A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Yeovil

229 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Jason Garner 1st Apr 2025

Matt and the team at AJ Wakely have cared for both my Father and Mother now and they were exemplary in every area. Caring, empathetic and 'human', I would recommend their services ...  to anyone in need. more

Michelle Harries 1st Apr 2025

From start to finish Wakelys were helpful, compassionate and kind.  Every question answered with thought and care.  Could not recommend them enough.

Gregory Jackson 31st Mar 2025

The whole experience was made much better with the way Ross explained every little detail to us as a family. Ross and the rest of the staff were at all times respectful and sympath ... etic.  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

33 Sparrow Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4BT

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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: 01935 313407

About Us

A.J.Wakely & Sons is an independent family funeral directors, in Yeovil 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 Yeovil'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, managed by Matthew Paterson and supported by his friendly team; Frank, Anita and Gill.

With over 100 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 Jason Garner 1st Apr 2025

    Matt and the team at AJ Wakely have cared for both my Father and Mother now and they were exemplary in every area. Caring, empathetic and 'human', I would recommend their services to anyone in need.

  • 5 Michelle Harries 1st Apr 2025

    From start to finish Wakelys were helpful, compassionate and kind.  Every question answered with thought and care.  Could not recommend them enough.

  • 5 Gregory Jackson 31st Mar 2025

    The whole experience was made much better with the way Ross explained every little detail to us as a family. Ross and the rest of the staff were at all times respectful and sympathetic.

  • 5 Ian Johnston 31st Mar 2025

    excellent service, very helpful and professional.

  • 5 Alison Mariner 31st Mar 2025

    A superb professional and empathetic service - nothing was too much trouble for them and the whole process was seamless.

  • 5 Elizabeth Hargreaves 31st Mar 2025

    Clive and his band of men did an outstanding performance, they were caring, and most helpful all along the way. I would recommend them 100%

  • 5 Trevor Hosie 31st Mar 2025

    Absolutely superb people who conducted my late wife’s 
    funeral with respect, kindness and decorum.
    Thank you so much
             Trevor Hosir

  • 4 Kelly Scott 31st Mar 2025

    From the beginning they have been compassionate, made us at ease with such a difficult process. Frank and the lovely ladies in reception was always very friendly and caring. Nothing was at all any trouble. The celebrant they put me in contact with was lovely and the funeral went perfectly. Couldn't rate them enough.

  • 5 Kitty Thomas 14th Mar 2025

    Professional throughout, comforting and covered every aspect with ease. Excellent service provided, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend during such a difficult period. 

  • 5 Paul Jeffery 7th Mar 2025

    Frank made everything simple and organised. Their recommended celebrant was also very good.

  • 5 Shaun Stent 7th Mar 2025

    Compassionate, supporting and Helpful advice given where appropriate. very trustworthy company. the staff are patient and understand if some initial decisions are changed. Excellent .

  • 5 Myrtle Hann 7th Mar 2025

    We cannot thank Frank and the staff at Wakely enough for the wonderful service they gave us when my husband passed away. My husband's wishes were carried out with so much care and attention and the service was carried out with dignity and respect. Thank you to Wakely's for taking all the pressure and worry out of organising a funeral for us making a very emotional and difficult time much easier to cope with both to organise and thereafter.

  • 5 Sue Gale 7th Mar 2025

    They are very professional and compassionate funeral directors. Matt delivered the reflections funeral as if he had always known my father. It was beautiful.

  • 5 Sharon Hallett 7th Mar 2025

    Exceptional care and compassion was shown during such a difficult time your professionalism from the first meeting until the last was also exceptional the support and guidance given to the family bought great comfort

  • 5 Darren Walker 6th Mar 2025

    Brilliant service from start to finish can fault their great customer service

  • 5 Stephen Merrigan 6th Mar 2025

    Listened carefully and sensitively to our choices and were more than happy to work with us arranging an unconventional funeral (music, flowers and order of service).

    They introduced us to Sue Huggins (funeral celebrant) who was excellent.

    Overall, highly recommended!

  • 5 Ann Summers 6th Mar 2025

    Friendly and caring people. Everyone was helpful and understanding.

  • 5 Christine Buckland 6th Mar 2025

    Nothing was too much trouble. Very patient and understanding 

  • 5 Dale Newson 6th Mar 2025

    Absolutely faultless from the beginning to the end.
    Understanding, helpful and added value in every area.

  • 5 Sandra Jeanette White 17th Feb 2025

    A compassionate, caring and professional team.
    We felt very well supported and guided throughout this very difficult time.

  • 5 Tracey Ann Bower 6th Feb 2025

    We are incredibly grateful to Matthew and Laura at Wakely & Sons who provided a genuinely caring and personal service at such a difficult time.  

  • 5 Jonathan Haimes 4th Feb 2025

    This is the first time I've been involved in arranging a funeral and Matt and the team at Wakely took all the stress out of it, from the first meeting to the final moments of the service. They are highly recommended.

  • 5 Georgina Ascott 3rd Feb 2025

    Very helpful, kind and compassionate. Helped me arrange everything for the day!

  • 5 Carl Vickers 2nd Feb 2025

    A beautiful celebration of John's life. Carefully and thoughtfully organised and delivered by the team headed by Frank. Every detail was perfect. Many, many thanks to you all.

  • 5 Kevin Guy 1st Feb 2025

    Professional and helpful. Funeral explained leaving nothing to chance. Thank you

Address
33 Sparrow Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4BT

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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

Jason Garner 1st Apr 2025

Matt and the team at AJ Wakely have cared for both my Father and Mother now and they were exemplary in every area. Caring, empathetic and 'human', I would recommend their services ...  to anyone in need. more

Michelle Harries 1st Apr 2025

From start to finish Wakelys were helpful, compassionate and kind.  Every question answered with thought and care.  Could not recommend them enough.

Gregory Jackson 31st Mar 2025

The whole experience was made much better with the way Ross explained every little detail to us as a family. Ross and the rest of the staff were at all times respectful and sympath ... etic.  more

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