A.J. Wakely & Sons - Ilminster Office
Funeral Guide Testimonials
"Leah Wakely along with Kate her colleague could not have been more helpful, sympathetic and above all professional in what was a very sad time for us, dealing with our father's death. We live in Surrey and our father in Somerset so long distance communications which went without a glitch. There is a reason Wakely's are well respected and that is their first class service and true professionalism all done with respect and compassion. Thank you x"
Sarah Tye
"Attentive and efficient service at a difficult time. Thank you.
Barry White
"Everything was taken care of professionally."
Roger Down
"The day of the funeral of our beloved mother was a very sad day for her family but the funeral arrangements were so well managed by Leah that it made it very much easier for us together with the simple but joyous service, the beautiful wicker casket and it adornment with roses, which were our mother's favourite flowers. We are all very grateful to Leah and he colleagues for their care and compassion in helping and guiding us through the difficult time. Thank you."
Carl Fenwick
"Very helpful and caring service. Always there for reassurance and guidance."
Angela Clapp
"A professional and experienced team offering support and advice just when it is needed. Leah and Kate listened and met my requests without issue in a very friendly and appropriate way. Thank you "
Val Thompson
"Wakeley's were respectful, professional, caring and reliable. I felt "looked after" and safe in their hands both prior to and during the funeral. I can only say an enormous thank you for an excellent service."
Valerie Watts
"A J Wakely were extremely kind and helpful through a difficult time."
Hayley Baker
"A friendly, understanding team. Knowledgeable and organised, I found them to be so helpful with all aspects of their service, delivered with the upmost respect at all times. A truly professional service."
Josie Bates
"Leah was very efficient. She put everyone at there ease and the service went very smoothly. Also Kate in the office was very professional in all she did."
Rowland Garland
"Excellent, friendly service"
Neil Rowe
"Brilliant, they made everything so easy which took the pressure off me, nothing was to much trouble. They done my dad proud so I am so glad I used them. Many thanks from all the family, Flynn"
Jonathan Barrett
"Wakely's help and support with our service for Mum was really impressive and an important part of making the day much more uplifting than we had imagined it could be. They were friendly, understanding, efficient, cheerful and thought of everything - just what was needed."
Miranda Paterson
"I felt very comfortable and confident with Leah in arranging my husband's funeral. She was patient, sensitive and understanding and coped in a caring way with my grief. Her professionalism during the service was unobtrusive and supportive. Both Leah and Kate have given me support I needed. I am extremely grateful to them"
Margaret Harper
"Wakely provide sn excellent service and made sure that everything ran smoothly for my Mothers funeral. Their professionalism made one of the hardest periods of my life, much more manageable."
James Scott
"Leah & Kate have been kind, compassionate & helpful while guiding myself, Anna & Emily through what has been a distressing & stressful time & we thank them for their support."
Penny White
"Professional and compassonate in every way, would reccomend.Lea and Kate are outstanding."
Robert Ludgate
"Professional, caring and reassuring throughout. Thank-you for a beautiful send off for our Mum."
Jackie Thomason
"A J Wakely & Son arranged my Wife’s funeral in a dignified, compassionate and professional manner of which I am truly grateful for."
Joseph De Pasquale
"Leah, Kate and the team were friendly, kind and caring and provided a professional service which fulfilled all our wishes. Thank you."
Joan Cox
"Very professional with a personal touch, couldn’t have asked for better!"
Richard Hine
"Very compassionate and honest with all parts of the funeral arrangements and service."
Susan Hooper
"Professional at all times whilst offering our family support throughout our difficult time. Would highly recommend"
Celia Denton
"Wakeleys provided an outstanding service for my late sister. I live 2 hours away from Ilminster so I had to organise things at a distance. Leah and her staff managed things superbly, with just the right amount of advice and guidance. Thank you."
John Boston
"I found that the complete service given by A.J.Wakely for my sister Pamela's funeral was excellent in all respects."
Mervyn Woolcott
"From start to finish, Leah showed exactly the right approach to our whole family. She was caring & listened to our needs & the team delivered. There was no pressure & any guidance was given in a pleasant way. Thank you."
Maurice Baigent
"Very well organised at a very difficult time for me and carried out the necessary duties that go with the departure of the love of my life without fuss and showed considerable sympathy."
Max Putnam
"Leah was wonderful and she took all of the pressure off and guided us through the planning and the day. Cannot thank them enough"
Natasha Wensley
"Thank you for being organised, kind, sensitive and on our side."
Susan MacKenzie
"A J Wakely were outstanding in the care and attention given to our late father. Both Leah, Kate and the rest of the team ensured every detail was handled with care and compassion. Thank you from Richard and Paul"
Paul Swain
"Approachable, helpful and respectful at all times."
