A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Yeovil

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Mark Birchall 25th Jun 2025

From start to finish Frank and the staff of Wakely and sons were extremely professional, handling my father’s funeral with utmost respect and dignity. So glad we used them as it me ... ant we had very little to worry about in a somewhat distressing time. more

Julie Samways 25th Jun 2025

Made a very difficult time a little easier by being very supportive respectful and caring.  A beautiful send off . Thank you 

Janis Edwards 25th Jun 2025

Helpful,kind,easy to talk to , excellent service ,thank you

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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

33 Sparrow Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4BT

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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 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.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Mark Birchall 25th Jun 2025

    From start to finish Frank and the staff of Wakely and sons were extremely professional, handling my father’s funeral with utmost respect and dignity.
    So glad we used them as it meant we had very little to worry about in a somewhat distressing time.

  • 5 Julie Samways 25th Jun 2025

    Made a very difficult time a little easier by being very supportive respectful and caring. 
    A beautiful send off . Thank you 

  • 5 Janis Edwards 25th Jun 2025

    Helpful,kind,easy to talk to , excellent service ,thank you

  • 5 Allison Pidgeon 21st Jun 2025

    I cannot thank everyone enough for all their hard work and care taken in organising Dad's funeral. They are all very professional and respectful. Special thanks must go to Ross, who gave so much of his time to listen to us and make everything go smoothly - from the 1st day of picking Dad up to choosing us the perfect celebrant and giving us a stress free day. We are forever indebted to the marvellous service from all - I have no hesitation in recommending this company.

  • 5 Catherine Early 11th Jun 2025

    I cannot fault their kind and dignified service, my Mum was in safe hands…..

  • 5 Angela McClure 3rd Jun 2025

    A wonderful service from start to finish.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Alex Purtill 2nd Jun 2025

    Incredible service from start to finish. Couldn’t have asked for a better execution of an incredibly tough day. 

  • 5 Rosalie Prince 2nd Jun 2025

    Very calm, professional approach and delivered everything on time and as planned.

  • 5 Paul Lees 2nd Jun 2025

    I had to deal with the most terrible situation that can occur in our journey through life. My wife who was the love of my life, soul mate and best friend died.
    I cannot thank the team at AJ Wakerley and sons enough for their professionalism
    compassion and care that was shown to me ,and on behalf of my wife thank you for a beautifull funeral.

  • 5 Carolyn Varley 2nd Jun 2025

    We would like to thank everyone at A J Wakeleys for compassion and support they have shown us at the time of loosing Our Mum. It made a very sad time a little easier.

  • 5 Andrea Fossey 2nd Jun 2025

    We cannot fault the service and care we received from Wakelys. Everything was organised efficiently and sensitively, making our lives so much easier at a very difficult time. We can’t thank them enough. 

  • 5 Andy Conduit 2nd Jun 2025

    The staff were very professional, helpful and showed great respect- would highly recommend their services 
    Special thanks  to Frank, Laura and Naomi and also the rest of the team 

  • 5 Vincent Howarth 30th May 2025

    A very caring and attentive experience at a time when I felt very vulnerable. 
    I cannot recommend this company highly enough.
    I have complete faith and trust in them.
    Thank to every one there

  • 5 Benjamin Bird 7th May 2025

    Frank, Matt and the entire team were brilliant. Thank you

  • 5 Elaine Loader 4th May 2025

    I really couldn't fault anything from start to finish everyone was so kind caring considerate nothing was to much trouble in helping me with and they did the best service for paul and the family all very respectful

  • 5 Lisa Miller 3rd May 2025

    It was a pleasure dealing with Matt and the staff at Wakely's. Would definitely recommend them. They made everything so easy.

  • 5 Simon Moon 2nd May 2025

    Perfect professional service couldn't be more pleased

  • 5 Ruth Maliszewski 1st May 2025

    Excellent service with attention to detail and with great dignity and respect

  • 5 Christopher Young 1st May 2025

    A J Wakely & Son have recently provided their services for my wife and my father. They are highly professional, very sincere and supportive. I could not recommend them more highly.

  • 5 Christine Waddleton 1st May 2025

    At a time when we as a family were grieving and needed every bit of help and support we could get, we were extremely grateful to receive it from Clive Wakely and his staff at their Yeovil branch. Everyone from the girls we spoke to in the office to the driver of our car and the men who formed the funeral cortege, we received nothing but politeness, kindness and genuine concern for our well being. Saying 'Thank you' hardly seems enough, your kindness, and gentle professionalism was wonderful and most definitely helped us get through one of the most difficult days we will ever have. Thank you. Christine Waddleton

  • 5 Michelle White 1st May 2025

    Amazing supportive staff, they are excellent at putting your mind to rest

  • 5 Nicholas Young 1st May 2025

    AJW, have been great. Very compassionate and thoughtful. Took a lot of the stress out of the organisation. Suggested a brilliant celebrant and everything went very well. The family and friends were very complimentary about the organisation and service.

  • 5 Matthew Williams 1st May 2025

    An excellent and sympathetic service. So glad we choose Wakely. 

  • 5 Ian Green 1st May 2025

    Everything went very smoothly.

  • 5 Sharon Wilkins 18th Apr 2025

    Frank and his team at AJ Wakely were very professional, helpful and guided me through the process with so much care and thoughtfulness.
    They made the whole process so much easier.
    I was so pleased with the Land Rover... that made it for me. Dad would of been well chuffed with that.
    Thank you for everything, it was all so beautiful and you all made it very Special.

Address
33 Sparrow Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4BT

Open map

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

Mark Birchall 25th Jun 2025

From start to finish Frank and the staff of Wakely and sons were extremely professional, handling my father’s funeral with utmost respect and dignity. So glad we used them as it me ... ant we had very little to worry about in a somewhat distressing time. more

Julie Samways 25th Jun 2025

Made a very difficult time a little easier by being very supportive respectful and caring.  A beautiful send off . Thank you 

Janis Edwards 25th Jun 2025

Helpful,kind,easy to talk to , excellent service ,thank you

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