AJ Wakely & Sons

08/08/2025

29/07/2025

On Wednesday, Simon conducted a funeral at the beautiful St Mary’s Church in Maiden Newton, Dorchester.

We also took the opportunity to capture some updated photographs of our funeral directors in action, showcasing the professionalism and care that goes into every service we provide.

Here’s a first look at Simon on the day, with more photos to follow soon.

A traditional, bespoke funeral service for those who wish to arrange a personalised funeral service and burial or cremation.

29/07/2025

⚽️🐝 THANK YOU! 🐝⚽️

A huge thank you to AJ Wakely & Sons for entering our sponsorship draw and for their continued support of Bridport Youth Football Club.

A.J.Wakely & Sons is a family-run business that has been providing an independent funeral director service to the bereaved since 1897.
For four generations the Wakely family has had a strong presence in the local community and has provided a personal, sensitive and caring service upon which their company's reputation has steadily grown.

We encourage our Local community to show their support for a business that supports us. Let’s back those who back Bridport Youth FC! 👏

21/07/2025

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month.

This month is dedicated to raising awareness and continuing to offer support to all parents who have experienced a heartbreaking loss of a child, at any age or under any circumstances.

While National Bereaved Parents Day took place on the 3rd of July, the message continues throughout the month.

You are not alone in your grief. If you are struggling, we encourage you to reach out for support. The Grief Chat service is available on our website, connecting you with bereavement counsellors who are there to listen and help.

https://ajwakely.com/grief-support.php

26/06/2025

We're always grateful to receive feedback from the families we’ve supported, and we wanted to share this kind letter recently sent to Matt at our Yeovil office.

Helping people through such a difficult time is never something we take lightly, and it’s reassuring to know our care and guidance made a difference.

Thank you to this family for their thoughtful words.

I know we have thanked you in person but left the need to put in writing how grateful myself, Martin & Dawn are for the exceptional help and kindness during the sad months following the death of Phil, our beloved husband and father. So many burdens were taken off our shoulders, allowing us time to g...

26/06/2025

📣 Sponsor Appreciation Post 🐝⚽️

A huge thank you to AJ Wakely & Sons for sponsoring our Under 8 mixed age group and for their continued support of Bridport Youth Football Club.

Your generosity has made a real difference, Helping us make this tournament happen!
We’re honoured to have sponsors like A.J. Wakely & Sons and represent such a valued local business on and off the pitch.

Special thanks to the team at A.J. Wakely & Sons — you’ve gone above and beyond for our club, and we’re truly grateful.

We encourage our Local community to show their support for a business that supports us. Let’s back those who back Bridport Youth FC! 👏

17/06/2025

We’re delighted to announce that Simon Wakely has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Melplash Show!

A long-standing supporter of the show and passionate about giving back to our local community, Simon speaks about his new role and what the show means to him in the June edition of the Bridge magazine.

You can read more about his interview over on our website: https://www.ajwakely.com/news/simon-wakely-bridge-magazine.php

Simon Wakely has featured in June's edition of the Bridge magazine to discuss AJ Wakely, what it's like being a funeral director, and most importantly his exciting new role as the charman of the Melplash Show, the biggest agricultural show enjoyed by many in the South West. You can read the article....

10/06/2025

27/05/2025

We are proud to share that our Bridport office has raised a total of £211.16 forFerne Animal Sanctuary in Chard.

This amount has been raised through the MuchLoved tribute pages and the kind donations made by families in memory of their loved ones.

Thank you to everyone who contributed — your generosity not only honours the memory of those we've cared for, but also supports a wonderful local charity doing important work for animals in need.

A traditional, bespoke funeral service for those who wish to arrange a personalised funeral service and burial or cremation.

12/05/2025

After the flooding earlier this year, we are delighted to share that our Chard office will be reopening tomorrow, Tuesday 13th May!

Thank you to everyone for your patience and ongoing support during this time. We look forward to serving the Chard community once again.

In 1986 A.J.Wakely & Sons opened an office in Chard. Over the past three decades we have built a long-standing association with the community by helping bereaved families and working with local churches and groups. At the end of 2018, the office was refurbished to create a comfortable and relaxed en...

12/05/2025

We wanted to take a moment to share a heartfelt thank you letter received by Tim & Fran at our Lyme Regis office last month.

It’s always incredibly moving to hear how our care and support has made a difference to families during such a difficult time, and why families continue to trust these memorable moments with us.

Thank you to the family who took the time to write to us. For more lovely reviews received by our Lyme Regis office, please visit our website.

https://ajwakely.com/lyme-regis/reviews.php

On behalf of my family, I would just like to thank you for all the advice, help and kindness you have shown us over the last few months; collecting Mum from Bymead, through her funeral in September and then her interment service at St Mary's.

12/05/2025