Stuart Foster Funeral Services

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Independent funeral directors in Yeovil, serving Somerset with professional and personal funeral services

Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

27 Market Street
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 1HZ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

About Us

Stuart Foster Funeral Services in Yeovil opened in 2018 and has quickly gained a positive reputation in the local community, priding themselves on giving professional and personal service to families.

Stuart Foster will put your loved one at the centre of the arrangement process. They have a choice of dedicated male and female funeral directors with a supporting team of bearers and "deceased in-to-care" response teams covering the local area 24/7, waiting to serve the community whenever they are needed.

The entire team at Stuart Foster Funeral Services pride themselves on being caring and compassionate. When grieving families make the initial phone call, it is important that they feel supported in their time of need, and also guided through all aspects of losing a loved one from registration to arranging a beautiful funeral. With Stuart Foster, you will be assured that you will be treated with the utmost care and attention.

Stuart Foster Funeral Services Ltd are proud members of SAIF (The National Society Of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors). This means that you can be reassured that every aspect of their service is held to the highest standards in the industry.

You can contact Stuart Foster Funeral Services in Yeovil at any time of day or night, and the funeral home staff will be on call to help you begin arranging the best possible funeral service for you and your loved one.

What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families mention the compassionate and caring approach shown by Stuart and his team throughout the funeral arrangements, with staff taking time to listen to their wishes and making them feel genuinely supported during an extremely difficult time. Several describe how the team removed stress and pressure from the process by organising everything methodically, handling both practical and emotional needs, so families could focus on grieving rather than worrying about logistics or decisions.

A number of reviews highlight the Butterfly Rooms venue, noting how having a personalised setting for the service and wake, rather than a crematorium, created a more intimate and celebratory atmosphere that allowed them to say goodbye in a way that felt right for their loved one. Many families also praise the professionalism and attention to detail shown on the day itself, from the appearance of staff and vehicles to the smooth running of the service, combined with the personal touches that made each funeral feel individual and tailored to the person being remembered.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Tina Hallett 23rd Apr 2022

    Dear Stuart
    A huge Thankyou for the wonderful way in which you and your team not only looked after Dad but was there for us every step of the way too. You handled Dads cremation followed by the interment of his ashes in with mum so perfectly. You have been so professional, considerate and comforting, taking away so many of our worries at such a difficult time. You organised everything, enabling us to focus on Dads passing. 
    It really did make a tremendous difference to our family that we were all being looked after by someone with genuine integrity and humanity.
    Please could you also pass on our gratitude to the rest of your team.
    All our very best wishes
    Tina, Stephen, Karen Tracy and the rest of our family x

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Tina, I have passed your lovely words and comments on to the team. They are very much appreciated, and thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Andy Jordan 16th Apr 2022

    Stuart provided an excellent service at a difficult time. Supportive yet unobtrusive, he has an excellent eye for detail and understood the family’s requirement well and duly provided an intimate family service tailored to our wishes.

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Andy, thank you for your lovely comments and words, and for taking the time to leave us this review.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Keren Hobbs 15th Apr 2022

    I can't express how thoughtful Stuart was at a very sad time. He was compassionate and understanding, I never felt rushed. The whole team are amazing and my gran was totally looked after and cared for.
    Thankyou

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Keren, you are very welcome. Thank you for allowing us to look after you and your family at such a difficult time.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Wendy Allen 15th Apr 2022

    Thank you so much Stuart and Team for your care and consideration you gave to both my late father and to us his family. From the moment I picked up the phone to ask if you could help us I felt confident all would be well - and it was better than that- simply superb.

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Wendy, thank you so much for your kind review. Your comments are very much appreciated.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Alan Forman 15th Apr 2022

    Stuart and his team were totally professional in everything they did. People who attended the funeral made comments after the funeral about how well it was all conducted by Stuart and his team. Many thanks Stuart.

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Alan, you are very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Andrew Perrin 14th Apr 2022

    Very pleased with everything, dealt with everything and kept us informed all the time , little things like having my mums hair done pleased us no end 

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Andrew, thank you for your kind words and comments, and for taking the time to leave this review.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Debbie Hallett 14th Apr 2022

    First class service from start to finish....thank you.

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Debbie, you are very welcome. Thank you for your kind comments.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 CLARE LITTLE 14th Apr 2022

    Very helpful, caring and friendly staff which was much appreciated at such a sad time of losing my mum unexpectedly. The offices are lovely and bright, not somber and old fashioned like another directors we visited and the staff all wore beautifully bright coloured ties at the service as requested. Stuart did a fabulous job with the order of service using a picture my mum painted as the background, a really personal touch. I highly recommend Stuart Foster funeral services, from start to finish they were amazing.

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Clare, your lovely words and comments are very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review at such a difficult time.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Lenny Beresford 14th Apr 2022

    Fantastic and honest service from the minute i walked through the door. Stuart and his amazing team will always have my gratitude for their efforts to support to myself & my family. 

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Lenny, thank you for allowing us to look after you and your family at such a difficult time. Your kind words are very much appreciated.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Linda Knight 26th Mar 2022

    The Most Fantastic Service any one could ever wish for, Before during and after care.
    Thank you So much.

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Linda, thank you for leaving us this review and for your kind words and comments.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Sharon Healy 26th Mar 2022

    Very thoughtful, caring felt at ease knowing my loved one was well cared for. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the team.
    Sharon Healy.

