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

Martin Danes 13th Jul 2022

The service from Wakely's was excellent. Matthew covered every aspect of the funeral and ensured everything went smoothly on the day. There were no hitches and we would have no hesitation in recommending Wakely's.

Miranda Cowen 13th Jul 2022

Made a sad time much easier to manage. Good communication about what was going to happen. Very respectful throughout  Thank you 

David Hadaway 13th Jul 2022

I would like to thank Frank and Matthew for all their assistance and advice leading up to, and on the day of my brothers funeral. Nothing was ever too much trouble and it really helped during a difficult period as my brothers death was so unexpected. Also thanks to the two ladies on reception who always were so friendly and respectful. My thanks are also extended to the Pall Bearers on the day for their help and patience in allowing me to assist in bearing Dennis into the Chapel. The whole procedure from when I first contacted you was made so easy, bearable and dignified. Thank you David Hadaway and family

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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 Martin Danes 13th Jul 2022

    The service from Wakely's was excellent. Matthew covered every aspect of the funeral and ensured everything went smoothly on the day. There were no hitches and we would have no hesitation in recommending Wakely's.

  • 5 Miranda Cowen 13th Jul 2022

    Made a sad time much easier to manage.
    Good communication about what was going to happen.
    Very respectful throughout 
    Thank you 

  • 5 David Hadaway 13th Jul 2022

    I would like to thank Frank and Matthew for all their assistance and advice leading up to, and on the day of my brothers funeral. Nothing was ever too much trouble and it really helped during a difficult period as my brothers death was so unexpected. Also thanks to the two ladies on reception who always were so friendly and respectful. My thanks are also extended to the Pall Bearers on the day for their help and patience in allowing me to assist in bearing Dennis into the Chapel. The whole procedure from when I first contacted you was made so easy, bearable and dignified.



    Thank you

    David Hadaway and family

  • 5 Richard Webber 13th Jul 2022

    Thank you so much for making a very hard situation run so smoothly. You we're very professional at all times.
    Thanks again.

  • 5 Dawn Higgins 13th Jul 2022

    Fantastic 

  • 5 David Burton 27th Jun 2022

    Totally professional business and nothing is too much trouble for your the family. Would recommend Wakeleys all the time.

  • 5 Martyn Sowerbutts 21st Jun 2022

    Their attention to the needs of the family was both helpful and sensitive.

  • 5 Lorraine Tuck 21st Jun 2022

    Amazing service from start to finish.
    Very friendly and supportive throughout

  • 5 Sally Smith 31st May 2022

    Dad would of been proud of how wakleys treated him and his family.  Very friendly and certainly very professional. Thank you especially to Matthew who helped us step by step. Once again thank you from the smifff family. 

  • 5 Nicky Dyer 23rd May 2022

    As I have never had to sort a funeral & even been involved with the arrangements of 1 I didn’t know where to begin, but frank and all the team at Wakelys were so helpful & made me feel very welcome & nothing wasent to much trouble. And I felt my dad was as important to them as he was to me. Thankyou 

  • 5 Julie Febrey 3rd May 2022

    Kind supportive and professional. 

    Listened to our thoughts and requests and advised honestly. 

  • 5 Anna Hine 30th Apr 2022

    Matthew was very supportive and helpful with the planning of my mother’s funeral. Everything went very smoothly and the upmost respect was shown at all times.
    Many thanks to the whole team at A.J. Wakely & Sons in Yeovil. 

  • 5 Athanasios Kokkalis 29th Apr 2022

    Having lost my mother, I approached A J Wakely and to this day I am grateful for fiding them on my most difficult time.
    They are very professional, excellent comminication and most of all, an amazing service delivered on the day to honour my late mother. Thank you and with the best intetions, I hope that I will not need your services any time soon, but if I do, I know that I will be using your services again.

  • 5 Julie Mulder 29th Apr 2022

    Very professional and friendly service

  • 5 June Walters 24th Apr 2022

    Very friendly, compassionate and considerate funeral directors. No pressure selling and they kept us up to date with funeral preparations.

  • 5 Jane Hopper 22nd Apr 2022

    From the moment we made our first phone call, until the end of our contact with the Wakely's team, we couldn't have wished for more compassionate, professional, dignified and friendly treatment. It's a tough time, but Wakely's made our lives easy. Thank you.

  • 5 Ian Balfour 20th Apr 2022

    Wonderful, helpful staff guided us through a difficult time. Thank you for your patience and for supporting us while we finalised our plan.

  • 5 Brian Pilkington 20th Apr 2022

    From the very first meeting with Matthew Paterson to the final farewell 
    nothing was to much trouble. Everything was done to perfection.
    Everyone who I spoke to all said it could not have been done any better.
    It. was exactly as myself and my family wanted it to be, Perfect 
    Many thanks to all of you.  
    Mr Brian A Pilkington 

  • 5 Chrissy Gofford 20th Apr 2022

    Friendly, respectful and very professional, I would certainly recommend. They took all the pressure off in arranging my Fathers funeral which went off like clockwork.
    Many thanks to Frank, Anita and all at Wakelys 

  • 5 Marilyn Hook 9th Apr 2022

    Couldn’t thank them enough for their kindness, consideration and thoughtfulness. 

  • 5 Liz Leach 8th Apr 2022

    Excellent care and professionalism! The whole experience was really supportive with extremely friendly staff. We really appreciated the care and attention to detail that was taken.  Nothing was too much trouble. 

  • 5 Kay Hall 8th Apr 2022

    It was a dead loss,..... but Frank, Danny, & all of Wakely's were brilliant as always ...... Out of this world. 👍😊

  • 5 Ian Hewlett 15th Mar 2022

    Excellent Professional Service and was extremely helpful from the first appointment to discuss the Funeral plan to the actual day.

    On behalf of the family 

    Thank You. 

  • 5 Julian Ing 4th Mar 2022

    Once Again sadly Wakely' have done us proud

  • 5 Sharon Tucker 3rd Mar 2022

    Excellent friendly service. Went out of their way to facilitate our requirements.
    Could not have asked for better. Would recommend without question.

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

Martin Danes 13th Jul 2022

The service from Wakely's was excellent. Matthew covered every aspect of the funeral and ensured everything went smoothly on the day. There were no hitches and we would have no hesitation in recommending Wakely's.

Miranda Cowen 13th Jul 2022

Made a sad time much easier to manage. Good communication about what was going to happen. Very respectful throughout  Thank you 

David Hadaway 13th Jul 2022

I would like to thank Frank and Matthew for all their assistance and advice leading up to, and on the day of my brothers funeral. Nothing was ever too much trouble and it really helped during a difficult period as my brothers death was so unexpected. Also thanks to the two ladies on reception who always were so friendly and respectful. My thanks are also extended to the Pall Bearers on the day for their help and patience in allowing me to assist in bearing Dennis into the Chapel. The whole procedure from when I first contacted you was made so easy, bearable and dignified. Thank you David Hadaway and family

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