AJ Wakely & Sons

The Wincanton office of A.J. Wakely & Sons is managed by Claire, with fifth-generation family member Richard Wakely as director. It is an independent family funeral director that has cared for families for over 100 years, with its head office in Bridport and further offices across Dorset and Somerset. The firm was a finalist for Family Business of the Year at the Somerset Business Awards 2026. Services include traditional funerals, bespoke cremations and burials, attended and unattended direct cremation, and woodland and eco funerals. The person who has died is looked after at a chapel of rest until the funeral. Arrangements can be discussed at the office or at home, and a standardised price list and optional extras prices are published. Pre-payment funeral plans are arranged as an appointed representative of Golden Charter. A manager or director is available after hours, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rated 5 from 2 Google reviews.