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Sharon, you are very welcome. Thank you for your kind review, words and comments at such a difficult time.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Mitchell Wingham 25th Mar 2022

    Incredibly supportive, professional, patient and friendly. Would highly recommend 

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Mitchell, thank you for your comments and kind words. They are very much appreciated.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Mark Revell 25th Mar 2022

    A tremendous help in a most difficult time. Thank you so much 

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Mark, you are welcome. Thank you for your very kind review.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Neil Battarbee 7th Mar 2022

    Stuart and team went the extra mile to take care of my family during this time.

    A top notch service and lovely people.

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Neil, thank you for your kind words and comments. It is very much appreciated.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Adrienne Owen 7th Mar 2022

    Stuart and Jo were very efficient, kind and helpful towards the arranging of my father’s funeral. He and my mother were well taken care of and no request was too small. Highly recommend 

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Adrienne, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Your comments and kind words mean a lot to us all.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Ian Comley 16th Feb 2022

    From the start , in the hardest time of my life Stuart and his team treated me with kindness, understanding and an exceptional level of professionalism meaning the funeral was exactly as my dear wife would have wished, I cannot praise Stuart and his team highly enough, anyone going through this terrible time could not pick a better company.
    Truly special
    Ian Comley

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Ian, your lovely review is very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to write it. It was our pleasure to look after you at such a sad time.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Kelly Chapman 16th Feb 2022

    Stuart and the team was amazing all the way through, nothing was a trouble and every small detail was taken care of. Everything went so smoothly. My dad was definitely taken good care of. 

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Kelly, thank you for your kind comments and words. Your review is very much appreciated.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Mike Cooper 16th Feb 2022

    I would like to thank Stuart and Joe for all the support and kindness at this sad time of my Mum's passing, very respectful and professional to the last detail ,I would highly recommend this funeral Directors .

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Mike, thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. Your kind words mean a lot to us all.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Kay Tildesley 3rd Feb 2022

    Thankyou Stuart Foster Funeral Services for our Mums service. You and your team made the whole process very easy. Thankyou from my whole family. 

    Stuart Foster replied
    Dear Kay, you are very welcome. Thank you for leaving us such a kind review. Your comments and words are very much appreciated.
    Kindest regards, Stuart & the team
  • 5 Dorothy Potter 2nd Feb 2022

    Brilliant nothing was to much trouble . Even though we changed our minds on a couple of things. The order of service was put togather in keeping with my husbands life style. Everything was discussed with us. We were given a price and no hidden extras . Everything was carried out with dignity and compassion.

  • 5 Antony O'Dowd 22nd Jan 2022

    Stuart and his staff were incredibly helpful and supportive at our family's time of need. We were treated with courtesy, professionalism and sensitivity at all times. Stuart was helpful, knowledgeable and considerate showing great sympathy and kindness. Importantly, when there's so much to do, Stuart and his team were well organised, practical and responsive.


    Stuart helped our family at the most difficult of times, and we’ll always be grateful.

  • 5 Debbie Vickers 12th Jan 2022

    Stuart Foster dealt with my sisters funeral and was with us every step of it, which was a very welcoming personal touch. Even after the funeral he was still at hand to help with requests. Very friendly and helpful at all times. I was recommended Stuart by a friend & have not been disappointed! 

  • 5 Glen Graham 11th Jan 2022

    We contacted Stuart Foster Funeral Services to take care of my dad after his passing. Stuart and his staff were respectful, professional, and understanding. We really appreciated the attention to detail. I cannot thank them enough for their excellent service. I highly recommend them.

  • 5 Fred Wavell 11th Jan 2022

    Both the preparation and carrying out of the funeral was done with care and consideration and gave an appropriate and sensitive time for family and friends to say goodbye to Derek. Special praise goes to Antonia Burt for her conduct of the service, which was moving and uplifting. Several people remarked to us what a beautiful service it was. Many thanks.

  • 5 Nicky Liddle 11th Jan 2022

    When you lose a loved one dealing with the practical side of funerals and paperwork is so overwhelming and the last thing anyone wants to be doing. That’s why we turned to stuart and his team. From the moment I spoke to them on the phone they have been pure perfection. Guiding me and my family through all the practical side of death as well as the family friendly touch we so needed at the time. He listening and cared and made life just that little bit easier when we were falling apart. We felt cared for and listened to and it meant my dad had the funeral he would have wanted to attend himself. His set price packages made finances so easy to understand. No worrying about how much things would be and what to choose. The fact he knows what is needed after many years of experience just takes the pressure of decision making. Which was very welcome and made it easier to understand. I can not recommend stuart and his team highly enough. Anyone faced with the devastation of losing a loved one should give them a call, they will help you through it all.  

Address
27 Market Street
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 1HZ

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Professional Standards

  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Tina Hallett 23rd Apr 2022

Dear Stuart A huge Thankyou for the wonderful way in which you and your team not only looked after Dad but was there for us every step of the way too. You handled Dads cremation followed by the interment of his ashes in with mum so perfectly. You have been so professional, considerate and comforting, taking away so many of our worries at such a difficult time. You organised everything, enabling us to focus on Dads passing.  It really did make a tremendous difference to our family that we were all being looked after by someone with genuine integrity and humanity. Please could you also pass on our gratitude to the rest of your team. All our very best wishes Tina, Stephen, Karen Tracy and the rest of our family x

Andy Jordan 16th Apr 2022

Stuart provided an excellent service at a difficult time. Supportive yet unobtrusive, he has an excellent eye for detail and understood the family’s requirement well and duly provided an intimate family service tailored to our wishes.

Keren Hobbs 15th Apr 2022

I can't express how thoughtful Stuart was at a very sad time. He was compassionate and understanding, I never felt rushed. The whole team are amazing and my gran was totally looked after and cared for. Thankyou

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