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.

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Joanna Thuell 1st Feb 2025

Absolutely outstanding service from the outset. Happy to be on hand for advice and offered prompts for things I would not have thought of. Cannot rate them highly enough for a top quality service, the right level of sensitivity and attention to detail.

Shelley Drury 1st Feb 2025

Frank and the team were amazing so much support gave, nothing was to much effort thanks all 

Leslie Hentschel 1st Feb 2025

Leading up to , during and right to the end everything was done in a professional , organised and caring way. Rose my wife and myself woukd like to thank everyone involved at Wakely's in Yeovil for their devotion in helping us through this horrendously difficult time.

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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 Joanna Thuell 1st Feb 2025

    Absolutely outstanding service from the outset. Happy to be on hand for advice and offered prompts for things I would not have thought of. Cannot rate them highly enough for a top quality service, the right level of sensitivity and attention to detail.

  • 5 Shelley Drury 1st Feb 2025

    Frank and the team were amazing so much support gave, nothing was to much effort thanks all 

  • 5 Leslie Hentschel 1st Feb 2025

    Leading up to , during and right to the end everything was done in a professional , organised and caring way. Rose my wife and myself woukd like to thank everyone involved at Wakely's in Yeovil for their devotion in helping us through this horrendously difficult time.

  • 5 Christopher Young 31st Jan 2025

    AJ Wakely provided a professional and comprehensive service for my wife. It was a hugely distressing situation that they eased by their quiet advice and guidance. I strongly recommend their service.

  • 5 Jane Baker 31st Jan 2025

    A professional and caring service that supported us every step of the way

  • 5 Ken Whittle 31st Jan 2025

    Professional, and sincere from first point of contact to the final farewell, thank you so very much

  • 5 Dawn Buckler 6th Jan 2025

    Our family would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Wakely for guiding us through the wishes of our mum at a difficult time just before Christmas.

    Special thanks to Ross the undertaker who was so caring,kind and compassionate and made the arrangements perfectly and with gentle humour when we needed it.

    We have used Wakely & Sons as a family many times over the years and would not hesitate to recommend them.


  • 5 Julie Jones 24th Dec 2024

    I would like to say a big thanku to Ross who has been so helpful during the loss of my mum thanku

  • 5 Paul Dodge 23rd Dec 2024

    All at A J Wakely and sons of Yeovil provided a very professional, courteous, and prompt service at a very stressful time , I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Lesley Bulmer 23rd Dec 2024

    What a wonderful service the gave, caring, friendly, helpful 

  • 5 Sue Merchant 23rd Dec 2024

    I can't thank you enough for amazing support you provided me right from our initial call to the funeral. You went over and above to ensure that my aunt's wishes were met.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Martin Young 23rd Dec 2024

    As professional, courteous, efficient and caring as ever (this is our third time using their services, so it can be easy to take 5* service for granted!). 

  • 5 Conleth Burns 11th Dec 2024

    A J Wakely in Yeovil managed a family funeral with warmth, military precision and dignity. Everything from start to finish was considered, and the advice given by Frank in Yeovil was a great help in understanding the process, and ensuring that all of the other participants including church and crematorium were acting in concert and fully aware of family wishes. Everything about the service provided by Wakelys was perfect, including drivers and pall bearers, and I would strongly recommend them to anyone dealing with a bereavement as they will steer you through the process with humanity, care and attention. First class service from a fantastic team.

  • 5 Anna-Marie Stephens 5th Nov 2024

    Thank you to the whole team.  You were all amazing and so kind and caring whilst providing a highly proficient professional service xxx

  • 5 Adam McDonough 31st Oct 2024

    Everybody at A J Wakely & Sons were fantastic and treated my Dad with the upmost respect and dignity. 



    Fantastic team

  • 5 Lesley Love 29th Oct 2024

    We were so pleased with the whole experience from start too finish. You did my mum proud and made us feel at ease.

  • 5 Tony Enticott 8th Oct 2024

    Matthew & team have taken care of us @ 3x funerals in the last 4x years.
    Each one was handled sympathetically & individually & provided calm at a very emotional time. I will always use Matthew when the time comes :)

  • 5 Lisa Liu 8th Oct 2024

    Such a caring and compassionate company, always willing to help and make the process easier.

  • 5 Michelle Cheeseman 29th May 2024

    We cannot thank AJ Wakely enough for all their help and kindness shown to us at the sad time of loosing our dear mum. 
    Nothing was too much trouble for the team to help us with.
    Frank is simply the best!!
    We can only say a big thankyou to you all xxx

  • 5 Gail Mitchell 22nd May 2024

    You are in safe,kind caring hands with Yeovil Wakelys.

    Recently organised my Dads Funeral, felt out of my depth, but Matt was there to guide, help and support you all the way. The office staff will do anything to help you.
    On the day, Dad was treated with care and respect, and Matt there to support with so much kindness.
    Recommend Wakelys Thank you all.

  • 5 Phil Masters 21st May 2024

    Matthew, Naomi and all the team have made a difficult time so much easier. From the care you took of my brother and making him look so good, to the arrangements, service sheets and everything on the day of the funeral, it has been perfect. We are very grateful for their professionalism, kindness, care and attention to detail

  • 5 Holly Groves 21st May 2024

    Excellent and very professional service from Matthew and team. I cannot thank them enough for helping to slightly ease a very difficult time after loosing My Mum. Would highly recommend AJ Wakley to anyone!

  • 5 Alison Enticott 21st May 2024

    Matt was so kind and considerate of our wishes for dad, as were the rest of the staff; including those assisting on the day and the kind admin staff. Always ready to help and entirely understanding. We are so grateful- the service was lovely. Our celebrant suggested by Matt; Tracey Reeves was just perfect; kind, considerate throughout and beautiful words written about our dad/ grandad. Thank you. 

  • 5 Karl Howells 21st May 2024

    Very respectful and professional throughout the whole process, in what was a tricky time, the team made things quite simple. Thank you.

  • 5 Maria Hopgood 1st Mar 2024

    We cannot thank you enough at AJ Wakely Yeovil for all the lovely care and support you gave us and for looking after our Mum and Dad when they sadly passed away. You showed so much dignity and respect in the way that you cared for our parents and you arranged everything down to the smallest detail. It made us feel that we mattered and that nothing was too much trouble. We were so grateful for all the invaluable help, chats and cups of tea! Especially because although you had been there in exactly the same way when Mum passed away just over a year ago, you intuitively understood that when Dad passed away he too was a character and a person all of his own. Being mindful of this you thoughtfully guided and supported us in arranging funerals that reflected who they were perfectly. Your kindness, professionalism and understanding will never be forgotten and you made a very sad time much more bearable whilst looking after our Mum and Dad. Thank you so much again. 
    Maria & Lyn. 

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

Joanna Thuell 1st Feb 2025

Absolutely outstanding service from the outset. Happy to be on hand for advice and offered prompts for things I would not have thought of. Cannot rate them highly enough for a top quality service, the right level of sensitivity and attention to detail.

Shelley Drury 1st Feb 2025

Frank and the team were amazing so much support gave, nothing was to much effort thanks all 

Leslie Hentschel 1st Feb 2025

Leading up to , during and right to the end everything was done in a professional , organised and caring way. Rose my wife and myself woukd like to thank everyone involved at Wakely's in Yeovil for their devotion in helping us through this horrendously difficult time.

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