A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Wincanton

30 reviews

A family-run funeral director in Wincanton that has been providing an independent funeral director service to the bereaved since 2009.

Latest Verified Reviews

Caroline Michel 13th Oct 2024

Richard Wakely made the whole process of dealing with my mothers' funeral very smooth. Questions were asked sensitively and in an unhurried manner. The funeral itself was exactly what had been planned and it was a lovely send off for my mother. Thank you to Richard and the whole team for making everything so easy and hassle-free.

Jeanette Vincent 7th Oct 2024

Professional service carried out my mums wishes couldn’t have asked for better would highly recommend.

Debbie Murray 2nd Jul 2024

Very considerate. Kept me fully informed and everything was prompt and sensitive on the day

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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

The Old Police Station
Carrington Way
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9JS

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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: 01963 408777

About Us

A.J.Wakely & Sons Wincanton is a family-run funeral director in Wincanton that has been providing an independent funeral director service to the bereaved since 2009.

A.J.Wakely & Sons date back to 1897, and they opened a funeral home in Wincanton in 2009. The office is managed by fifth generation family member, Richard Wakely, alongside Claire, the office manager.

Richard Wakely, the funeral director for Wincanton, has a Diploma in Funeral Arranging and Administration (DipFAA). He joined the family business in 2014 after years of charity work in the Philippines and is extremely proud to be following in the footsteps of his father Clive Wakely,the Director of A.J.Wakely & Sons.

A.J.Wakely & Sons Wincanton 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 Caroline Michel 13th Oct 2024

    Richard Wakely made the whole process of dealing with my mothers' funeral very smooth. Questions were asked sensitively and in an unhurried manner. The funeral itself was exactly what had been planned and it was a lovely send off for my mother. Thank you to Richard and the whole team for making everything so easy and hassle-free.

  • 5 Jeanette Vincent 7th Oct 2024

    Professional service carried out my mums wishes couldn’t have asked for better would highly recommend.

  • 4 Debbie Murray 2nd Jul 2024

    Very considerate. Kept me fully informed and everything was prompt and sensitive on the day

  • 5 Amy Hitchings 2nd Jul 2024

    I would never have used anyone but A J Wakely and Sons ltd. They really are outstanding. 

  • 5 Amanda Eyre 12th Jun 2024

    A.J.Wakeley and sons Ltd were lovely. So helpful guiding us through the process and planning for our requirements. Always sympathetic whilst being supportive and understanding. They ensured everything ran smoothly on the day. The celebrant they recommended, Kimberley Arnold, was very good both on the day and guiding us through the planning process, even composing a closing poem for my brother.

  • 5 Sarah Adams 10th Jun 2024

    They were very helpful with sorting out the arrangements. They wanted it to be the best it can be considering the situation which take the stress away from you. Thank you for your support through this difficult time.

  • 5 Julie Hoskins 22nd May 2024

    A would highly recommend A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Wincanton. Richard came out to talk to my mother and I about the funeral and Claire in the office was always very helpful. We were very pleased with the service they provided for my dads funeral. Very professional, but also helpful and friendly.

  • 5 Jay Taylor 8th Apr 2024

    Richard and the team at AJ Wakely were fantastic from start to finish, making a very hard time much easier and manageable.  
    Utterly professional, kind and caring.  Highly recommend. 

  • 5 Hayley Brewer 15th Feb 2024

    Nothing was too much trouble, they made everything a lot easier during a difficult time.

  • 5 Dan Lewis 14th Feb 2024

    Richard was absolutely brilliant throughout the whole process. We don't live locally, and the funeral required our Uncle to be moved from his Care Home in Somerset to his resting place in Birmingham. Richard and the team dealt with the situation brilliantly, offering calm and helpful support throughout. They made a difficult situation as simple as possible. I would wholeheartedly recommend them.

  • 5 Colin Flower 6th Sep 2023

    I wish to thank Claire at the Wincanton Office for all her expertise, friendly advice and technical support. And very many thanks to Richard Wakely for his calm and easy manner and for 'going the extra mile.'  I am also grateful for his recommending Tracey Reeves who conducted the Humanist farewell with sensitivity.  Thank you and kind regards from all the family.

  • 5 Peter Prescott 5th Sep 2023

    They take the pressure of you. First class advice. Will go the extra mile.

  • 4 Gwenda Venters (Mrs) 4th Jul 2023

    Very respectful and organised. 

  • 5 Margaret Watts 20th Oct 2022

    Both Richard and Claire were so kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Sandie Cussen 20th Oct 2022

    excellent service, everything was catered for, friendly and caring. what more can you say.

  • 5 Peter Depla 5th Oct 2022

    Very professional with the right amount of concern & understanding. Gave good and helpful advice. We would thoroughly recommend!!

  • 5 Beverley Higgs 12th Sep 2022

    Very helpful. Excellent communication. 

  • 5 Dawn Tissington 9th Sep 2022

    They handled everything very well, thank you.

  • 5 Howard Ellard 21st Jun 2022

    I can’t recommend these guys enough, having had to use their services twice in 6 months. Thank you to the team….

  • 5 Jane Taylor 20th Jun 2022

    The funeral directors were very efficient and smartly dressed when taking the funeral.  Clare was most helpful with preparing the order of service.

  • 5 Helen Robinson 20th Jun 2022

    Fantastic service took all the pressure off cant thankyou enough thankyou so much

  • 5 Sarah Jones (Mrs) 28th Apr 2022

    Very efficient and empathetic 

  • 5 Christopher Harris 25th Apr 2022

    Very helpful company, did everything needed to make the funeral interment go smoothly.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Maureen Bliss 25th Apr 2022

    Richard Wakely excelled from the word go.  He made my husband’s funeral so memorable, I cannot praise him enough.  From the first visit, to finding a plot outside the district, arranging for the church service, he and the coffin bearers acted with such compassion, sympathy and warmth I cannot praise them enough.

  • 5 Francine GIBBS 2nd Mar 2022

    The funeral of my husband could not have gone more perfect. Thank you for being so professional. I would highly recommend.

Address
The Old Police Station
Carrington Way
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9JS

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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

Caroline Michel 13th Oct 2024

Richard Wakely made the whole process of dealing with my mothers' funeral very smooth. Questions were asked sensitively and in an unhurried manner. The funeral itself was exactly what had been planned and it was a lovely send off for my mother. Thank you to Richard and the whole team for making everything so easy and hassle-free.

Jeanette Vincent 7th Oct 2024

Professional service carried out my mums wishes couldn’t have asked for better would highly recommend.

Debbie Murray 2nd Jul 2024

Very considerate. Kept me fully informed and everything was prompt and sensitive on the day

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