Anthea Millard
"My family and I cannot rate Wakelys highly enough. Their kindness and compassion were authentic. Their organisation and guidance were efficient and much appreciated. We felt looked after, respected and listened to. Dad got the send off that he would have wanted. Thank you."
Sarah Bickley
"Wakelys Ilminster provided a first class service at a difficult time"
Jeff Speke
"Used them 3 times now and I can't thank them enough for there professional manner, understanding. I can highly recommend Ilminster branch. Kate and leah are amazing, nothing is too much trouble."
Sue Dyer
"Thank you for organising the funeral for Shirley Earl Care & attention for every detail was made so the day went ahead smoothly."
Karen O'Brien
"As a family, we cannot thank Leah, Kate and all the team that have helped us through this extremely difficult period. The kindness and compassion throughout has been such a help. In such difficult circumstances, the professionalism of everyone has been amazing."
Mark English
"Leah and Kate from Wakelys were extremely professional, very understanding and supportive to me and my family whilst we arranged my late husbands funeral. They listened and guided us through the arrangements and made sure his farewell was everything we wanted for him. Thank you."
Hayley Baker
"Leah and the team were exceptional. So helpful, understanding and organised at a difficult time. Nothing was too much and they made the day go smoothly and we didn’t have to worry about anything. Mum would have been proud."
Sarah Bremner
"From start to finish every effort was made to respect are wishes, can't fault you all."
Steven Duke
"Kind and professional."
Bridget Schneiders
"I WANT TO THANK WAKLEYS FOR ALL THEIR HELP IN ARRANGING KATH'S FUNERAL, EVERYTHING WENT LIKE CLOCKWORK.THE SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT"
Gordon Childs
"At what can be such a difficult and emotional time, organising a funeral for a loved one, it was a comfort to meet the team at A J Wakely & Sons in Ilminster who throughout, were so supportive in not only carrying out my late Mum's wishes to a t but also providing a blanket of reassurance around me from the first conversation to the service. At a time of vulnerability, it made a huge difference knowing that the planning was carried out impeccably, professionally and with such empathy. Highly recommend them. Thankyou so much Leah and team"
Alison Beard
"The service provided by all was professional, helpful, compassionate and comforting at a very difficult time."
Sarah Hawkins
"No words can describe how beautiful mums funeral was the care we received was absolutely incredible in such a difficult time what an incredible funeral directors you are such care and empathy was taken you gave my mum the send off she deserved thankyou for being so caring and amazing"
Maria Phillips
"This is the second time that Wakley have organised a funeral for us, first my sister then my brother in law, they were very kind, caring, nothing was too much trouble and guided us through the process during very sad and emotional times. We met with Leah and Kate several times we would like to say thank you very much."
Sue Gutteridge
"From the initial contact until the conclusion of the Funeral. The service given by Kate, Leah and the pallbearers was of the highest standard.The family cannot thank you enough for a very professional job well done."
Rowland Garland
"I cannot praise AJ Wakeley enough, especially Kate, everything we asked for was done with kindness and compassion, Thank you so much for making such a sad occasion so much easier to deal with. (I'm sure our lovely Sheila would agree)."
Ettie Roberts
"Both with the planning of the funeral & the service itself , I knew I was in safe hands . I was reassured by Leah throughout & impressed with her patience with us all!"
Ruth Taylor
"Professional, kind and made a difficult life event really as easy and painless as possible. A very reassuring presence."
David Milton
"From the moment we contacted A J Wakelys & Son at the Ilminster office Leah was absolutely fantastic and supported and guided us the whole way at this very difficult time. Kate was always able to answers any queries too & kept us updated. Amazing service and can highly recommend."
Alison Drayton
"We found the whole service excellent, both Leah and Kate showed empathy towards us all at a very difficult time.
Kate was incredibly approachable when we visited both for expected visits and when we just walked in unexpectedly, she was exceptional throughout.
Leah visited at home to arrange the funeral again she was excellent, she listened and gave sound advice throughout, in a very calm manner which helped beyond words so thank you Leah.
The only downside which really is minimal is during the service we wanted Dads bugle stood up on his coffin unfortunately it was laid down, but as I said a very minimal complaint!
Would we use wakeley’s again absolutely, they really were extremely professional and caring throughout an extremely difficult and emotional time"
Janet Real
"You were extremely kind and caring and I’m very grateful for all your help and understanding. Thank you."
Roger Wholey
"To Katie, Leah, and your incredible team. Thank you so much for looking after us as a family and the care, consideration you have given us all, even though it was a terrible time for us we could not have gone through this without your support. It was greatly appreciated by us all during a very sad time."
Mandy Smith
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