A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Lyme Regis

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A family owned business serving communities across Dorset, Somerset and Devon for over 125 years

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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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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

7a Silver Street
Lyme Regis
Dorset
DT7 3HR

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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 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

  • 5 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.

  • 5 Derek Jenkins 1st Apr 2026

    Great service from funeral directors, calm, respectful and friendly. 

  • 5 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.

  • 5 Carole Hodges 30th Mar 2026

    Very thoughtful, sensitive and efficient service. Much appreciated - Thank You. 

  • 5 Jane Souter 28th Feb 2026

    We as a family were very impressed by Tim and his team. They provided a very professional and dignified funeral for my husband and we weren’t made to feel under a time pressure which made the day so much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend.

  • 5 Julian Grater 25th Feb 2026

    Such a wonderfully thoughtful and sensitive team. Truly what you need at such an emotionally difficult time.
    Every step of the process was handled with such care, dignity and consideration to detail. It was a pleasure to have met Tim and the team, and for my late father to have been in their ever thoughtful and kindly hands.

    My sincerest thanks.
    Julian Grater



  • 5 James Rice 6th Feb 2026

    Thank you, Tim and the team done an amazing job in giving the family and most importantly Ken the sent off he deserved 
    Well done everyone 

  • 5 Karen Southcott 6th Feb 2026

    Greg was very informative of our funeral options and respectful of our decision.

  • 5 Alison Taylor-Gore 5th Feb 2026

    Given the extreme complexities of a blended family, Greg Scott and his co-workers dealt with me with patience, kindness and sensitivity for which I will always be grateful. I would not hesitate to recommend AJ Wakeley and sons as they are most definitely a firm that put people first.

    Ali Taylor Gore

  • 5 Annette Denning 5th Feb 2026

    Excellent service. Nothing was too much trouble from Chris. Made it all very easy at such a hard time. Responded to messages really quickly.
    The service my dad received was amazing.

  • 5 Alicia Gibbs 5th Feb 2026

    Thank you all for such a lovely, kind and caring attitude towards everything. Many thanks.

  • 5 James Hansen 27th Jan 2026

    I would like to then Tim and Fran, who gave us excellent service and support, at such a difficult time with my father passing.
    They took all of the unknown away from the situation, their advice, attention to detail and knowledge was second to none. I would strongly recommend  A.J. Wakely & Sons, a very professional company who did all the right things for us in our time of need.

  • 5 Guy Pothecary 4th Dec 2025

    Polite,professional and we were given plenty of time during collection of mother. I knew this would be tough,but the efficiency made the process as painless as possible. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Rachel Hudson 4th Dec 2025

    The kindness show to me by Tim and Fran was exemplary - I cannot thank them enough and they made a very painful process much easier. The organisation of the funeral was excellent - thank you

  • 5 Rosamund Seal 3rd Dec 2025

    Greg Scott was kind, professional and thorough. All of which was appreciated. He trusted my instincts and my own professionalism to put together a simple, bespoke graveside laying to rest that was utterly appropriate for my sister and those who mourned her. Having not done a funeral at Dorset Downs natural burial ground before he took the time to make a recce visit so that he and his team could be confident on the day.
    Everything went seamlessly - both in the run up to the funeral on on the day. Thank you

  • 5 Ann Brown 8th Oct 2025

    Greg, Zoe and the team were wonderful, compassionate and sensible with support and suggestions to help us make all the arrangements for my mother's funeral.  I would not hesitate in recommending them.

  • 5 Allison Hawkins 1st Aug 2025

    Our family have always chosen Wakelys for funerals. They are extremely professional,personal and kind. Chris Legg directed my husband's funeral and we gave him an excellent send-off....

  • 4 John Bookwood 30th Jul 2025

    Fran and the team were both kind and helpful in helping us to organise a happy celebration of my wife and her life. 

  • 5 Linda Eales 30th Jul 2025

    I was very impressed with how the company guided me through what had to be organised for my sister’s funeral . The staff are very knowledgable and helpful and I would sincerely  recommend them . 

  • 5 Nigel Chapman 25th Jun 2025

    Thank you for seeing us through this difficult time.

  • 5 Bob Thomas 5th Jun 2025

    Both my wife and I found both Tim and Fran to be very sympathetic.

  • 5 Lucy Titheridge 3rd Jun 2025

    A kind respectful company who made a difficult process easy 

  • 5 Duncan Law 1st May 2025

    Simon was collaborative, keen to help me get what I wanted. Everyone I dealt with was sympathetic and efficient. Chris and John were excellent too, facilitating our desire to dress Matthew and our wish for no formality or trappings and our desire to carry the coffin ourselves. I would highly recommend.

  • 5 Jane Tate 1st May 2025

    Absolutely amazing. Made the loss of our mum a little easier. Can not thank them enough. So professional and dignified service that they provide.

  • 5 Rodney Holmes 1st May 2025

    Everything was absolutely how we wanted it, perfect.

Address
7a Silver Street
Lyme Regis
Dorset
DT7 3HR

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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

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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