A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Yeovil

191 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

Linda Plowman 2nd Feb 2022

My family & I have used Wakelys several times over the years. They never fail to be extremely kind & caring. Every occasion has been met with empathy, their duties performed with respect & efficiency. They ease distress at a difficult time & make the funeral for a loved one feel very personal.

Ann Rawlyk 2nd Feb 2022

Thank you for excellent service all your staff are very supportive

Ed Payne 2nd Feb 2022

Mothers Funeral.  Everything thing was dealt with and managed in a calm professional manor.  Very very respectful to our Mother and the family. Nothing was too much trouble. Lots of advice and guidance given. And, although price should not be an issue in these matters.  A very reasonable price. 

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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 Linda Plowman 2nd Feb 2022

    My family & I have used Wakelys several times over the years. They never fail to be extremely kind & caring. Every occasion has been met with empathy, their duties performed with respect & efficiency. They ease distress at a difficult time & make the funeral for a loved one feel very personal.

  • 5 Ann Rawlyk 2nd Feb 2022

    Thank you for excellent service all your staff are very supportive

  • 5 Ed Payne 2nd Feb 2022

    Mothers Funeral.  Everything thing was dealt with and managed in a calm professional manor.  Very very respectful to our Mother and the family.
    Nothing was too much trouble.
    Lots of advice and guidance given. And, although price should not be an issue in these matters.  A very reasonable price. 

  • 5 Annette Cox 5th Jan 2022

    Everyone at Wakely’s are so kind and professional. Everything for my mother’s funeral was carried out perfectly. 

  • 5 katherine Cole 30th Dec 2021

    Professional, compassionate, understanding and kind. 
    I cannot fault them. A credit to their profession. Thank you to you all, but especially to Matt, a superb Funeral Director. 

  • 5 Jane Huntington 30th Dec 2021

    Excellent service in every aspect. Thank you once again as we say goodbye to our mother.

  • 5 Jackie Henderson 30th Dec 2021

    Professional,  compassionate and efficient. Clive and his team understood the family’s needs for the service and went above and beyond to ensure the service was a credit to Mum.

  • 5 Alistair Brown 23rd Dec 2021

    Matthew could not have been more helpful. He took all the pressure off what could have been a very stressful day. He showed my wife the utmost respect and I thank him and his colleagues for the beautiful and smooth running ceremony.

  • 5 Paul Abbiss 23rd Dec 2021

    I cannot recommend Wakley's enough, at such a sad stressful time, all the staff, and especially Matt could not do enough to help, with compassion and patience, making mums final journey and send off, one we were proud of. Thank you to all that were involved

  • 5 Rosalind George 23rd Dec 2021

    At such a sad time , it is very reassuring to have such care and consideration that Wakelys’s  give . Matthew and his staff were brilliant , nothing was to much trouble . 
    I would recommend them to anyone . 

  • 5 Julie Sandhurst 30th Nov 2021

    Mum's funeral service was handled with compassion and the personal touch which was so appreciated by all the family. It was just as she would have wanted it to have been, a celebration of her life. Thank you all.

  • 5 Debbie Frost 8th Nov 2021

    Excellent service. Matthew was so helpful

  • 5 Sandra Pope 16th Oct 2021

    Very helpful and caring service at a time when it is most needed.  I felt totally assured that the funeral I wanted and planned for my mum would be taken care of.  And it was.  I would highly recommend A J Wakely.

  • 5 Stella Payne 5th Oct 2021

    Any passing is very sad but when it's your dad/husband devastating but you were absolutely amazing the best thing for us there was no pressure everything we asked for was catered for and the service itself was just beautiful. N

  • 5 Vicky Freeman 4th Oct 2021

    A very kind, caring and professional service throughout the whole process. Matt was exceptional, nothing was too much trouble as he guided through the arrangements.

  • 5 Helen Housley 23rd Sep 2021

    Personable, caring, efficient and empathetic. 

  • 5 Becky Voizey 23rd Sep 2021

    A kind, caring, professional service at the most difficult time. Many thanks to Clive and his team.

  • 5 Lorraine Colledge 20th Aug 2021

    From the initial meeting with the family, through all the communications and advice, and then to the funeral  itself, Wakely’s were invaluable.It was so helpful to receive such a responsive, warm, and professional service at such a difficult time. Thanks to everyone, especially Matt.

  • 5 Fiona McCrae 16th Aug 2021

    Professional, informative and calm.

  • 5 Zoe King 10th Aug 2021

    We couldn’t thank Wakelys enough.  Very professional company with caring compassionate staff.  Matt was excellent and came to the house to plan the funeral and arranged a motorbike hurst.  Matt assisted with decisions and the funeral ran smoothly.  All staff on the day were smart, respectful and professional.  
    Staff in the funeral directors were also excellent and always made mum feel welcomed when she went in to see Dad.  
    The price was also very responsible. 

  • 5 Rosie Till 26th Jul 2021

    Very helpful and kind to us all at this sad time

  • 5 Katherine Thomas 21st Jul 2021

    We have been so well looked after  by Matt and all at the firm
    They have treated us with kindness,consideration and patience,through this very difficult time Thank you.

  • 5 Caroline Sharp 7th Jul 2021

    Cannot thank Clive and his staff enough for the proffesional and caring attitude in dealing with all the proceedings of my parents double funeral. Making the un bearable more bearable especially on the day of the funeral.

  • 5 Robin Green 7th Jul 2021

    Matthew was a prime example of sensitivity and utter professionalism. When he visited us initially he went through the choices of service, coffin and flowers. He also gave us an excellent idea of how the whole process of the funeral would go, covering every possible movement before, during and after the service. It was as though we had had a rehearsal. He was very reassuring on the day which had a calming effect on what was an emotional day for us. 
    Thank you Matthew. 

  • 5 Elizabeth Brown 30th Jun 2021

    At a time of great sadness the whole team at A J Wakely and Sons helped us through the arrangement and service process with dignity and compassion. 
    Thank you so much!

Address
33 Sparrow Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4BT

Open map

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

Linda Plowman 2nd Feb 2022

My family & I have used Wakelys several times over the years. They never fail to be extremely kind & caring. Every occasion has been met with empathy, their duties performed with respect & efficiency. They ease distress at a difficult time & make the funeral for a loved one feel very personal.

Ann Rawlyk 2nd Feb 2022

Thank you for excellent service all your staff are very supportive

Ed Payne 2nd Feb 2022

Mothers Funeral.  Everything thing was dealt with and managed in a calm professional manor.  Very very respectful to our Mother and the family. Nothing was too much trouble. Lots of advice and guidance given. And, although price should not be an issue in these matters.  A very reasonable price. 

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