Cotton & Son Funeral Directors
Family operated funeral director in Weymouth, serving the local community and wider Dorset region
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
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.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the emotional support and personal care they received, describing staff as kind, compassionate and understanding during what was an exceptionally difficult time. Several mention feeling immediately at ease and comfortable from the first contact, and note that nothing was ever too much trouble, no matter how particular their requests or last-minute changes.
Families consistently highlight the professionalism and organisation of the funeral day itself, with many describing how smoothly everything ran and how well the service reflected their wishes and celebrated their loved one's life. Several comment on the dignity and respect shown not only to the deceased but to bearers, family members and all those involved.
A number of reviews stress the clear communication and helpfulness throughout the entire process, with families appreciating being kept informed at each stage, having their questions answered patiently, and feeling supported by staff who were always available to speak to when needed.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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Professional Standards
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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
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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
Julie Kim Tribe 29th Sep 2026
From the first time of meeting Nathan we felt comfortable and understood at a very emotional time. Nothing was too much trouble and we felt the service we were given was excellent, professional and empathetic which helped hugely at this difficult time.
Roger Bartlett 15th Sep 2026
Peter at cotton & sons couldn't be more helpful he was very good to me l would use them again but hope that it won't be for a while now. Cheers. Roger
Elaine Milburn 15th Sep 2026
A caring and compassionate company, couldn't have asked for anything more.