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 describe feeling well supported through the arranging and planning of the funeral, noting that staff were accessible, answered questions readily, and took worry and pressure away during a difficult time. Several mention the care and compassion shown not only to the deceased but to the family themselves, and a number of reviews note the professionalism and dignity with which everything was handled, from the initial arrangements through to the day itself.
Many families also comment on how the funeral director coordinated with other services—florists, printers, celebrants and crematorium—and took on the practical organisation so that families did not have to worry about the details. A number of reviews specifically praise the helpfulness and guidance offered when families felt uncertain or overwhelmed.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
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
Sarah Jacob 28th Aug 2026
Our family has deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to us, by all at Wakely and sons, as we’ve lost loved ones over the years. Always totally professional and great communicators between florists, printers, priests and crematorium. All the things you’d really need help with. Nothing is too much trouble.
Deborah Wilkinson 27th Aug 2026
Excellent service from start to finish. Always on the end of the phone for any questions. Would recommend 100%.
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