A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Lyme Regis
A family owned business serving communities across Dorset, Somerset and Devon for over 125 years
Latest Verified Reviews
Jacqui Gruby 8th Apr 2026
From the very start of the process, AJ Wakely were exceptional in the service provided. Special acknowledgement must go to Tim who was my main point of contact for the funeral arrangements for my mother. Tim was extremely helpful, guiding us through every step of the process and offering advice, options and solutions to our numerous questions promptly, he was also very considerate and kind in his approach and made what was a very difficult time less painful for us but taking on the management of many of the tasks that were required. He was also able to recommend the perfect Celebrant for us (NaomiJane). In addition to Tim, communication with the office (particularly Fran) was dealt with extremely efficiently. I cannot recommend AJ Wakely highly enough for providing such a professional and respectful service. Thank you to all involved.
Derek Jenkins 1st Apr 2026
Great service from funeral directors, calm, respectful and friendly.
Paul Adams 30th Mar 2026
A J Wakely provided an excellent service, they listened to our wishes carefully and everything went very smoothly. I would highly recommend A J Wakely & Sons Ltd to anyone who needs a Funeral Director.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
A J Wakely & Sons is a family owned business with branches operating throughout Dorset, Somerset and Devon, having first Established in Bridport in 1897. The Lyme Regis Funeral Home has been serving the community since 1976.
A J Wakely’s highly trained staff are very knowledgeable of their local community resources and will do their best to help cater to specific requests, from arranging simple or traditional services, to elaborate and highly personalised, bespoke funerals.
The Lyme Regis branch is managed by director Simon Wakely, together with office manager Fran Apolon and supported by Chris Legg, who joined the business in 2012 and Tim Nickels, who has been Funeral Directing within Bridport and Lyme Regis for over 15 years.
Call A J Wakely & Sons Lyme Regis today to speak to a member of their team, to discuss a quote, arrange an at-need funeral or pre-need planning for the future.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Latest Verified Reviews
Jacqui Gruby 8th Apr 2026
From the very start of the process, AJ Wakely were exceptional in the service provided. Special acknowledgement must go to Tim who was my main point of contact for the funeral arrangements for my mother. Tim was extremely helpful, guiding us through every step of the process and offering advice, options and solutions to our numerous questions promptly, he was also very considerate and kind in his approach and made what was a very difficult time less painful for us but taking on the management of many of the tasks that were required. He was also able to recommend the perfect Celebrant for us (NaomiJane). In addition to Tim, communication with the office (particularly Fran) was dealt with extremely efficiently. I cannot recommend AJ Wakely highly enough for providing such a professional and respectful service. Thank you to all involved.
Derek Jenkins 1st Apr 2026
Great service from funeral directors, calm, respectful and friendly.
Paul Adams 30th Mar 2026
A J Wakely provided an excellent service, they listened to our wishes carefully and everything went very smoothly. I would highly recommend A J Wakely & Sons Ltd to anyone who needs a Funeral Director.
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