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 Kelly Haywood 3rd Dec 2021

    Stuart and the team have been like family through this difficult time. As daunting as planning my own muns funeral was, Stuart made me feel at ease from our first conversation. From taking care of her to taking care of me on the most difficult day of my life, Stuart and the team have been incredible. Thank you all so much for your kindness and support. I am so glad I came to you and would recommend everyone else to do the same.

  • 5 Julie Adams 2nd Dec 2021

    A lovely friendly service. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was carried out with respect and dignity.
    Would highly recommend

  • 5 Keren Morris 1st Dec 2021

    A professional, caring service was given to me by this outstanding company who did their utmost to make our day and memories special 

  • 5 Mike Seward 1st Dec 2021

    The funeral for my mother, Betty, was conducted from the first meeting in a professional, courteous, thoughtful and compassionate manner. Nothing was too much trouble they went out of their way to ensure that all our wishes were meticulously carried out and at all times they showed my mother the dignity and respect she deserved. Our family is and will always be eternally grateful for such dedication. Stuart, Kate, Joe and Antonia were superb. Michael Seward. 

  • 5 Phil Taylor 1st Dec 2021

    Beautifully done with the maximum of respect all round.
    Thank you so much for taking the pressure of the family at this time.

  • 5 Lesley Giles 1st Dec 2021

    Thank you so much for your kindness and care. We felt well looked after by the whole team. Very good communication and advice which we valued at such a difficult time 

  • 5 Gary Helyar 17th Nov 2021

    Start to finish, just brilliant service 

  • 5 Stacey Palmer 17th Nov 2021

    ❤ so greatful for the care and support you and your team gave ❤ xxx

  • 5 Peter Cleaver 8th Nov 2021

    Fantastic service. Stuart and his team really helped to make a sad occasion run very smoothly. His recommendations and suggestions were spot on and all within the agreed costs. I highly recommend his service. 

  • 5 Julian Piercey 23rd Oct 2021

    Stuart provided a service with dignity and kindness. The service and advice were faultless.

  • 5 Lynn Trebley 18th Oct 2021

    Stuart Did the services for both my Mum and my Dad He and his staff are first rate They are so kind and understand exactly how to treat you and what you need 
    I cannot praise them enough and they are all such lovely people I would recommend this service to anyone 
    10 stars ⭐️ 

  • 5 Frank Saunders 7th Oct 2021

    Can not fault,very efficient and helpful in every way.

  • 5 Kim Stanhope 5th Oct 2021

    Through the most difficult time I’ve ever had to go through, Stuart and Jo were amazing! Kind, caring, reassuring and helpful with everything. 

  • 5 Kay Tildesley 5th Oct 2021

    Stuart, and all involved made a very hard time for our family pass without any problem. We were very grateful for his thoughtfulness and care and his ability to even put some lighthearted moments in too. Would recommend to others. 

  • 5 Anna Hazlehurst 5th Oct 2021

    Thank you Stuart, on behalf of my whole family, for organising the ceremony for my father. You took great care of us with respect, kindness and even well-placed humour. We are so grateful to you and your whole team.

  • 5 Cieran Hoare 23rd Sep 2021

    Thank you for what you have done for us. A big thank you again xx

  • 5 Philip D'Arcy 23rd Sep 2021

    Outstanding Service provided by Stuart Jo and Kate. To say they took all the pressure of us at the time of the bereavement would be an understatement.

  • 5 Mike Vine 23rd Sep 2021

    Brilliant Service would definitely recommend 

  • 5 Marie Ward 11th Sep 2021

    I can not explain how exceptional Stuart and his team have been. This has been an incredibly difficult time.
    Throughout the whole process Stuart and his team have made me feel at ease and helped me give my Mum the send off she deserves.
    I'm indebted to you all.

  • 5 Pauline Stevens 9th Sep 2021

    STUART FOSTER AND HIS STAFF HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND THERE CARE TO PROVIDE MY FAMILY WITH THE CARE WE NEEDED THROUGH THIS SAD TIME. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

  • 5 Tony Brown 25th Aug 2021

    Stuart and his staff provided an excellent service at a very defficult time. Stuart was very kind a thoughtful at the service a big thanks to all.

  • 5 Jacqueline Strasdin 24th Aug 2021

    I only had a direct cremation but everything appeared to be in order, carried out very efficiently and, fortunately without the usual mawkish sentiments that one usually comes across from everyone usually concerned with a funeral.

  • 5 Jenny Guppy 24th Aug 2021

    From the outset, outstanding service, care and attention were received from Stuart, Jo and Team.
    A truly first-class Funeral Director.


  • 5 Amanda Way 24th Aug 2021

    From the moment Stuart and Jo arrived at our house i felt comforted that they would take care of mum. They not only showed mum care and respect which was wonderful but they cared about us too. This has been hard but Stuart and Jo took a huge weight from my shoulders as I knew mum was in safe hands. Thank you both so much.

  • 5 David Hemsley 24th Aug 2021

    Absolutely outstanding service and attention to detail . Nothing was too much trouble and made the whole process as smooth and thoughtful as could possibly be .

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

Kelly Haywood 3rd Dec 2021

Stuart and the team have been like family through this difficult time. As daunting as planning my own muns funeral was, Stuart made me feel at ease from our first conversation. From taking care of her to taking care of me on the most difficult day of my life, Stuart and the team have been incredible. Thank you all so much for your kindness and support. I am so glad I came to you and would recommend everyone else to do the same.

Julie Adams 2nd Dec 2021

A lovely friendly service. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was carried out with respect and dignity. Would highly recommend

Keren Morris 1st Dec 2021

A professional, caring service was given to me by this outstanding company who did their utmost to make our day and memories special 

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