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 Allan Moore 9th Jan 2026

    Stuart Foster funeral services have been a great comfort to us since the unexpected death of my wife, Janet. Jo has helped guide us throughout the entire process and even though the funeral is over they have let us know that they remain there for our whole family even if it’s just popping in for a cuppa. At the most difficult time in our lives they were super professional too. In Jo we all feel we have made a friend for life. Love to all.

  • 5 Amber Rhodes 2nd Jan 2026

    From first contact they have been so comforting and supportive, Tracey-Ann and Jo looked after Dad, if he was their own. 💞

  • 5 Michel Da Silva 1st Jan 2026

    Amazing service they look very well after my partner, and also us as a family many thanks to Stuart Foster Funeral Services

  • 5 Andrew Downton 31st Dec 2025

    I tell to jo how I feel about funeral very suport with me all the way and Matthew was amazing to very patient and do very well so big thanks 😪🙏🤝

  • 5 Serena Hawker 31st Dec 2025

    From start to finish Tracey and Ellie were amazing. Can’t thank you enough x

  • 5 Callum De Roeper 19th Nov 2025

    Absolutely brilliant service, very unique.

    Tracey was great, put everything together really well, we all thoroughly appreciate the work and dedication to the craft.

  • 5 Dave Garrett 18th Nov 2025

    Can't fault anything

  • 5 Kevin Arlidge 28th Oct 2025

    They took great care of my wife even after prolonged post mortem I was able to see her and she looked beautiful. Jo was exceptionally good keeping me informed and carried out a very moving service. Many thanks 

  • 5 Andy Bennett 20th Oct 2025

    Stuart and his staff were excellent, treated the family with care compassion and empathy! Very accommodating to all of our wishes and needs! He guided us excellently through a very tough time. Thankyou! 

  • 5 Martin Hellier 17th Oct 2025

    In a time of painful bereavement we wave our loved one to be cared for every step of their journey. Stuart and his colleagues went above and beyond.

    I cannot recommend this company enough for their compassion, organisation and truly were loving and understanding. Thank you so much 

  • 5 Linda Wilson 30th Sep 2025

    I chose Stuart Foster Funeral Services as they are a family independent firm. I made the right choice indeed. From the first meeting with Jo to the intimate Chapel funeral with Tracy Ann I felt cared for and that my dad was in safe hands.
    Nothing was too much trouble.. all dad’s wishes carried out.. with dignity.

    The Chapel service was perfect and as Dad had chosen a Simple Cremation he remained in the Chapel on the day then was taken to The Mendip Crematorium for a dignified cremation the following morning which was less stressful for us..

    His favourite music was played up to the actual Cremation.. reassuring.

    Obviously I recommend this firm…… Thankyou Stuart,Jo and Tracy Ann..

  • 5 Lee Chapman 29th Sep 2025

    Jo and the team made the whole process as painless as possible. They had great empathy with the family and looked after us all. The funeral itself couldn't have gone any better and Dad got the perfect send off we wanted

  • 5 Matthew Lillicrap 29th Sep 2025

    Tracey Ann has been fantastic from the start. The whole team involved couldn't have made the experience any easier. My Auntie got the send off she deserved. Very professional and respectful.

  • 5 David Sneade 8th Sep 2025

    thankyou every thing was just perfect dave

  • 5 Michael Sullivan 4th Sep 2025

    Like many, when someone dies suddenly, I had no idea of what to do, when to do it or how... Jo was helpful, kind, understanding and only a phone call away if there were any questions or concerns.
    The wonderful ceremony, was handled with professionalism and sensitivity, and was exactly how I wanted to say goodbye.
    Our celebrant, Antonia, proposed by Jo was wonderful and gave a fitting tribute to ensure the funeral was solemn, but also celebratory.

  • 5 Martin Mosdell 23rd Aug 2025

    From picking up our dad to the interment, everything was handled professionally and with kindness. We were looked after by Jo throughout the process and she made everything so much easier to deal with. Would have no hesitation in recommending Stuart Foster to anyone needing a kind and caring Funeral Director.

  • 5 Karen Doyle 22nd Aug 2025

    We were so impressed by the whole companies attitude from the caring and practical aspects of making the whole experience very easy to cope with. Jo is a stylist director and certainly knew what to say to make feel comfortable and relaxed during the interview and the service. She helped us design the exact type of funeral we hoped for. There were no glitches and everything went smoothly. The bearers were very professional even on one of the hottest days of the year. The body and ashes were respectfully treated and we would highly recommend Stuart Fosters for all funerals.

  • 5 Claire Tailby 22nd Aug 2025

    We had an outstanding service from start to finish. Nothing was to much trouble.
    Highly recommend and appreciate everything that was done. Mum had a fantastic send off.

  • 5 Clive Parker 22nd Aug 2025

    Stuart and Tracey-Anne provided an excellent service, a perfect combination of empathy and efficiency. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Adrian Soord 22nd Aug 2025

    Professional yet personal from the outset. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Amanda Powell 22nd Aug 2025

    Outstanding service , handled with compassion and understanding 

  • 5 Rachel Moore 17th Jul 2025

    If you want, care, compassion, professionalism, guidance, strength & practicality then choose Stuart Foster Funeral Services. From the first phone call to the final goodbye, we received personalised & person centred care. They are a safe harbour in a stormy sea & they can cope with whatever the tide washes up, whether that's challenging family members, disagreements/indecision about arrangements, messy medical matters (both physical & administrative) or tidal waves of emotion. Their respect for the departed & the bereaved is evident in everything they do & say. They steered our ship day & night so that we could grieve.

  • 4 Bridget Scarborough 15th Jul 2025

    A Thoughtful and Professional Service

    I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Stuart Foster and his team for the caring and professional service shown during the arrangements for my late husband's funeral. From our first conversation, they were sensitive, respectful, and reassuring, making an emotionally challenging time much more manageable.

    Every detail was handled with quiet and genuine compassion. The guidance through the paperwork, the coordination with the crematorium, and the thoughtful touches on the day were all very much appreciated. Their ability to balance dignity with warmth made a meaningful difference, not just to me and my family, but to all those who attended.

    A service delivered with empathy at its core.

    Thank you

  • 5 Steve Hart 27th Jun 2025

    Excellent service from a very careing company

  • 5 Peter Gould 27th Jun 2025

    From first point of contact, we experienced nothing but kind, sympathetic and friendly service. Nothing was too much for any of the staff and we greatly appreciated their help and advice at such a dreadful time in our lives.
    We couldn't have wished to be in better hands.

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

Allan Moore 9th Jan 2026

Stuart Foster funeral services have been a great comfort to us since the unexpected death of my wife, Janet. Jo has helped guide us throughout the entire process and even though the funeral is over they have let us know that they remain there for our whole family even if it’s just popping in for a cuppa. At the most difficult time in our lives they were super professional too. In Jo we all feel we have made a friend for life. Love to all.

Amber Rhodes 2nd Jan 2026

From first contact they have been so comforting and supportive, Tracey-Ann and Jo looked after Dad, if he was their own. 💞

Michel Da Silva 1st Jan 2026

Amazing service they look very well after my partner, and also us as a family many thanks to Stuart Foster Funeral Services

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