A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Crewkerne
Independent Family Funeral Directors in Crewkerne Somerset providing families with a dignified and caring funeral service for over 100 years.
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
A.J.Wakely & Sons is an independent family funeral director, in Crewkerne and its surrounding areas in Somerset.
Established for over 100 years, across four generations, A.J Wakely & Sons have developed a reputation for providing a dignified and caring service for Crewkerne’s bereaved families whilst helping local community groups, charities, and churches.
The office is overseen by director Clive Wakely who has worked within the family business for more than 40 years and supported by his friendly team; Sandra and Frank.
With over 40 years of funeral directing experience and local knowledge, Clive Wakely and his caring staff are here to help guide you through the whole process of making funeral arrangements. They will provide you with all the advice necessary to create a lasting and personal tribute to your loved one, through what can be an overwhelming time.
A.J.Wakely & Sons are proud members of the Industries Professional bodies and adhere to the high standards set by the NAFD ( National Association of Funeral Directors) and SAIF (The National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors).
The staff are on hand 24 hours, 365 days a year to support you. Please call to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the care and compassion shown throughout the funeral arrangements, describing staff as kind, thoughtful and supportive during what they found to be an overwhelming time. Several mention the professionalism and attentiveness on the day itself, noting that the funeral ran smoothly and that nothing felt like too much trouble.
Families often highlight the quality of communication and guidance, particularly praising how staff answered questions promptly, offered valuable advice when families were not thinking clearly, and coordinated with other services like florists, printers and clergy to manage practical details so families did not have to worry.
This summary is generated by AI from recent 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
Richard Ward 30th Sep 2026
Sandra at the Crewkerne office has been excellent and the attention we had for the funeral was faultless.
Sophie Campbell 29th Sep 2026
From the moment we met Richard, we knew we were in safe hands. The Celebration was different. The coffin was made by Charles’ sons, the Lay Reader David Mangles had not conducted a funeral before. On the day it was brilliant. The sun came out, the brass band played, the friends arrived, the music, hymns & words were said & afterwards we all went to the Lord Nelson to celebrate a life well lived in this lovely village.
Alison Gould 29th Sep 2026
Very professional and friendly and nothing is any trouble! Clive and Matt helped with the arrangements for the service and made sure my dad had the best send off, while Sandra in the office was really helpful and kind and nothing was any bother when sorting out paperwork! Couldn’t have asked for better service from all!