AJ Wakely & Sons

AJ Wakely & Sons is an independent family funeral director whose head office is in Bridport, with further offices across Dorset, Somerset and Devon. The business began when Arthur and Ernie Wakely opened in Broadwindsor, and Jack Wakely opened the first Bridport office in 1970. Simon Wakely, with almost 30 years of experience, now works with his relatives and with funeral directors Tim Nickels and Chris Legg. Bespoke burials and cremations, attended and unattended direct cremation and woodland or eco funerals are arranged, and the person who has died is cared for in the chapel of rest. Plans can be discussed at the office or at home. The firm is a member of the NAFD and the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors. It offers pre-payment plans through Golden Charter and a service open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rated 5.0 from 12 Google reviews.