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.

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

Professional Standards

  • 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
  • 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

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 Summary

Many families emphasise the care and attentiveness shown throughout the process, describing staff as kind, compassionate, and genuinely invested in supporting them during a difficult time. Several mention how the team listened carefully to their wishes and made them feel heard, while others note that staff members went beyond what was expected to accommodate individual needs and requests.

Families frequently describe the funeral day itself as running smoothly and seamlessly, with detailed attention to every element of the service. Many comment on how the arrangements reflected their loved one's personality and wishes, and several mention receiving compliments from guests about the quality and dignity of the occasion.

Communication and guidance emerge as things families mention consistently, with many noting they were kept informed at every stage and felt supported through choices they had to make. Several describe feeling that the process was made manageable and less stressful because staff took time to explain things clearly and answer questions without rushing them.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Darren Quinn 25th Mar 2021

    Could not have provided a better service 

  • 5 Jackie Crook 25th Mar 2021

    The kindness and understanding given at this difficult time was very much appreciated. Thank You.

  • 5 Michelle Freke 25th Mar 2021

    We received an excellent service very professional

  • 5 Maria Greening 24th Mar 2021

    The support and kindness from the team at A J Wakely and Sons has been incredible at this difficult time. When my sister sadly passed away suddenly in February we decided to use wakelys from previous experience with friends and family members also having used them before. I spoke with a lovely gentleman called Frank who was very kind and helpful, he advised us on what to do next and arranged an appointment to come to see us very promptly after to start arranging my sisters funeral. He was very patient and companionate also very knowledgeable. The office team were very helpful with any questions we had to ask. Frank made sure I had a briefing the day before the funeral so we know exact timings and what to expect on the day. He and the celebrant at Yeovil crematorium (Philippa) provided a beautiful service for our precious sister, granddaughter, daughter, niece, cousin and friend which we as a family will be forever grateful for. Due to the current restrictions we was restricted to 30 people allowed to attend the service but we was able to have the service webcast so that people that wasn't able to be there in person had the opportunity to pay their respects still. Wakelys always let us know any updates when needed and we just knew that she was in safe hands and she would be looked after like one of their own. I would highly recommend A J Wakely and Sons to look after your loved ones and you throughout the the difficult times. Many thanks, the Greening + Wood family.

  • 5 Kim Wheeler 24th Mar 2021

    From start to finish Matt and Tracey gave excellent service with great compassion to our family especially with the current pandemic. The service was lovely and  had some lovely comments from family and friends who were able to attend . Many thanks to all who supported us. Kim &Dave

  • 5 Angela Osmond 24th Mar 2021

    I couldn’t have asked for a better funeral directors. You were all so kind and pleasant and reassuring in all what was happening. And it was never to much trouble for you to keep moving mum about so we could come and see her and you didn’t mind how long we stayed . Thankyou wakelys your the best x

  • 5 Nick Forest 24th Mar 2021

    Frank offered a very caring service much appreciated

  • 5 Dawn Banfield 11th Mar 2021

    From the initial phone call you have been supportive, compassionate and understanding which has made this process at a very difficult time much easier to process. So I would like to thank everyone at A J Wakely for the respect that you have given me and my family.

  • 5 Marie Clements 11th Mar 2021

    Brilliant service from planning the funeral to the service. Cannot fault AJ Wakelys. Very caring and easy to deal with. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Kevin Howe 10th Mar 2021

    Excellent all round.

  • 5 Eric Evans 4th Mar 2021

    Wonderful support and service all the time thanks to all of your staff 

  • 5 Anthony Rawlin 3rd Mar 2021

    Very understanding giving support and explaining all that is required with empathy and making the experience as easy as possible 

  • 5 Lorna Porter 3rd Mar 2021

    They are brilliant, helpful in every way. Always at the end of the phone. They was very professional and looked after Dad in the most respectful manner. They treated us just like their family.

  • 5 Kelly Score 2nd Mar 2021

    From the first point of contact and throughout entire process I found the staff to be courteous and professional, yet at all times delivering the personal touch ,I cannot thank Matt and the staff enough for the entire service that they gave to my mum .

  • 5 Gail Sinclair 23rd Feb 2021

    We were treated with kindness and respect at every stage of the process following the passing of my dad. I can’t thank them enough. They were outstanding.

  • 5 Andy Gould 23rd Feb 2021

    From the first point of contact and throughout entire process I found the staff to be courteous and professional, yet at all times delivering the personal touch ... Excellent

  • 5 Cameron Head 23rd Feb 2021

    Highly professional and very well organized.

  • 5 Craig Downes 11th Feb 2021

    I am writing this as both an Ordained Minister who officiated the funeral and as family to my late Aunt whose funeral this was. In both I can say without reservation or hesitation that Wakely (Yeovil) were exemplary in their kindness, compassion and professionality. At a time of great pain and loss, their discretion, helpfulness and gentleness made such a difference to our family. They were a real blessing to us. I have considerable experience over years of working with Funeral Directors. The service we received ranks amongst the very top few on my list and I will heartily recommend them to officiants and families.
    To the team at Wakely & Sons (Yeovil) Thank you for all that you have done.
    Rev CD

  • 5 Sue Thompson 10th Feb 2021

    Wakeley's were brilliant from beginning to end. The support was great, they were always pleasant on the phone and didn't mind explaining things again - and again. The funeral was very professional, they organised everything exactly as I wished and it went very smoothly. I chose them because several people recommended them to me and I can see why. I feel they could not have done more to make a difficult time easier for me.

  • 5 Tony Hayward 9th Feb 2021

    Wakely and Sons, Yeovil conducted themselves with great understanding and compassion. There was nothing that was too much trouble and everything was carried out according to our wishes during a very difficult Covid-19 period.

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

Professional Standards

  • 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
  • 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

Darren Quinn 25th Mar 2021

Could not have provided a better service 

Jackie Crook 25th Mar 2021

The kindness and understanding given at this difficult time was very much appreciated. Thank You.

Michelle Freke 25th Mar 2021

We received an excellent service very professional

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