A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Yeovil

180 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

Paul Edwards 28th Nov 2022

At such a difficult time, it was a such a relief to meet with Frank to take us through the arrangements for my late father’s funeral. The team made everything so easy to deal with them and provided support as requested. 

Julie Brigden 28th Nov 2022

With special thanks to Frank and team from your Yeovil office for your attentive , compassionate , professional and streamlined service . You looked after us all so well  Brigden family 

Jane Robinson 28th Nov 2022

A personal and respectful service in every way.  Thank you so much to all the staff for making a difficult time easier.

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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 Paul Edwards 28th Nov 2022

    At such a difficult time, it was a such a relief to meet with Frank to take us through the arrangements for my late father’s funeral.
    The team made everything so easy to deal with them and provided support as requested. 

  • 5 Julie Brigden 28th Nov 2022

    With special thanks to Frank and team from your Yeovil office for your attentive , compassionate , professional and streamlined service .
    You looked after us all so well 

    Brigden family 

  • 5 Jane Robinson 28th Nov 2022

    A personal and respectful service in every way.  Thank you so much to all the staff for making a difficult time easier.

  • 5 Colin Gisborne 28th Nov 2022

    I felt that Matt and his team were excellent calm caring in every aspect,thank you 

  • 5 Rachael Fielding 6th Nov 2022

    Couldnt have done without you

  • 5 Kay Barker 22nd Oct 2022

    We cannot thank Matt and the team enough for their attention to detail, support and guidance throughout the difficult time our family faced. They were compassionate and thorough and we'd recommend them to anybody wanting a personal and professional service. Thanks all again.

  • 5 Peter Messservy 21st Oct 2022

    Frank Stubbins handled the whole process with complete professionalism and sympathy. His supporting team in the Yeovil Office were just as efficient and were able to organise some last-minute changes with the minimum of fuss. The family were absolutely delighted with how the funeral preparations and the day itself went, and credit for this rests squarely with Wakely's. Many thanks!

  • 5 Simon Edmonds 28th Sep 2022

    Terrible circumstances; excellent service. Thank you.

  • 5 Josephine Rudd 27th Sep 2022

    As relatives, we felt welcome, respected and understood. Everything went to plan on the day thanks to the great organisational skills of the in house team and the professional skills of those 'out sourced', including the civil celebrant they recommended and the florist who supplied the floral tribute.

  • 5 Ross Davies 27th Sep 2022

    A fantastic and personal service from start to finish by Matt and the team. 

  • 5 Karen Cooper 27th Sep 2022

    The whole process from Wakelys Funeral was efficient professional supportive helpful and friendly. Frank and his team kept us informed and guided us through what was a emotional time for our family. It felt like everything was carried out with care so that when we said goodbye to my Dad it was perfect .

  • 5 Sally Buckle 27th Sep 2022

    Wakelys made everything very easy and straightforward at a difficult time, giving help and advice when required and making sure everything was as you wished.  

  • 5 Sue Boyson 27th Sep 2022

    Nothing was too much trouble for Matt who dealt with everything for my Dad. I will never forget what he said to me when I told him of my Dads passing. He said don't worry, we will be with you shortly and we will look after Dad.

  • 5 Jill Wall 27th Sep 2022

    Very caring and efficient can't fault them, highly recommend

  • 5 Jane Strelling 30th Aug 2022

    Excellent throughout 

  • 5 Julia Baker 20th Aug 2022

    Very compassionate and caring, considered every need, a truly professional service.

  • 5 Sue Blake 19th Aug 2022

    I can’t recommend the service we received from AJ Wakely & Sons highly enough. We were treated with compassion and respect, along with a little humour, which helped the whole process enormously. Matt and his team ensured everything ran smoothly on the day and checked in regularly with Mum to keep her informed. Every little detail was taken care of in a highly professional manner before, during and after the funeral. 

  • 5 Emma Harding 19th Aug 2022

    Very happy with the service Wakleys offered us they have been very helpful especially Frank , by keeping us informed on the decisions to make and comforting us and being very understanding at this difficult time . Would highly recommend them .

  • 5 Robin Searle 19th Aug 2022

    The service and arrangements went exactly as advised. Totally professional

  • 5 Janis Smith 19th Aug 2022

    A friendly, informative and caring service. I would definitely recommend them

  • 5 Darren Bees 19th Aug 2022

    Amazing service, couldn’t fault them.

  • 5 Wendy Bell 1st Aug 2022

    From the start to the finish, so compassionate and professional , cannot thank them enough, would really recommend them to anyone going through that sad time

  • 5 Bryan Butterfield 15th Jul 2022

    Superlative service, caring for my beloved Anastasia as if she were family, nothing was too much trouble - even during a Public Holiday I could see her. Matthew was everything one might hope for in a funeral director and Anita & Laura in the office were kindness itself.

  • 5 Eve Pratt 14th Jul 2022

    Matt and his Team looked after my Dad’s funeral in 2014.  The service provided was so professional, respectful and thorough that we had no hesitation engaging him again for my Mother’s funeral.  We were not disappointed as the same excellent service was provided.  Matt is so kind, caring and considerate in such sad circumstances and he takes great care to ensure that everyone knows what to expect.  

  • 5 Joanna Fuller 14th Jul 2022

    I highly recommend Wakely Funeral Director’s they really were so professional but showed genuine compassion and care and listened to me as I did phone & change a couple of things nothing fazed them ,the Funeral went off very well indeed and I know this was due to Wakelys .

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

Paul Edwards 28th Nov 2022

At such a difficult time, it was a such a relief to meet with Frank to take us through the arrangements for my late father’s funeral. The team made everything so easy to deal with them and provided support as requested. 

Julie Brigden 28th Nov 2022

With special thanks to Frank and team from your Yeovil office for your attentive , compassionate , professional and streamlined service . You looked after us all so well  Brigden family 

Jane Robinson 28th Nov 2022

A personal and respectful service in every way.  Thank you so much to all the staff for making a difficult time easier.

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