A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Yeovil
Independent Family Funeral Directors in Yeovil, 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 directors, in Yeovil 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 Yeovil'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, managed by Matthew Paterson and supported by his friendly team; Frank, Anita and Gill.
With over 100 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 SummaryFamilies consistently praise the care and attentiveness shown throughout the entire process, often describing staff as kind, compassionate, and genuinely concerned for their wellbeing during an emotionally difficult time. Many mention how staff took time to listen to their wishes, answered questions thoroughly, and made them feel supported rather than rushed, with several families noting they felt able to add personal touches or make changes to arrangements without hesitation.
Communication features heavily in what families say, with many describing themselves as kept informed at every stage, knowing what would happen next, and finding staff readily available to answer questions or provide guidance. Families value being treated as individuals whose specific needs and requests matter, rather than processed through a standard procedure.
The funeral day itself receives consistent mention, with families noting that services ran smoothly and professionally, that their loved one was treated with dignity and respect, and that the occasion felt like an appropriate and personal goodbye. Several families return to say they used the service multiple times across years, suggesting they felt confident enough to choose them again during subsequent bereavements.
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
Mark Hayward 30th Sep 2026
I cannot praise A. J. Wakeleys enough, Clive & his team are meticulous in planning & providing a seamless process during an otherwise difficult time. We used A. J. Wakeleys for both our mum's & dad's funerals. I was amazed when the staff remembered me by name even though it was four years ago, this is evidence of the genuine care & sympathy shown by the whole team throughout. My deepest thanks to Clive & his team.
Sarah Carter 29th Sep 2026
A J Wakely & Son's provided a first class service for my Mum's funeral. From start to finish they were fantastic, very kind and considerate and friendly. Going through such a sad and emotional time, they helped ease the pressure off organising everything. I couldn't recommend them enough. Thank you for all your help.
Kevin Morton 21st Sep 2026
The service we received was highly professional, really considerate and always delivered with compassion in mind. I would definitely recommend A J Wakely & Sons Ltd to anyone hoping for a personal touch at a difficult time.