Cotton & Son Funeral Directors

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Family operated funeral director in Weymouth, serving the local community and wider Dorset region

Latest Verified Reviews

Leigh Whenman 6th Aug 2026

Nathan was fantastic and I could not have asked for a better send off for my late wife. Everything was made easy for me and nothing was too much trouble.  I will have no hesitation going back to cotton and Sons when the need arrives 

Joanne Luxton 5th Aug 2026

Everything went without any problems d fitted our needs exactly.

Timothy Freeborn 5th Aug 2026

I felt like i was talking to family whether on the phone or in person. So easy and thoughtful.

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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

Milton House
1 Milton Rd
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 0AZ

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

About Us

Cotton & Son is a family owned and run Funeral Directors which has been serving the community of Weymouth, Portland and the surrounding areas for over 100 years. Established in 1912, Cotton & Son has been providing families with care and support, guiding them through each step of arranging a funeral in a dignified and professional manner.

Until very recently, Cotton & Son was run under the personal supervision of Jane Cotton. Jane’s late husband Peter was the third generation of the Cotton family, following his father John and grand-father Edward into the business.

In June 2023, Jane entrusted her business to family funeral directors A.J. Wakely & Sons and continued working with A.J. Wakely & Sons until her retirement in mid-2024.

Cotton & Son continues under the care of Simon Wakely who is ably assisted by Principal Funeral Director and Office Manager Margaret Sherratt, who has been with Cotton & Son since 2005, and Funeral Director Nathan Westwood who joined the company in 2008. Both Margaret and Nathan are qualified Funeral Directors through the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors). Peter Smith joined Cotton & Son in 2018 and is currently training to be a Funeral Director under the stewardship of Simon and Margaret.

Along with a professional and sympathetic team of funeral assistants, bearers and drivers, Cotton & Son is a well-established and close-knit ‘family team’.

Call Cotton & Son Funeral Directors today to engage their services, request a quote or find out more about how they can help arrange a funeral for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Leigh Whenman 6th Aug 2026

    Nathan was fantastic and I could not have asked for a better send off for my late wife. Everything was made easy for me and nothing was too much trouble.  I will have no hesitation going back to cotton and Sons when the need arrives 

  • 5 Joanne Luxton 5th Aug 2026

    Everything went without any problems d fitted our needs exactly.

  • 5 Timothy Freeborn 5th Aug 2026

    I felt like i was talking to family whether on the phone or in person. So easy and thoughtful.

  • 5 Verity Philip 5th Aug 2026

    Nathan could not have been more supportive and helpful, we are lucky to have never been having to organise a funeral until now, but he gave us all the support we needed and nothing was too much trouble, all silly questions answered with grace and no matter what our needs were, he made it happen and my dad had a wonderful send off made all the more less stressful by Cottons, thank you 

  • 5 Vanessa Kelly 16th Jul 2026

    Professional, compassionate and caring staff that made the whole experience as easy, uncomplicated and stress-free as it could be.
    I will be forever grateful.

  • 5 Elliot Shepherd 16th Jul 2026

    The compassionate and considerate funeral company. From the minute I met them to the final moment, they acted in a kind, professional and caring way., whilst keeping things on a friendly and personal level.

  • 5 Jonathan Lanham 16th Jul 2026

    Once again Peter and the staff at Cotton's helped us through a difficult time. They were calm, reassuring and professional from the start and made every step much easier for us.

  • 5 Anne Butler 23rd Jun 2026

    All done efficiently and with kindness.

  • 5 Frank Cameron 7th Jun 2026

    Excellent service. Very professional and understanding, made us feel comfortable. 

  • 5 Sharon Strong 4th Jun 2026

    From the first contact and visit with Peter we were overwhelmed with the kindness and courtesy shown to us, putting us at our ease immediately. You helped with all our enquiries and made the day a beautiful celebration of Mum's life. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Shaun Thornton 4th Jun 2026

    Cotton & Sons provided an excellent service from start to finish.
    Many thanks to Pete for his care, advice and support.

  • 5 Nicola Murphy 27th May 2026

    Cotton and son are an excellent funeral home. They are very caring, compassionate and supportive. They made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the process and we were comforted to know our dad was well looked after and cared for. We couldn't have asked for better service.

  • 5 Sally Johnston 1st May 2026

    Cotton & Son gave us so much support and kindness arranging our Dear Mums funeral . We would highly recommend them .

  • 5 Helena Berry 29th Apr 2026

    Marg, Nathan & the team were excellent, things couldn't have gone more smoothly. I felt reassured, informed, and sensitively supported throughout the whole process. Excellent communication too.

  • 5 Margret Davies 3rd Apr 2026

    Attention to detail and extremely caring of the bereaved as well. Thank you.  

  • 5 Sheila Stimpson 31st Mar 2026

    Great deal of effort made to deal with grieving family. Not an easy task!

  • 5 Diane Greenaway-Muncaster 31st Mar 2026

    Very kind and helpfull

  • 5 Collette Drage 30th Mar 2026

    We cannot praise Nathan and the team at Cottons enough. We were all treated with dignity, kindness and respect throughout the entire sad journey of losing our  beloved Beryl. The compassion shown, the professional service from the beginning to the end we will never forget and will always be grateful for. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts .

  • 5 Steven Runyeard 30th Mar 2026

    Excellent service. Everything ran very smoothly and have no complaints what so ever. Nathan was particularly good.

  • 5 Kathleen Cooke 30th Mar 2026

    Nothing was too much trouble and I know I was persnickety! You made a difficult time manageable with your kindness, dignity and respectfulness. Thank you to Peter and his team.

  • 5 Kim Brian 27th Feb 2026

    Thank you to Nathan and team at Cotton & Sons. Professional, compassionate and seamless service received.

  • 5 Andy Morris 26th Feb 2026

    Cotton & Son provided an excellent service with clear communication and professionalism. I would recommend them.

  • 5 Jean Thompson 25th Feb 2026

    My husband and myself Robert and on behalf of the whole family, thought that the kindness you and your staff showed us was second to none. The approach that you gave to our situation, which was extremely difficult due to the circumstances, was done in the most empathetic way.
    Margaret guided us through the process and we felt we were in safe hands, she was on hand at any time with any questions we may have had and kept in touch throughout.
    Also thank you to Nathan who looked after us when we came to the chapel of rest.
    Everything was handled in the most professional and dignified way.

  • 5 Jane Lloyd 25th Feb 2026

    We had a first class service from Cotton & Son.  Peter was so helpful and understood we only wanted a small private family funeral for Mum.  We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Cotton & Son to others.  

  • 5 Jonathan Lanham 25th Feb 2026

    From start to finish Peter and his team were extremely professional and caring. They guided us through the funeral process in a friendly and understanding way. I would highly recommended them.

Address
Milton House
1 Milton Rd
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 0AZ

Open map

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Leigh Whenman 6th Aug 2026

Nathan was fantastic and I could not have asked for a better send off for my late wife. Everything was made easy for me and nothing was too much trouble.  I will have no hesitation going back to cotton and Sons when the need arrives 

Joanne Luxton 5th Aug 2026

Everything went without any problems d fitted our needs exactly.

Timothy Freeborn 5th Aug 2026

I felt like i was talking to family whether on the phone or in person. So easy and thoughtful.

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