A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Crewkerne

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Independent Family Funeral Directors in Crewkerne Somerset providing families with a dignified and caring funeral service for over 100 years.

Latest Verified Reviews

Rob Boyden 29th Apr 2026

Very supportive at what is always a very difficult time

Barry Waterman 1st Apr 2026

I would like to thank you all for all your help and support and giving everything my mother wanted at her funeral a big thankyou from us all

John Drake 30th Mar 2026

Wakely's are a kind, efficient and very well regarded local firm.

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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

2 Abbey Street
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7LF

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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

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.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Rob Boyden 29th Apr 2026

    Very supportive at what is always a very difficult time

  • 5 Barry Waterman 1st Apr 2026

    I would like to thank you all for all your help and support and giving everything my mother wanted at her funeral a big thankyou from us all

  • 5 John Drake 30th Mar 2026

    Wakely's are a kind, efficient and very well regarded local firm.

  • 5 Steven Stanners 26th Feb 2026

    Very helpful guidance was excellent helping from start to finish especially as we we’re going through a difficult time never needed to worry about anything thank you 

  • 5 Paul Stabbins 25th Feb 2026

    Excellent, attentive and very professional service. Offering good advice at a time when we were, perhaps, not thinking clearly. Always very respectful of our mother and us.

    Would definitely recommend this family firm.

  • 5 Alison Hillier 25th Feb 2026

    Amazing service and very professional - they were there all the step of the way for me under very stressful circumstances! Thank you!

  • 5 Helen Wiggins 5th Feb 2026

    Excellent service, was so professional,  compassionate and respectful. Made a sad day that little bit easier. Nothing was to much trouble and would recommend there services with out hesitation 

  • 5 Jilly Lynch 7th Jan 2026

    The impeccable service, support and respect my family and I received from Clive, Sandra and staff at Wakely's was second to none.
    Any questions or concerns we had were handled patiently but promptly.
    We received far more information and help than we could ever have wished for, which was such a relief during a  difficult and overwhelming time.
    We couldn't recommend Wakely & Sons more highly.

    Jilly Lynch & Alison Goodyear.

  • 5 Kim Bailey 6th Jan 2026

    Very professional would highly recommend 

  • 5 Karen Gould 11th Dec 2025

    After losing both of our parents this year we cannot thank everyone at A J Wakelys  enough for all of the help, support and empathy and making sure that everything was organised and ran smoothly at an extremely difficult time for us 

  • 5 Sam Caddy 29th Oct 2025

    Had a direct cremation and it was very professional and they couldn’t do enough for us. Everything was very dignified and we were very impressed.

  • 5 Rosemary Wines 29th Oct 2025

    We couldn't have been happier with the service provided. We were given lots of support at a very stressful time

  • 5 Robert Light 7th Oct 2025

    Handled the interment with great dignity and professionalism

  • 5 Rita Cuthbertson 6th Oct 2025

    Professional, friendly service. Clive and his staff were exemplary in helping us plan my fathers funeral. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Ronald Chubb 6th Oct 2025

    In our time of grief Clive and his colleagues were there to guide and support us giving us valuable advice and support 

  • 5 Megan Rose 30th Jul 2025

    Everyone at Wakely's was very kind and thoughtful, it couldn't have been better, just as my brother wanted. Thank you for making it a memorable occasion for us all, it was a truly wonderful send off. Much appreciated. 

  • 5 Andy Greaves 30th Jul 2025

    Good people to deal with

  • 5 Hugh Boylan 2nd Jun 2025

    Exemplary faultless service from beginning to end. Invaluable and tactful advice throughout. Cost in line with quote with no surprises.

  • 5 Christine Edwards 1st Apr 2025

    The friendly, caring and professional attitude of everyone we had contact with was very much appreciated. Particular thanks to Sandra and Frank.

  • 5 Karen Gould 3rd Feb 2025

    Very considerate and helpful and took a lot of worry and pressure away from us at a difficult time

  • 5 Graham Dunn 1st Feb 2025

    Highly professional, courteous and considerate. Their organisational skills coupled with their clear experience made the send off the day as intended. Thank you to Clive, Sandra and the team.

  • 5 Leane Gingell 16th Oct 2024

    They were very professional and kind

  • 5 Raymond Vickery 11th Jul 2024

    Great help and relief when I was under pressure thank you Sandra and to the team.

  • 5 Alice Howell 3rd Apr 2024

    Excellent service. Clive and Sandra guided us through the process, put us in touch with a lovely celebrant to conduct the funeral and collectively we created the perfect send off. Wakely’s were very professional and considerate. We couldn’t have asked for more. 

  • 5 Jill Webb 4th Mar 2023

    Professional, personal and compassionate.  What you want for your loved one is what you will get, sensitively supported at all times by the team with their years of experience and knowledge. Highly recommend. 

Address
2 Abbey Street
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 7LF

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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

Rob Boyden 29th Apr 2026

Very supportive at what is always a very difficult time

Barry Waterman 1st Apr 2026

I would like to thank you all for all your help and support and giving everything my mother wanted at her funeral a big thankyou from us all

John Drake 30th Mar 2026

Wakely's are a kind, efficient and very well regarded local firm.

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