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

John Widger 6th Jan 2026

Wakely Yeovil provided an excellent, professional service. Sympathetic, informative, efficient and helpful throughout my contact with them: from calling them as a totally new customer outside of working hours, through to collecting my Mother's ashes.

John Anthony 6th Jan 2026

Excellent service from start to finish, could not have asked for more

Margaret White 6th Jan 2026

Thank you for your help in arranging this funeral. We were more than satisfied with your swift action, your attention to detail and making this the best possible way of saying goodbye to our friend.

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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 John Widger 6th Jan 2026

    Wakely Yeovil provided an excellent, professional service. Sympathetic, informative, efficient and helpful throughout my contact with them: from calling them as a totally new customer outside of working hours, through to collecting my Mother's ashes.

  • 5 John Anthony 6th Jan 2026

    Excellent service from start to finish, could not have asked for more

  • 5 Margaret White 6th Jan 2026

    Thank you for your help in arranging this funeral. We were more than satisfied with your swift action, your attention to detail and making this the best possible way of saying goodbye to our friend.

  • 5 Caroline Reed 6th Jan 2026

    Could not have been more helpful & kind

  • 5 Becky Bonfield 4th Dec 2025

    Matt and everyone at Wakely’s have been absolutely fantastic in dealing with my dad’s funeral. They were kind, compassionate, friendly and attentive, and delivered a truly personal send off for my dad which he would have loved. I cannot thank them enough for easing us through this difficult time.

  • 5 Alexandra Barbour 4th Dec 2025

    Dealing with Wakeley’s Yeovil staff over a 300 mile gap could have been tricky. But they turned out to be reassuring, calm, professional and kind.

    My relatives ashes were kept for quite a time until I could travel south to collect them but again, this was regarded as part of their excellent service.

  • 5 Andrew Bray 3rd Dec 2025

    AJ Wakely & Sons ensured the smooth running of John's funeral and were always guiding us through the process. It was the best goodbye we could have given John and a large part of that was down to AJ Wakely & Sons.

  • 5 Peter Prager 3rd Dec 2025

    Everything was very well organised. We knew what was going on at every stage. No question was too stupid and all  were answered with empathy.
    From the reception team to the home visits, and on the day of the funeral, the whole process was seamless and conducted in sympathy with the family. 

  • 5 Nigel Martin 3rd Dec 2025

    We used Wakely's 4 years ago when my mum passed away.They provided such an excellent service back then so we decided to let them take care of my dad when he passed away just recently.They are so caring and professional.They guide you through every step without rushing you.The staff are so friendly and helpful and are always available to answer any questions and give advice.If you decide to use Wakely's, I can personally assure you that you and your dearly departed will be treated with kindness and respect. Finally I would like to say that Wakely's fees are extremely reasonable for the excellent service they provide.

  • 5 Ellen Spinella 3rd Dec 2025

    I found  all the  arrangements , very calming , thoughtful , and kind . And was so pleased with the service in general .

  • 5 Karin Collier 3rd Dec 2025

    Wakely’s looked after my stepdad with the utmost care and respect. They also looked after us as a family from start to finish and made us feel like we were the only ones in need of their time even though we know they had other families to look after. We have nothing but good things to say about them and would recommend them to anyone who needs a family member given their final send off. Matt in particular was extremely helpful and caring.

  • 5 Karen Ner 3rd Dec 2025

    Dealt with professionally and with compassion through the whole process. They made a difficult time more bearable. Thank you to all involved.

  • 5 Dawn Butcher 3rd Dec 2025

    The whole process of my mum's death , funeral arrangements and funeral were all carried out with so much compassion. Nothing was too much trouble and all our questions were solved so smoothly. Many thanks to everyone involved you were all so kind and thoughtful. Dawn

  • 5 Judy Atkin 3rd Dec 2025

    Exceptional service and sensitivity 

  • 5 Kevin Robinson 22nd Nov 2025

    Friendly and very helpful

  • 5 Sarah Overd 10th Nov 2025

    A J Wakely & Sons handled my Mother's funeral with dignity, care and respect.
    They were always available to answer any questions and to support me through the process at this difficult time.

  • 5 Shirley Durrant 31st Oct 2025

    They were very helpful, considerate and I can't thank them enough.

  • 5 James Malins 29th Oct 2025

    10/10
    Perfect throughout the entire upsetting experience.
    Elaine left numerous last wishes and all were expertly carried out in detail and with care.

  • 5 Anne Court 29th Oct 2025

    Could not have been better treated. Compassion, kindness, understanding and informative which made the whole sad cope with. Would thoroughly reccomend them. Special cope with. Would thoroughly reccomend them. Special mentions to Frank


    process so much



    Really excellent service.
    All staff very courteous and friendly. I and my family were kept updated regularly.
    We were all treated with compassion, kindness and given time to make important decisons. Would thoroughly reccomend their service





  • 5 Martin Croissant 29th Oct 2025

    Excellent service from start to finish but all the team there

  • 5 Deborah Biddle 29th Oct 2025

    We couldn't have asked for better for our Dad's funeral.
    Wakelys were incredibly professional, caring and kind to all our family.

  • 5 Karyn Calway 29th Oct 2025

    The service that we received from everyone at AJ Wakely was tremendous, nothing was to much trouble and they made you feel at ease whilst going through the grief of losing our dad.

  • 5 Judith Shaw 29th Oct 2025

    A very caring, supportive service from A J Wakely & Sons.

    They made everything run smoothly at such a difficult time.

  • 5 Richard Collier 7th Oct 2025

    I’d like to thank Ross and the team to guide me through difficult choices. You made the funeral process much easier with your kindness and understanding of my unique needs. Thank you. 
    Kind regards Richard. 

  • 5 Juliet Stirrat 7th Oct 2025

    Wakelys were compassionate, discreet and professional at all times. They were at all times considerate of our feelings and requests, offering personal meetings at our house with Clive Wakely. All arrangements with the church, cemetery and printers were taken care of for us. I could not recommend them more highly.

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

John Widger 6th Jan 2026

Wakely Yeovil provided an excellent, professional service. Sympathetic, informative, efficient and helpful throughout my contact with them: from calling them as a totally new customer outside of working hours, through to collecting my Mother's ashes.

John Anthony 6th Jan 2026

Excellent service from start to finish, could not have asked for more

Margaret White 6th Jan 2026

Thank you for your help in arranging this funeral. We were more than satisfied with your swift action, your attention to detail and making this the best possible way of saying goodbye to our friend.

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