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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Weymouth
Cotton & Son has been serving the Weymouth, Portland, and surrounding communities since 1912, providing compassionate and professional funeral services rooted in tradition. As a family-owned business for over a century, we prioritise dignity, personalisation, and attention to detail, ensuring each funeral reflects the unique life being honoured. Our team, including NAFD-qualified directors Margaret Sherratt and Nathan Westwood, brings decades of collective experience to guide families through every step of the process. In 2023, we transitioned under the care of Simon Wakely, maintaining our commitment to excellence while embracing continuity and familiar faces. We offer a range of services, from traditional burials to bespoke cremation ceremonies, alongside specialist vehicles and memorial options.Our 24/7 support ensures families receive immediate assistance during times of need, reinforced by memberships in the National Association of Funeral Directors and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our empathetic approach, meticulous planning, and ability to create meaningful farewells. With a chapel of rest, charitable donation coordination, and online memorial options, we strive to meet evolving needs while upholding the trust placed in us by generations of local families.
Services
Funerals
Cremation
Burial
Funeral Vehicles
Coffins
Details
- Year established: 1912
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of experience in funeral services, rooted in local tradition.
- Our team provides a personal approach with continuity and familiar faces.
- NAFD-qualified funeral directors ensure professional expertise and standards.
- 24/7 support available for immediate assistance during times of need.
- We serve Weymouth, Portland, and surrounding areas with community knowledge.
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Funeral Directors
- National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
What people say
Compassionate support
Attention to detail
Personalised service
Professional team
Excellent communication
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to individual preferences, including religious or non-religious ceremonies, burial or cremation coordination, and personalised memorial planning. Our team guides families through legal paperwork, eulogy preparation, and floral arrangements, ensuring every detail reflects the deceased's life. With decades of experience, we offer compassionate support to families in Weymouth and surrounding areas.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include full-service ceremonies at crematoriums or direct cremation options without attendants. We assist with selecting urns, scattering ashes in preferred locations, or interring remains in gardens of remembrance. Families receive guidance on memorial options, including online tributes and charitable donations in lieu of flowers.
Burial Services
We arrange traditional burials in council or private cemeteries, including woodland burial options with biodegradable coffins. Our team handles plot purchases, headstone coordination, and churchyard interments, respecting cultural and religious traditions while offering modern eco-friendly alternatives.
Funeral Vehicles
We provide a range of funeral vehicles, including Jaguar hearses, limousines, horse-drawn carriages, and specialist options like motorcycle or tractor hearses. Vehicles are selected to match the tone of the service, ensuring a dignified and appropriate final journey for the deceased.
Coffins & Caskets
Our coffin and casket options include traditional wooden designs, eco-friendly biodegradable models, and bespoke choices like willow or bamboo. We assist families in selecting respectful and meaningful containers that align with the deceased's personality and values.
People
Margaret Sherratt
Principal Funeral Director & Office Manager
Qualified through the National Association of Funeral Directors, Margaret has served Cotton & Son since 2005, offering compassionate guidance and administrative expertise to families in Weymouth.
Nathan Westwood
Funeral Director
Joining in 2008, Nathan provides empathetic support and meticulous planning for funeral services, consistently praised in testimonials for his professionalism and attention to detail.
Peter Smith
Training Funeral Director
Peter has trained under Simon and Margaret since 2018, learning to deliver dignified services while supporting the team's commitment to local families.
Simon Wakely
Lead Funeral Director
Simon oversees operations since mid-2024, ensuring continuity of care and professionalism as the custodian of Cotton & Son's legacy under A.J. Wakely & Sons.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide burials, cremations, woodland burials, and direct cremations, alongside personalised ceremonies tailored to religious, cultural, or family preferences.
Do you serve areas outside Weymouth?
Yes, we serve Portland and surrounding Dorset areas, ensuring local knowledge and community-focused care for every family.
Are there payment options for funeral costs?
We accept various payment methods and can discuss funding options, including pre-paid funeral plans to ease future arrangements.
Is 24/7 support available?
Yes, our team offers round-the-clock assistance for immediate needs, ensuring families receive timely guidance and compassion.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
We provide pre-planning services to document preferences, reducing future stress while ensuring your wishes are respected.
What should I do immediately after a death?
Contact us for 24/7 support, then register the death and utilise the 'Tell Us Once' service to notify government agencies efficiently.
