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 support they received throughout the funeral arrangements, describing staff as kind, compassionate and attentive during what they found to be an overwhelming time. Several mention that they were guided carefully through the process with helpful advice, and that staff took worry and pressure away from them when they were not thinking clearly.
A number of reviews note that the funeral day itself went smoothly and with dignity, with families feeling that nothing was too much trouble and that everything was organised and managed as they wished for their loved one.
Many families also comment on the professionalism and respect shown by staff from the first contact through to the end, and several mention that costs were in line with the quote provided with no surprises.
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
Karen Wallace 16th Jul 2026
Could not of asked for more, from the start to our final goodbye. Such care and detail made the process more bearable. Thank you
Paul Thompson 4th Jun 2026
Everything carried out with sympathy and dignity. The whole experience was carried out with great professionalism, thank you Clive, Sandra and the rest of your staff.
Rob Boyden 29th Apr 2026
Very supportive at what is always a very difficult time