A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Ilminster

5 Steve Biggerstaff 30th Mar 2026

The team were very efficient, communicated clearly, show empathy and took care of everything they said they would in a very timely manner. They were ready to provide whatever assistance was required. I would not hesitate to recommend them. 

5 Janet Pattisson 30th Mar 2026

 Leah ‘ Wakely was unfailingly caring and helpful throughout the two services and.produced x2 service sheets that were accurate and nicely printed 

5 Jonathan Wensley 26th Feb 2026

Wakely's at Ilminster are wonderful. Leah and Kate....caring, sympathetic ,and at a very difficuilt time are utterly  professional.Once everything agreed you feel a weight taken off your shoulders as they do everything for you, and you know that come the day of the funeral , all will be well ! I can't recommend them enough .

5 Sharon Bowden 26th Feb 2026

Kind & very helpful both in the planning stage & on the day right through to laying our lived one to rest

5 Hannah Burgess 6th Feb 2026

Very caring and compassionate making this extremely difficult time a lot easier. Leah and the team were brilliant from the beginning, listening to what we wanted. Kate and Viv in the office who responded and helped with our requests, right up until the day of the service. We would definitely recommend them.

5 Susan Lloyd 5th Feb 2026

From our first meeting with Leah to the conclution of the funeral formalities, I felt in "safe hands".
Each detail of the procedure had been explained prior to the the event,which resulted in comple calm and a fitting "goodbye" to a wonderful gentleman and a loving Husband
Thank you.

5 Iain Gray 8th Jan 2026

Leah and Kate at Wakeleys Illminster managed our mothers funeral arrangements a couple of years ago and have now supported us through our Dads cremation with the same great levels of care, support, thoroughness, organisation and efficiency, all of which we value highly. We cannot recommend highly enough.

5 Tim Warner-Johnson 6th Jan 2026

Wakely and Sons were faultless in their service at every stage of the process. I cannot recommend more highly. 

5 Helen Rubidge 5th Dec 2025

Very kind, helpful & thoughtful, nothing was too much trouble. The Funeral was dealt with expertly and was a day to remember in a very good way thanks to them.

5 Heather Ford 4th Dec 2025

Leah and Kate guided us through the proceedings with dignity and care. Their warmth and kindness, at this incredibly sad time, shone through. Thank you so much X

5 Martin Medland 12th Nov 2025

Leah and the team took care of everything for me and I got great comfort in how they handled such a difficult time for myself and the family. Thank You so much. 

5 Andrew Swain 31st Oct 2025

Very Professional service, organisation was exceptional, covered every eventuality and compassionate at all times.

5 Hazel Knight 7th Oct 2025

our family was very grateful for all the support we were given from Leah Wakely and Kate Livingstone. Every thing was compassionately and sensitively handled
from start to finish. Any concerns we had were addressed, relieving us of much of the strain that planning a funeral can bring.

5 Ray Castle 7th Oct 2025

Lovely people. Very kind and helpful. Would recommend them for their professionalism.

Ray & Rosie Castle

5 Jackie Bridges 6th Oct 2025

Very efficient and professional at the same time I felt very supported and comforted. I couldn’t have wished for anything better at such a stressful and distressing time.

5 Janet Hole 6th Oct 2025

Everyone at Wakely's were excellent, informative, caring & very professional. The service was superb & would definitely recommend Wakely's for anyone going through the difficulties of loss

5 Jackie Simpson 5th Sep 2025

The support and kindness that David and I received at this very difficult time from Leah, Kate and staff was just amazing.The sudden passing of our Aunt was such a shock that we had no idea where to start! We drove up from Devon as soon as we could and on Auntie’s kitchen table was a form stating that she had been taken to Yeovil hospital under the care of the Coroner by A J Wakely. I telephoned them straight away and was greeted with the most kind and  reassuring voice telling me not to worry and if they could help in any way just to let them know and that is just what we did! How thankful we are!
From that moment on all the stress and worry was taken away. We have been gently guided along step by step with no pressure making sure that what was wished by our Aunt and us as her family was carried out. They sorted everything.The funeral service was even more beautiful than we could have hoped for and went so smoothly and with such dignity and respect due to the extreme professionalism and efficiency of Leah and her staff. We would highly recommend them. You and your loved one will be in the best hands as were we and our dear “Auntie.”

5 Andrew Hull 28th Aug 2025

The company were helpful throughout the process. 

5 Tanya Watt 4th Jun 2025

Leah Wakely was professional and friendly and immediately put us at our ease. She kindly and carefully steered us through the whole process and we felt that our loved one was in the best of care. 
We would highly recommend Wakelys Ilminster to anyone.

4 Heather Tarr 3rd Jun 2025

Lovely gentle supportive team, thank you :)

5 Patricia Gilzean 3rd Jun 2025

I cannot say enough about how professional, kind and compassionate the Staff was towards my family and I, from the beginning of the process till the end.
They also treated my deceased sister’s body with the same respect , which was so appreciated when I went in to say goodbye to her.
The funeral procession and the funeral were done with the respect and caring for the deceased and for the attendees.

5 Glyn Perris 2nd Jun 2025

Hi

Really good service, short sweet and to the point of all letting us say goodbye to Dad.

Very friendly helpful service from Leah, who was very kind to mum with offers to help mum get to places she needed to get to as family live so far away. It really was greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Glyn Perris

5 Andrew Jordan 26th May 2025

Have been very comforted and impressed by the service recieved from the whole team at Wakelys. From the moment they were involved, they handled Mum, my sisters and I with the greatest of respect and professionalism. They made a challenging time a lot easier for us, with appropriate guidance and support. Thank You

5 Jeremy Prew 6th May 2025

We received really excellent service from Leah and the team at Ilminster and they provided great comfort and guidance at a difficult time. I have not had too much experience with Funeral Directors (and I hope not to again for a long time!) but I am thankful that we selected Wakleys to act on our behalf - I would definitely recommend them.

5 Carole Clare 5th May 2025

Excellent service, so kind and caring while helping me through such a difficult time.