
Independent Family-Run Funeral Directors
We deliver with continuity and trust, personal service rooted in community care.
Flexible Ceremonies To Suit All Beliefs
Adaptable ceremonies respectfully accommodate religious, spiritual, and non-religious beliefs with thoughtful professional guidance.
Local Expertise With A Trusted Reputation
Strong local knowledge combined with a longstanding trusted reputation ensures confident, compassionate guidance for families.
Custom Funerals For Unique Lives
We understand that every life is unique, and a bespoke funeral offers a meaningful way to reflect that individuality while honouring a loved one’s story with care and compassion. A personalised farewell allows families to create a service that truly feels right, whether that involves a ceremony in a cherished family garden, a traditional setting, or a gathering enriched with meaningful music, readings, and heartfelt tributes. As a family-run funeral director with over a century of experience, we gently guide and support you through each decision, recognising how emotional and personal this time can be.
At A J Wakely & Sons, bespoke funerals are centred on flexibility, giving families the freedom to choose a venue of significance, incorporate rituals, beliefs, or passions that mattered most, and shape a service that may be religious, non-religious, or entirely informal. Thoughtful touches such as photo displays, memory tables, or live performances can bring comfort and warmth, creating a farewell that feels both personal and reassuring. By working closely with you, listening carefully, and offering compassionate guidance, we ensure every detail feels authentic, respectful, and comforting, helping families say goodbye in a way that truly celebrates a life lived and lovingly remembered.

Independent Family-Run Funeral Directors Since 1897
Flexible Ceremonies To Suit All Beliefs
Local Expertise With A Trusted Reputation
I would like to thank all the team at Wakely & Son for the service they gave my family throughout. Everybody left with their thoughts of a lovely service for my Dad.
A big thank you to Chris Legg who knew us personally but, carried out his duties in a professional way. Thank you to the pallbearers for two amatures to take part which was a kind and heart felt honour.
Debbie Y.
They were absolutely amazing right from the start, arranging everything in accordance with Mum’s wishes and all carried out in an extremely respectful and professional manner.
Funeral Guide
I would just like to pass on our thanks for a well organised funeral for my mother. A sad day for the family but your funeral parlour staff have been amazing, thank you. All of the organisation you carry out for the day was perfect and made what is a very sad day for us give our mother a send off we were all pleased with.
Tanya & Steve
