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 mention the personal approach and emotional support they received throughout the planning process and on the funeral day itself, with particular attention paid to how staff made them feel heard and cared for during an overwhelming time.
Several describe smooth communication and practical help with arrangements, noting that staff answered questions patiently, remained available when needed, and accommodated requests without hesitation or fuss.
A number of reviews highlight the professionalism and dignity shown both in how the deceased was cared for and how the funeral service itself was conducted, with families appreciating that every detail was handled with attention and respect.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
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
Andy Morris 26th Feb 2026
Cotton & Son provided an excellent service with clear communication and professionalism. I would recommend them.
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.
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.