A J Wakely & Sons, Bridport

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A family-run funeral director in Bridport that has been providing an independent funeral director service to the bereaved since 1897.

Latest Verified Reviews

Ray McLaren 1st Apr 2026

Tim was fantastic throughout the whole process, A J Wakely & sons provided an excellent, compassionate and supportive service at our time of need. No job was too small and they were always happy to provide answers to any question . I will recommend their services to anyone wanting a close and personal touch throughout the grieving process. Thank you for supporting our family by giving our loved one the service they deserved.

Victor Knight 31st Mar 2026

Thank you Chris for looking after Pauline and carrying out the service to her wishes.

Penny Gray 30th Mar 2026

The funeral was just what my mother would have wanted. It was joyous and a celebration of her life. Simon understood exactly what was required. Kind and patient,  Even having to liaise with family abroad. Nothing was to much trouble.

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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

91 East Street
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3LB

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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

About Us

A.J.Wakely & Sons Bridport is a family-run funeral director in Bridport 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. Jack Wakely followed in the footsteps of his uncles and in 1970 opened his first office in Bridport.

Today the Bridport office is managed by Simon Wakely (Jack's grandson), supported by Clive Wakely and their experienced and dedicated team; Tim Nickels and Chris Legg as funeral directors along with Angela and Amanda who manage the day-to-day running of the office.

AJ Wakely & Sons, Bridport, 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. Simon and his compassionate team will be there to guide and offer assistance at every step. The experienced staff will sensitively talk you through the necessary steps that need to be taken whilst also beginning to plan a fitting tribute for your friend or family member. If you desire, AJ Wakely can also assist with arranging the finer details including transport, floristry, coffins and ashes caskets, as well as memorials.

A.J.Wakely & Sons 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 Ray McLaren 1st Apr 2026

    Tim was fantastic throughout the whole process, A J Wakely & sons provided an excellent, compassionate and supportive service at our time of need. No job was too small and they were always happy to provide answers to any question . I will recommend their services to anyone wanting a close and personal touch throughout the grieving process. Thank you for supporting our family by giving our loved one the service they deserved.

  • 5 Victor Knight 31st Mar 2026

    Thank you Chris for looking after Pauline and carrying out the service to her wishes.

  • 5 Penny Gray 30th Mar 2026

    The funeral was just what my mother would have wanted.
    It was joyous and a celebration of her life.
    Simon understood exactly what was required. Kind and patient, 
    Even having to liaise with family abroad. Nothing was to much trouble.

  • 5 Robert Boileau 30th Mar 2026

    Gentle, attentive and meticulous in all arrangements, making a difficult time much easier. Nothing was to much trouble.

  • 5 Samuel Parkes 30th Mar 2026

    AJ Wakely gave us very good service for our father's funeral. They communicated everything very well and were always prompt to reply to any questions we had.

  • 5 Peter Hunt 30th Mar 2026

    No words can say how very professional they carried everything out
    Greg was so amazing dealt with me with great ease

  • 5 John Riddell 27th Feb 2026

    From the very first awful call made in the middle of the night the compassion and understanding shone through. Gently leading the family through one of the hardest events one ever faces. Helping to find the right celebrant to refining the order of service and finding the right florist, even scouring the right music from rough descriptions of do you know this tune by I think so and so.
    A & J Wakely & Sons went a long way towards mitigating the deep pain associated in such a terrible time.
    I and my daughters will be forever grateful.

  • 5 Victoria Hume 26th Feb 2026

    Wakelys were unfailingly kind and helpful from the first phone call we had at 1 in the morning to the end of the service. I'd highly recommend them.

  • 5 Philip Hedges 26th Feb 2026

    I can only say wakelys handled my wife’s funeral arrangements with great care and kindness they were excellent

  • 5 Tony Grace 25th Feb 2026

    Very helpful from start to finish. Very professional.

  • 5 John Sureda 25th Feb 2026

    Very friendly and helpful. They showed first class guidance throughout the funeral process. I would definitely recommend AJ Wakeley&Sons.

  • 5 Diana Stothard 6th Feb 2026

    A wonderful caring company every detail was taken into consideration at a very sad time.  Thank you so much.

  • 5 Sarah Warman 5th Feb 2026

    Simon was amazing throughout the whole process of arranging my mums cremation.  Guiding us with each step.  Thank you so very much

  • 5 Jacqui Elston 5th Feb 2026

    Chris was so helpful, kind and supportive. He answered all my questions, made recommendations and dealt with everything for us. From the start he was respectful and polite. He, along with his team, made sure the day went smoothly, and I will always be grateful for that. Thank you so much. 

  • 4 David Meachen 5th Feb 2026

    Very helpful through the process, and kept me informed.

  • 5 Nigel Green 5th Feb 2026

    Very professional service and done with great respect 

  • 5 Florence Hurrell 11th Jan 2026

    Through their support,advice,care and professionalism everyone is making a very difficult and emotional time easier to bear .Thank you

  • 5 David Rouse 7th Jan 2026

    The level of attention given to us as a family was outstanding making the whole experience was stress free and making a very sad tolerable.
    Please also refer to email dated 08 Dec 2025 to Chris Legge from myself which provides our thanks to A J Wakely and the whole team. 

  • 5 Carol Lee 6th Jan 2026

    Greg organised the funeral for Brian and we cannot fault his professionalism and his empathy.

  • 5 Della Norris 6th Jan 2026

    The whole process of our mum’s care following her death was overseen in a compassionate and professional manner and everything ran to plan at her small family funeral. We dealt directly with Chris and despite it being a sad time, we didn’t have to worry about anything. We felt it was a very fitting tribute. Thank you.

  • 5 Sybil Davis 6th Jan 2026

    Very caring at such a difficult time

  • 5 Stephen Kilcoyne 6th Jan 2026

    Professional and caring through the whole process, above and beyond expectations!

  • 5 Teresa Grinter 6th Jan 2026

    They were absolutely amazing right from the start, arranging everything in accordance with Mum’s wishes and all carried out in an extremely respectful and professional manner.

  • 5 Shara Beddows 21st Dec 2025

    Excellent,

  • 5 Julia Tu 4th Dec 2025

    A J Wakely provided us with guidance and advice in the early stages (e.g. registration) following our mother's death and always treated us with kindness and respect at a difficult time. The funeral arrangements for our mother proceeded without any glitches.  

Address
91 East Street
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3LB

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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

Ray McLaren 1st Apr 2026

Tim was fantastic throughout the whole process, A J Wakely & sons provided an excellent, compassionate and supportive service at our time of need. No job was too small and they were always happy to provide answers to any question . I will recommend their services to anyone wanting a close and personal touch throughout the grieving process. Thank you for supporting our family by giving our loved one the service they deserved.

Victor Knight 31st Mar 2026

Thank you Chris for looking after Pauline and carrying out the service to her wishes.

Penny Gray 30th Mar 2026

The funeral was just what my mother would have wanted. It was joyous and a celebration of her life. Simon understood exactly what was required. Kind and patient,  Even having to liaise with family abroad. Nothing was to much trouble.

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