's cremation and Thanksgiving service.

Address
2 Abbey Street
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7LF

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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

Leane Gingell 16th Oct 2024

They were very professional and kind

Raymond Vickery 11th Jul 2024

Great help and relief when I was under pressure thank you Sandra and to the team.

Alice Howell 3rd Apr 2024

Excellent service. Clive and Sandra guided us through the process, put us in touch with a lovely celebrant to conduct the funeral and collectively we created the perfect send off. Wakely’s were very professional and considerate. We couldn’t have asked for more. 

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