A J Wakely & Sons Ltd, Yeovil

180 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Sarah Stoddart 2nd Mar 2023

A truly wonderful company with great staff. Frank made Dads funeral a wonderful celebration of his life and made us very at ease during the entire process 

Nikki Gibbons 2nd Mar 2023

An Excellent service wonderful staff Matthew especially was great all the way through they did dad proud thank you so very much

Lorraine Roberts 1st Mar 2023

Really appreciated all the support through a difficult time. Very kind, understanding and our wishes were met fully.

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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
Call: 01935 313407

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 Sarah Stoddart 2nd Mar 2023

    A truly wonderful company with great staff. Frank made Dads funeral a wonderful celebration of his life and made us very at ease during the entire process 

  • 5 Nikki Gibbons 2nd Mar 2023

    An Excellent service wonderful staff Matthew especially was great all the way through they did dad proud thank you so very much

  • 5 Lorraine Roberts 1st Mar 2023

    Really appreciated all the support through a difficult time. Very kind, understanding and our wishes were met fully.

  • 5 Andrew Shire 1st Mar 2023

    Very sympathetic, friendly and efficient service

  • 5 Kaye Joyce 1st Mar 2023

    Aj wakley and sons were very easy and pleasant to deal with they helped us through a very difficult time they done exactly as we requested and the service was faultless 

  • 5 Elaine Miller 1st Mar 2023

    We had excellent service from Wakely & son in Yeovil. It was easy to make contact, and they were all easy to speak to. From start to finish, everything was completed in a professional manner, for which I was very grateful. I could not have asked for a better all round service.

    Elaine

  • 5 Ian Paterson 5th Feb 2023

    A very professional service from start to finish. Our first point of contact was Matthew who dealt with all arrangements in a very respectful manner. Everything was explained in detail and all our wishes with regard to the funeral service were met, including downloading our choice of music and organising a webcast so that family members living abroad could view proceedings. Laura in the office kept us informed with regard to arrangements. Tracey the Celebrant who conducted the funeral service was excellent as was Frank who dealt with proceedings on the day. I would highly recommend A J Wakeley & Sons.

  • 5 Catherine Helyar 2nd Feb 2023

    Couldn’t have asked for better. A very compassionate and efficient service provided by Matthew and his team in Yeovil.  Nothing was too much trouble and the attention to detail was superb. We thank the entire team for giving us so much help and support at such a difficult time. 

  • 5 Richard Pither 1st Feb 2023

    EXCELLENT *****

  • 5 Paula Ronaldson 1st Feb 2023

    A very friendly and professional business. Frank was very helpful throughout the whole process his knowledge and experience made the planning and funeral service run smoothly. We had good communications throughout, he also kindly extended the opening hours in the Chapel of Rest in order to meet the families needs.

    Everything ran smoothly on the day of the funeral. The vehicles and staff were immaculately turned out. All the staff were extremely helpful.

  • 5 Susan Meen 31st Jan 2023

    The most efficient service delivered in a quiet, kind and compassionate way that made a stressful time more bearable.

    We would recommend A J Wakely & Sons to anyone.

  • 5 Rebecca Bosson 31st Jan 2023

    The team were professional, kind and caring throughout and we have been very grateful for their assistance in getting us through this process

  • 5 Robert Chedzoy 31st Jan 2023

    Excellent thank you for making the service very beautiful you did such a wonderful job

  • 5 Marguerite Hooper 31st Jan 2023

    Very helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them. They provided everything needed to make the funeral go smoothly

  • 5 Robert Rawles 31st Jan 2023

    They were wonderful kind caring and nothing was to much trouble.


    At a time of so much grief and sorrow they took care of everything as well as giving comfort. Just wonderful thank you.

  • 5 Megan Gummer 11th Jan 2023

    Matthew was most kind, helpful, patient, compassionate and professional in organising, from beginning to end, my Mum’s funeral.  Also, am most grateful to wonderful help in reception, flowers arranged, and to a truly lovely service provided by celebrant Philippa Roberts.

  • 5 Denise McMullen 30th Dec 2022

    This company has been used in the past by family so there was no question about using again such friendly kind staff and helped us all the way with arrangements for the perfect service we required .

  • 5 Rosalie Hunt 30th Dec 2022

    The service we received from A.J. Wakely’s in Yeovil for my Dad’s funeral arrangements was excellent. They guided us through the whole process and took care of everything in a very professional and caring way. We felt we were in good hands all the way through and can’t thank them enough.

  • 5 Sandra Matthews 30th Dec 2022

    Wonderfull and took all the pressure away from the family.

  • 5 Christopher Davidge 30th Dec 2022

    Wakely’s handled my father’s funeral in a sympathetic and professional manner. I have no hesitation in recommending them. 

  • 5 Mike Paull 30th Dec 2022

    Excellent service from a great team. Advised us throughout

  • 5 Simon Dwyer 30th Dec 2022

    A J Wakeley looked after my Mum when she passed away at the start of December. Matt and the team at Wakeley’s provide a professional, courteous and compassionate service. Matt organised everything and we were very pleased that everything went so well on the day. It certainly helped us all.. We would absolutely recommend Wakeley’s to others. Thank you. Simon, Tracey and the rest of the family.

  • 5 Laura Pottinger 30th Dec 2022

    Exceptional service. At every step of the process we were treated with utmost care and respect and their attention to detail was excellent. The celebrant they recommended also went above and beyond to give my mother the best send off we could have hoped for.

  • 5 Mike Gager 29th Nov 2022

    Matt understood our requirements exactly, and everything was carried out to perfection

  • 5 Dave Miel 29th Nov 2022

    Very courteous & respectful.
    Nothing was any trouble.

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

Sarah Stoddart 2nd Mar 2023

A truly wonderful company with great staff. Frank made Dads funeral a wonderful celebration of his life and made us very at ease during the entire process 

Nikki Gibbons 2nd Mar 2023

An Excellent service wonderful staff Matthew especially was great all the way through they did dad proud thank you so very much

Lorraine Roberts 1st Mar 2023

Really appreciated all the support through a difficult time. Very kind, understanding and our wishes were met fully.

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