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

Helen Watson 27th Aug 2025

The service provided by the Funeral Director, Margaret Sherratt, went above and beyond my expectations.  Thank you Margaret for everything you did to help me through this difficult time, with your professionalism and kindness.  All the team at Cotton & Son were wonderful and assured that the funeral went just as I had hoped it would.

Deborah Watling 27th Aug 2025

Marvellous care, consideration and kindness from Peter Smith and on the day of funeral the whole team were outstanding.

Peter Barker 16th Aug 2025

We are so glad we chose Cotton & Son for our daughter's funeral. Margaret was so caring, compassionate and understanding and looked after us so well. We were given all the time, space and accommodations we needed, and supported to make all the decisions we would otherwise have had no idea how to make. The funeral was everything we needed it to be. In the worst time of our lives, Margaret led us carefully, caringly, through it. We will forever be grateful for the service Cotton & Son provided for us.

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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

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 Helen Watson 27th Aug 2025

    The service provided by the Funeral Director, Margaret Sherratt, went above and beyond my expectations.  Thank you Margaret for everything you did to help me through this difficult time, with your professionalism and kindness.  All the team at Cotton & Son were wonderful and assured that the funeral went just as I had hoped it would.

  • 5 Deborah Watling 27th Aug 2025

    Marvellous care, consideration and kindness from Peter Smith and on the day of funeral the whole team were outstanding.

  • 5 Peter Barker 16th Aug 2025

    We are so glad we chose Cotton & Son for our daughter's funeral. Margaret was so caring, compassionate and understanding and looked after us so well. We were given all the time, space and accommodations we needed, and supported to make all the decisions we would otherwise have had no idea how to make. The funeral was everything we needed it to be.
    In the worst time of our lives, Margaret led us carefully, caringly, through it. We will forever be grateful for the service Cotton & Son provided for us.

  • 5 Christopher White 31st Jul 2025

    First class in every way.

  • 5 Penelope Hamer 30th Jul 2025

    A few words to thank you and your team for looking after Mum and helping us navigate the funeral process. From the initial call, picking up Mum from home through to the ceremony you have been highly professional, compassionate and accommodating. We were very pleased to give Mum the personal ceremony that she wanted.
    We would highly recommend your services.

  • 5 Susan Tindall 30th Jul 2025

    Everything was done beautifully, with care and much kindness . Thank you 

  • 5 Colin Munz 30th Jul 2025

    The family very much appreciated the helpful and sensitive way Peter Smith took us through each stage of our very sad bereavement with minimal fuss and dignity. The concluding funeral was appropriate and memorable for all the right reasons.
    Colin Munz

  • 5 Jacqueline Hunter 22nd Jul 2025

    Huge heart felt thanks to Nathan Westwood and Team for supporting my Mum, Sister and myself during a really difficult time. Dad wanted a simple send off with a direct cremation. Nathan's sensitive rapport and guidance organising this with some added personal touches really helped us process saying goodbye with dignity, kindness and support. We cannot fault your professionalism, warmth and personal attendance, Thank You from us all.

  • 5 Bridget Boyte 5th Jun 2025

    Nothing was too much trouble for them.
    There was always someone on the end of a phone to speak to. Gentle and kind, Sympathetic and a comfort to know that everything would be perfect on the day.They even organised a wreath for the coffin. 
    The biggest thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    Bridget Boyte.

  • 5 Johnathan McGowan 3rd Jun 2025

    Absolutely first class,all the way through.
    Very helpful,informative and professional.
    No problems at all and nothing was too much to ask of them.

  • 5 Mark Buckland 2nd Jun 2025

    Thank you.

  • 5 David Swindell 2nd Jun 2025

    In a difficult time your representative showed great respect and was helpful throughout 

  • 5 Serenna Davies 2nd Jun 2025

    Everyone at Cottons is very efficient and highly professional.

    They are very considerate and supportive when the family was going through a difficult time

    We would highly recommend them

  • 5 Gail Hudson 19th May 2025

    Sensitive to mourners at all times

  • 5 Vivienne Boisse 2nd May 2025

    We cannot thank Cotton's enough for their kindness and help in arranging my son 's funeral. Peter was extremely caring and kind and guided us through what was a very sad and stressful time with calmness and professionalism. We always felt we could phone with any problems. He helped us through all the details and enabled us to grieve my son without worrying we might have forgotten something. Our heartfelt thanks to him and all the team at Cotton's.
    We would certainly recommend them to anyone.

  • 5 Katie Ryan 1st May 2025

    Very happy with the services delivered from start to finish by Cotton’s for my late parents funerals. Would recommend them in the future. 

  • 5 Tony Record 1st May 2025

    Great help with everything and very understanding 

  • 5 Jacqueline Lloyd 25th Apr 2025

    Everyone at Cotton and Son were extremely helpful, friendly and professional so that the day ran very smoothly.



  • 5 Rachel Arnold 3rd Apr 2025

    Margaret and the rest of the Cotton team were wonderful. They were professional, respectful, supportive and kind. They listened carefully to our wishes, offered options,and were very accommodating. They also gave us time to make decisions and say our goodbyes. We felt cared for and supported throughout this difficult time, and it was so comforting to feel that our loved one was in safe hands and would be treated with the utmost dignity and care. A huge thank you to Margaret and all the team! 

  • 5 Andrew Critchell 2nd Apr 2025

    great service very easy to deal with nothing is too much trouble

  • 5 Michael Davies 31st Mar 2025

    Cotton and Son guided me through a difficult time. Their advice and knowledge allowed me to concentrate on my family and their grief and I am grateful to them.
    I recommend them.

  • 5 Christopher Altoft 31st Mar 2025

    Excellent service. Funeral organised superbly well. Staff exceptionally helpful. 

  • 5 Lesley Bell 31st Mar 2025

    Nathan and his team were wonderful 
    Mum was given the respect she deserved 
    Nathan was sympathetic towards our family and really helpful with all the planning of mums funeral 
    Thank you for everything you did on Friday 

  • 5 Susan Brickell 9th Mar 2025

    Peter Smith was my main contact. He could not have been kinder helping me through a difficult time. From our first meeting after Paul died in my home he felt like a friend. The funeral was a real joy tinged with sadness of course but helped with glorious sunshine. Thank you all.

    Sue Brickell

  • 5 Fiona Brewin 7th Mar 2025

    I cannot thank Margret and the team for all of the support they gave me throughout arranging my father’s funeral. It’s the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do for my hero. They were patient, understanding, thoughtful and very respectful of everything we chose. It felt like a true celebration of his life. 5 stars is not enough for the service they provide, 

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Helen Watson 27th Aug 2025

The service provided by the Funeral Director, Margaret Sherratt, went above and beyond my expectations.  Thank you Margaret for everything you did to help me through this difficult time, with your professionalism and kindness.  All the team at Cotton & Son were wonderful and assured that the funeral went just as I had hoped it would.

Deborah Watling 27th Aug 2025

Marvellous care, consideration and kindness from Peter Smith and on the day of funeral the whole team were outstanding.

Peter Barker 16th Aug 2025

We are so glad we chose Cotton & Son for our daughter's funeral. Margaret was so caring, compassionate and understanding and looked after us so well. We were given all the time, space and accommodations we needed, and supported to make all the decisions we would otherwise have had no idea how to make. The funeral was everything we needed it to be. In the worst time of our lives, Margaret led us carefully, caringly, through it. We will forever be grateful for the service Cotton & Son provided for us.

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