A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Ilminster
A family-run funeral director in Ilminster that has been providing an independent funeral director service to the bereaved since 1989.
Latest Verified Reviews
Val Thompson 24th Sep 2024
A professional and experienced team offering support and advice just when it is needed. Leah and Kate listened and met my requests without issue in a very friendly and appropriate way. Thank you
Jeff Speke 3rd Sep 2024
Wakelys Ilminster provided a first class service at a difficult time
Sue Dyer 2nd Sep 2024
Used them 3 times now and I can't thank them enough for there professional manner, understanding. I can highly recommend Ilminster branch. Kate and leah are amazing, nothing is too much trouble.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
A.J.Wakely & Sons Ilminster is a family-run funeral director in Ilminster 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. The Ilminster office has been serving the local community and surrounding area since 1989. The office is run on a daily basis by an experienced funeral director, Leah Wakely, along with the support of Kate and Chris.
AJ Wakeley & Sons Ilminster, 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. Leah and her staff will be there to guide you, and offer assistance at every step. The sensitive and compassionate team will talk you through every step that needs to be taken whilst planning a loving tribute for your friend or family member. AJ Wakely can also assist with arranging details including funeral transport, floristry, coffins and ashes caskets, as well as a wide range of memorials.
A.J.Wakely & Sons Ilminster 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
Latest Verified Reviews
Val Thompson 24th Sep 2024
A professional and experienced team offering support and advice just when it is needed. Leah and Kate listened and met my requests without issue in a very friendly and appropriate way. Thank you
Jeff Speke 3rd Sep 2024
Wakelys Ilminster provided a first class service at a difficult time
Sue Dyer 2nd Sep 2024
Used them 3 times now and I can't thank them enough for there professional manner, understanding. I can highly recommend Ilminster branch. Kate and leah are amazing, nothing is too much trouble.
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