A.J.Wakely & Sons - Ilminster Office
Our Ilminster office has been serving the local community and surrounding area since 1989. The office is run on a daily basis by our experienced funeral director Leah Wakely along with the support of Kate.
Finalists of the "Family Business of the Year" Award at the Somerset Business Awards 2026
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Leah,
Funeral Director
Diploma in Funeral Arranging and Administration (DipFAA).
In 1996, after leaving school, Leah started her career in Bridport working and training alongside her father, David Wakely, and brother, Simon Wakely.
Following a career break to raise a family, Leah returned to work in 2014 at our Lyme Regis office, later moving to our Chard and Ilminster offices. During her time with A.J.Wakely & Sons she has enjoyed directing funerals for local families and building relationships with local churches and businesses.
Kate,
Office Manager
Kate is experienced, compassionate and responsible for the day-to-day management of the office. She is here to offer support, guidance and advice to Ilminster and the surrounding communities.
A.J.Wakely & Sons adhere and uphold the National Association of Funeral Directors code of Practice, ensuring that all members of its staff are trained to recognise the code and their responsibilities to adhere to it. The office is inspected by the NAFD regularly, with the most recent NAFD inspection less than a year ago. The certificate confirming that A.J.Wakely & Sons passed the inspection is proudly displayed in the office.
Testimonials
"I wanted to write and tell you how much we appreciate how you managed John's funeral. You and your staff were excellent, very caring and understanding.
In this world, we are quick to complain but often don’t give positive feedback. Please pass on my appreciation. I would certainly recommend you.
With thanks."
David
"Leah, we just wanted to thank you for your helping us during a very difficult and stressful time. We felt from that awful day that we met you at mum's house that we had made the right decision. Both you and your staff were so professional but also caring and supportive. You allowed us to make decisions about mum's funeral that she would have wanted and we all felt that she would have been proud and happy with the service.
We would also like to thank you for recommending Rev Tim Cook, he was brilliant and suited us and what we wanted perfectly. So many of mum's family and friends thought the service beautiful and we couldn't have done that without yourselves and Tim."
Dawn & Judy
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