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

Sharon Chandler 29th Oct 2025

Caring and discreet. Inspired confidence that everything was being taken care of. I found Chris to be very supportive throughout.

Mel Harper 29th Oct 2025

Greg and his team looked after us with care and sensitivity during a difficult time. 

Marilyn Tuck 29th Oct 2025

An exceptional service from Simon and team. They guided us faultlessly through the process with compassion and efficiency. Nothing is too 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.

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Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sharon Chandler 29th Oct 2025

    Caring and discreet. Inspired confidence that everything was being taken care of. I found Chris to be very supportive throughout.

  • 5 Mel Harper 29th Oct 2025

    Greg and his team looked after us with care and sensitivity during a difficult time. 

  • 5 Marilyn Tuck 29th Oct 2025

    An exceptional service from Simon and team. They guided us faultlessly through the process with compassion and efficiency. Nothing is too much trouble. 

  • 5 Steve McLoughlin 29th Oct 2025

    A kind and considerate approach whilst delivering a professional service. Always available and willing to put forward useful thought and suggestions. Would definitely recommend their service.

  • 5 Marion Howells 9th Oct 2025

    Chris was very professional and made me and the family feel at ease at such a sad time. The funeral was beautiful just as we had planned. l cant thank you enough for giving Doug a lovely send off thank  you all so very very much . from  Marion .

  • 5 Jayne Pierce 6th Oct 2025

    The approach for me was perfect. They were kind and very helpful. 

  • 5 Daren Morgan 6th Oct 2025

    A1 service throughout start to finish 

  • 5 Isabelle Solly 1st Sep 2025

    Will always use Wakely’s for such life events 

  • 5 Elaine Gardner 27th Aug 2025

    AJ Wakely treated my uncle with the utmost respect. I dealt with both Chris and Greg who were extremely kind and compassionate. Nothing was to much trouble, something I believe you only find with an independent funereal director . I would highly recommend AJ Wakley.

  • 5 Jennifer Kirby 27th Aug 2025

    A J Wakeley could not have done more for us or done anything better. Thank you to everyone there.

  • 5 Fred Havard 27th Aug 2025

    AJ Wakely were exceptionally efficient, kind, and considerate. They handled the entire funeral process with great skill, sensitivity, and thoughtfulness, ensuring everything ran smoothly and with minimal burden on us.”

  • 5 Kate Holding 31st Jul 2025

    From the moment I made contact they gave me a feeling of confidence, guiding me through the early stages of looking after a deceased loved one, explaining what my next stages were in terms of registering my aunts death.
    They paid a great deal of attention to ensure tha my aunt had the service I wanted for her.
    On the day the team was unobtrusive but again gently guided us through the service.
    A big thankyou goes to the office team, Angela in particular.
    Thank you

  • 5 Adam Coumbe 25th Jun 2025

    Very professional, could not have been more helpful and sympathetic 

  • 5 Jeff Clark 25th Jun 2025

    A big thank you for making a difficult time easier. Everything from taking mum into your care till graveside was done with the upmost care and respect. For which we thank you.
    Jeff and Sue Clark

  • 5 Robert Stone 25th Jun 2025

    A J WAKELY were extremely professional and courteous through every stage of my mums funeral from the first phone call in the early hours of a Sunday morning to the letter giving the names of the attendees of the funeral, I cannot praise and thank them enough.

  • 5 Margaret Broad 6th Jun 2025

    We would like to say a very big thank you to all at Wakely’s, especially Greg, who helped us every step of the way. He was just right, professional and kind.

    Thank you again Wakely’s.
    We are very grateful for your care.

    Kind regards,
    Margaret & Christine 

  • 5 Dianne Hammond 4th Jun 2025

    Thank you so much Simon and your team.. The service, words & incredible support you have given has been appreciated by our family more than you know.. 
    You held our hands through out everything and have continued after the Funeral.. We are so glad you were the one who took care of Peter .
    Thank you again
    Dianne 

  • 5 Jacqueline Hewitt 3rd Jun 2025

    Very professional, helpful and sympathetic. Nothing too much trouble. 

  • 5 Ali Cameron 3rd Jun 2025

    Funerals have to be about the loss of someone, but Simon Wakely made both thee run up and the day almost enjoyable.

    Kind, empathetic, concerned, he and his team helped make the Friday a day to remember for all the right reasons.
    The small but lovely church, the preacher, the presentation, the food after ( Dorset delights)_
    Thank you all for your service.

  • 5 William Montague- Johnstone 2nd Jun 2025

    A J Wakely & Sons were absolutely amazing from start to finish.
    I was dreading the whole process of my mother’s death and organising the funeral.
     However Chris and his team with their experience, organisation, and kindness made everything very straightforward and without stress.
    I was beyond impressed and very grateful for all there work.

  • 5 Christine Wood 2nd Jun 2025

    We would like to thank Simon and everyone at Wakeleys for all the care they took. Nothing was too much trouble and help and advice were always available.  It made a very difficult time much easier for us.  
    Sincere thanks from the whole family.
    Christine Wood

  • 5 George Shillaker 2nd Jun 2025

    Wakeley & sons handled everything from start to finish beautifully enabling the mourners to enjoy a very moving service uninterrupted. Thank you Chris & Simon

  • 5 Nicola Tunney 2nd Jun 2025

    Very much appreciated the AJ Wakely team’s support throughout the planning process and on the funeral day itself.  Made a challenging time much easier to navigate. Thank you

  • 5 Kevin Martin 2nd Jun 2025

    Very professional, but also very caring and friendly.
    Thoroughly recommend.
    K.M.

  • 5 Simon Vale 1st May 2025

    A very good service. Thank you very much.

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

Sharon Chandler 29th Oct 2025

Caring and discreet. Inspired confidence that everything was being taken care of. I found Chris to be very supportive throughout.

Mel Harper 29th Oct 2025

Greg and his team looked after us with care and sensitivity during a difficult time. 

Marilyn Tuck 29th Oct 2025

An exceptional service from Simon and team. They guided us faultlessly through the process with compassion and efficiency. Nothing is too much trouble. 

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