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

Kenneth Niven 7th Oct 2025

I found everyone I dealt with at A J Wakely & Sons Ltd to be genuinely caring, extremely professional and attentive to every detail. Communications were first class, advice given with choices made clear. Despite the sad circumstances, a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. 

Howard Porteous 7th Oct 2025

From start to finish, the service and compassion were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and the team demonstrated outstanding professionalism and empathy throughout what was a very difficult time following the loss of my father. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to any family facing one of life’s most challenging moments.

Judy Atkin 7th Oct 2025

Clive and his team delivered a sensitive respectful service from start to finish enabling us to say goodbye without worrying about practical details 

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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 Kenneth Niven 7th Oct 2025

    I found everyone I dealt with at A J Wakely & Sons Ltd to be genuinely caring, extremely professional and attentive to every detail. Communications were first class, advice given with choices made clear. Despite the sad circumstances, a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. 

  • 5 Howard Porteous 7th Oct 2025

    From start to finish, the service and compassion were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and the team demonstrated outstanding professionalism and empathy throughout what was a very difficult time following the loss of my father.

    I would not hesitate to recommend their services to any family facing one of life’s most challenging moments.

  • 5 Judy Atkin 7th Oct 2025

    Clive and his team delivered a sensitive respectful service from start to finish enabling us to say goodbye without worrying about practical details 

  • 5 Andrew Watson 6th Oct 2025

    Faultless ,professional . Many thanks to Ross .

  • 5 Clair Wilcox 6th Oct 2025

    Clive was fantastic in arranging our dad’s funeral we specifically asked for him as he led my mums funeral twenty three and a half years ago. I can’t fault the service they provided very professional and very caring to our needs I would recommend to anyone. 

  • 5 Annette Poulton 6th Oct 2025

    I cannot thank Clive and his team enough for their support and guidance . My mother’s funeral was exactly how I think she would have wanted it. 

  • 5 Mysha Katuka 1st Sep 2025

    Wakeley's were very professional and the process was seamless.

  • 5 Alison Wilcox 29th Aug 2025

    Extremely caring and professional.The whole team are helpful and look after you so well. They make everything easy for you so you don’t have to worry about anything at such a sad time. A huge thank you to Frank ! 

  • 5 Alan Curtis 27th Aug 2025

    A very professional company, dealt with compassion.  

  • 5 Rachel Trickey 27th Aug 2025

    Very professional and compassionate. Matthew and his team provided an excellent service and were always available to assist us. They provided a lovely funeral service at the crematorium which was seamless and everyone who attended commented on what a lovely service it was. We would highly recommend AJ Wakely & Son. 

  • 5 Julie Haylock 27th Aug 2025

    Wakely and Sons 'looked after' both my late mum and dad, and for both services gave them a dignified and personal send off. The service they provided to us as a family from beginning to end was exemplary making a very difficult and sad time that little bit easier to bear.

  • 5 Amanda White 27th Aug 2025

    Very professional services from start to finish.  Guided through the whole process with compassion and empathy.  Very grateful to all, thank you.

  • 5 Donna Parham 27th Aug 2025

    Excellent support and lots of attention to detail that made the day go without a hitch. Very professional service.

  • 5 Julie Redstone 27th Aug 2025

    Really pleased with how they dealt with dad’s funeral. Very professional and kind and caring. 

  • 5 Alan Radcliffe 25th Aug 2025

    Very kind, patient and attentive to detail.
    We have been looked after very well, which has lifted some of the burden in an already very difficult time.

  • 5 James Press 2nd Aug 2025

    I had never had the need to use Funeral Directors services in the Yeovil area before and was pretty well lost as to where to go; particularly in such emotionally charged circumstances. AJ Wakely’s were recommended by a family friend. Once I had chosen them, everyone that I subsequently spoke to said that I was in ‘safe hands’ and so it proved to be. Excellent service throughout from every part of their team. Communication was brilliant. Answered all questions and treated my wider family with respect and kindness at every stage. Absolutely no complaints at all and I would wholeheartedly recommend them.

  • 5 Sandra George 31st Jul 2025

    The family would like to thank the team at Wakely’s for their support and kindness during this difficult and emotional time.
    Especially Matthew he was so kind and helpful and made us feel very at ease, he was also fabulous on the day of the funeral, leading the service and supporting us throughout.
    Thank you so much to you all 

  • 5 Lucinda Cocks 31st Jul 2025

    Wakely’s Yeovil provided the most excellent service from start to finish for our lovely Dad and ourselves. They were not only extremely professional but kind and compassionate. At all stages we were informed of what was happening with proactive communication from them and when we had any questions, these were answered without delay. On the day of the funeral they were extremely friendly and kind, again making sure we were aware of and happy with the arrangements. I can’t recommend them highly enough and would like to thank them all, from Richard and Laura to the pall bearers. Very best wishes from all our family.

  • 5 Melanie Warr 30th Jul 2025

    Very professional from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble for Frank.
    Would definitely recommend them to anyone .
    The service conducted by the Celebrant was excellent.

  • 5 Margaret Ashby 30th Jul 2025

    Professional, helpful and first class service throughout the whole process of organising the funeral and carrying out tasks on the day. The best by far when you need first class support at a difficult time.

  • 5 Marian Murray 30th Jul 2025

    What wonderful service, consideration and, above all, respect was shown by all concerned.   We, as a family, were absolutely delighted with every aspect of Brian’s funeral from Clive’s first visit, Frank’s overseeing at the Crematorium, the Ushers and the helpful office staff.   Nothing was too much trouble.   I have nothing but praise for all concerned.
    My most grateful thanks to you all.

  • 5 Derrick Mapletoft 30th Jul 2025

    Matt and the team were excellent from start to finish. Matt makes every thing so easy with nothing for us to do can’t thank him enough 
    Thank you for every thing that your team has done 

  • 5 Ann Fernyhough 30th Jul 2025

    Everything was so perfect  for such a very sad day.

  • 5 Karen Elliott 30th Jul 2025

    The service was excellent in all circumstances ranging from the care and compassion shown for Alan right through to the funeral itself and after.  Would wholly recommend A J Wakely.

  • 5 Richard England 30th Jul 2025

    Superb Service. Very friendly and reassuringly helpful.

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

Kenneth Niven 7th Oct 2025

I found everyone I dealt with at A J Wakely & Sons Ltd to be genuinely caring, extremely professional and attentive to every detail. Communications were first class, advice given with choices made clear. Despite the sad circumstances, a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. 

Howard Porteous 7th Oct 2025

From start to finish, the service and compassion were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and the team demonstrated outstanding professionalism and empathy throughout what was a very difficult time following the loss of my father. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to any family facing one of life’s most challenging moments.

Judy Atkin 7th Oct 2025

Clive and his team delivered a sensitive respectful service from start to finish enabling us to say goodbye without worrying about practical details 

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