A J Wakely & Sons, Bridport

185 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Stephen Legg 9th Nov 2023

Kind. Efficient. Attention to detail right from the first meeting. Impeccable. Smart. Caring.

Michael Dunn 9th Nov 2023

Very professional, kind and sympathetic. Everything was as we asked for.

Catharina Ward 29th Oct 2023

Very friendly and helpful

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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
Call: 01308 800829

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 Stephen Legg 9th Nov 2023

    Kind. Efficient. Attention to detail right from the first meeting. Impeccable.
    Smart. Caring.

  • 5 Michael Dunn 9th Nov 2023

    Very professional, kind and sympathetic. Everything was as we asked for.

  • 5 Catharina Ward 29th Oct 2023

    Very friendly and helpful

  • 5 Lorraine Edgell 26th Oct 2023

    At the worst time of my life , I found Wakely’s  who were kind , respectful and most of all understanding at every step of this painful journey.   A special thank you to Greg who helped make my husbands last journey special.

  • 5 Zandra Russell 25th Oct 2023

    The service we received from A J Wakely &Sons was first class. I was treated with respect for my feelings at what was a very difficult time. The arrangements made for the funeral were wonderful and completely adhered to my requests.

  • 5 Simon Bowler 25th Oct 2023

    A J Wakely & sons Bridport gave us support and knowledge, which made my dads send off a true reflection of the man and his past . I would highly recommend.
    Simon Bowler

  • 5 Mike Gale 25th Oct 2023

    Chris Legg provided us with an excellent service, being sensitive, considerate, helpful, patient, experienced, professional and readily available.
    The Office Staff always answered the telephone very promptly and provided helpful guidance and advice.
    The Hearse Driver and the Pallbearers all carried out their allotted functions with care and decorum.
    Altogether an Excellent Service. Thank you Wakelys.

  • 5 Mark Hymas 25th Oct 2023

    Professional and supportive, really helped us through a very difficult time

  • 5 Linda Robbins 25th Oct 2023

    We found everyone we dealt with to be very kind and helpful. Simon was exceptional and I shall always be grateful for the way he helped and guided us at such a stressful time with no fuss but just kindness and consideration. We will certainly recommend them to people we know. 

  • 5 Clare McKeown 9th Oct 2023

    Tim at Wakely’s was wonderful. Very responsive and helped with everything. His kindness was also very much appreciated. We cannot thank Wakley’s enough and highly recommend them for their professional and compassionate service. 

  • 5 Julie Bennett 9th Oct 2023

    Sorted everything out,from start to finish .

  • 5 Irene Smith 2nd Oct 2023

    All the arrangements were done so professional and with dignity.A weight off one’s shoulders in such circumstances.
    Both the Service at the Crematorium  and the Church were perfect.All the family would like to say a big thank you to you all especially to Chris.

  • 5 Sarah Samways 2nd Oct 2023

    Simon you were absolutely immense and that is no mean feat! The way you just made such a horrible time for us all the most perfect of everything. Your time which is precious you gave with such patience and that is no mean feat! You made it so very personal, it is just like you are a part of our family. Your team just get it, kind and soft from collecting Grandam, making her look just like Grandma and over the two days were just so gentle and caring, its more than just a job for each and everyone of them! We cannot thank you all enough for everything you did for all of us.

  • 5 Jennifer Elkin 2nd Oct 2023

    Wakelys proved to be a very good choice for my husband’s funeral.  They were kind, available when needed and gave excellent advice on all areas of the service.  Cannon recommend them highly enough.

  • 5 William Millar 11th Sep 2023

    Everything was extremely well handled and went better than I expected. The service was made all the better for the golf clubs shown on the screen, my father would have laughed at that. Many thanks for everything you and your staff have done I felt supported throughout a difficult time.

  • 5 Hazel Richards 31st Aug 2023

    We have used wakelys for all our bereavements for decades they have always been absolutely amazing. Their compassion caring and supportive understanding goes above and beyond expectations. I personally would not use another funeral directors.

  • 5 Janet Carter 30th Aug 2023

    Moms funeral was made so special thanks to all at Wakely,s Many thanks Jan C

  • 5 Kim Self 30th Aug 2023

    We would highly recommend Wakely & Sons. They were extremely compassionate and nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Sharon Heath 30th Aug 2023

    Helpful and make the whole process easier.

  • 5 Julie Gardner 30th Aug 2023

    Fabulous support and guidance throughout. Thank you so much.
    A thoroughly professional, confident yet gentle approach from the whole team.

    The funeral itself was managed seamlessly and all the background work was done to a high standard but without fuss, leaving me and my family to focus on saying goodbye to my mother.

  • 5 Jackie Smith 16th Aug 2023

    Professional and sensitive service

  • 5 Peter Lovell 7th Aug 2023

    A very professional service. Staff were very helpful, especially Greg, who guided us through the whole process.

  • 5 Jane Lawrence 7th Aug 2023

    Kind, efficient, caring what more can you ask? I can thoroughly recommend these people to help at a sad time in your life

  • 5 Mark Kershaw 5th Aug 2023

    Chris and his team were very efficient, professional, clear in what they were doing and sympathetic throughout the process. They made the whole process so much easier for the family. 

  • 4 Judy Read 5th Aug 2023

    A sad day for the family was made more bearable due to the wonderful service provided by Greg and Helen which was a fitting tribute to a special lady, a big thank you to everyone involved.

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

Stephen Legg 9th Nov 2023

Kind. Efficient. Attention to detail right from the first meeting. Impeccable. Smart. Caring.

Michael Dunn 9th Nov 2023

Very professional, kind and sympathetic. Everything was as we asked for.

Catharina Ward 29th Oct 2023

Very friendly and helpful

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