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 Badman 27th Jun 2025

    I highly recommend Stuart Foster Funeral services. Tracey looked after Torie, Will and I excellently, listened to what we wanted for my lovely husband Dave. Everything went brilliantly from all the arrangements, organising where the motor bikes escorts could park, recommending Matthew Rock who gave a very good reading about Dave, and looking after our welfare. Stuart and Tracey’s  care and support was so much appreciated at our grieving time it took the pressure away from us to grieve properly and knowing Dave had his care well looked after. Nothing was too much trouble when we had questions and added issues they were with us whenever we needed them, all the staff wore something blue Daves favourite colour which added to their personal touch for the family. Very professional caring firm. Thank you for giving us the excellent service.

  • 5 Avril Haines 27th Jun 2025

    Very attentive couldn't ask for more lots of phone calls
    and offers of help from the Staff. Would certainly recommend them.

  • 5 Patricia Town 27th Jun 2025

    The service offered was given with care, attention to detail and a willingness to fulfill all our request wherever possible.
    The hole experience flowed, making it so much easier to deal with in a very difficult time.

  • 5 Richard Graham 27th Jun 2025

    Stuart Foster funeral services made the funeral so personal and arranged absolutely everything for us to make sure, our Son, Connor was respected and everything went smoothly on the day. We can’t thank them enough and will never forget the care and attention given at this most devastating time for us leading up to the funeral and the days after.

  • 5 Carole Wilson 10th May 2025

    I cannot fault the service and support l received during a stressful time.
    The service went smoothly and they were there every step of the way.
    I would definitely recommend them

  • 5 Danielle Smith 9th May 2025

    From day 1 since making that call to Jo, the service we received has been outstanding. We couldn't have picked anyone better to care for our mum. Jo kept us up to date with everything, and provided the best support. Thank you so much, not all heros wear capes ❤️

  • 5 Jo Warner 8th May 2025

    Excellent in everything they do.

  • 5 Sue Marron 8th May 2025

    Excellent service provided Jo and Team. I couldn't have asked for more. Fantastic attention to detail 👏

  • 5 Alison Drake 8th May 2025

    Wonderful care throughout.  Nothing was too much trouble and I knew I could rely on their efficiency, professionalism and care. I could now have asked for more at such a very sad time.

  • 5 Pauline Lee 26th Feb 2025

    Great helpful service every step off the way. Nothing to much trouble from arranging the cremation of my dear husband to the interment of his ashes in the cemetery.

  • 5 Darren Hector 21st Feb 2025

    From the moment I picked up the phone to Stuart Foster and his team they exuded both care and professionalism. Special thanks to Jo for the dignified way you took Dad into your care, and to Alun for looking after everything and supporting Mum.

  • 5 Zoe Williams 20th Feb 2025

    Even though a very sad and difficult time, Stuart and his team especially Tracey Ann looked after us and mum with the up most care and respect.  
    Personally I was dreading the day of mums funeral but we all were guided and look after, making it a less stress full time,  giving mum a wonderful 'Send off'.  
    Thank you to them all, would throughly recommend.
     

  • 5 Matthew Court 20th Feb 2025

    It was a pleasure to have Stuart foster take charge of the burial service, the whole staff made every effort to make a sad occasion go so smoothly, Tracy-Ann did a fantastic service and kept us informed of anything that we needed to know, the pallbearers and especially Alan did a really excellent job and left us in full confidence that Jason was being well looked after.
    The whole staff from Jo to Tracy -Ann gave us a Day to remember and very pleased of the send off for our dearly missed and much loved family member.

  • 5 Sophia Freidl 20th Feb 2025

    Absolutely amazing service so helpful and professional.. made a terrible time so much easier. Totally recommend their services

  • 5 Claire Thorne 28th Jan 2025

    The whole process was made very smooth and I felt continually supported before during and after Mum's funeral.
    Stuart's team are amazing and they followed Mum's wish of no black by them all wearing coloured ties.

  • 5 Barbara Greenaway 19th Dec 2024

    Outstanding service. The whole team made us feel like family when our mum passed away with a personal service that was exceptional.
    Highly recommended.

  • 5 Sylvia Morton 8th Dec 2024

    Stuart and Alan and the staff at Stuart Fosters are the kindest of people.  Respectful and thoughtful to the deceased, my husband, and my family as they said their final goodbyes.  I have no words to express how very grateful I feel for their support.  
    Sylvia Morton

  • 5 My Brady 7th Dec 2024

    They're the sweetest. So so helpful and calm ( me not so much) they made it perfect and very special

  • 5 Mandy Dwyer 5th Dec 2024

    Stuart Foster Funeral Services  were brilliant from beginning to end. 
    Compassionate and caring staff throughout the whole funeral process. 
    It was also nice that they have an office locally which helped enormously. 
    Would recommend them to take care of your loved one. They are in good hands.

  • 5 Peter Marsh 5th Dec 2024

    Stuart and his Team have been fantastic dealing with my mothers passing ,arranging everything for me. During a period of some stress Stuart sorted out collection from the nursing home of mum and kept me informed at all times.
    I would thoroughly recommend Stuart and his caring team.

  • 5 Jackie Thompson 5th Dec 2024

    Excellent service provided at a very difficult time

  • 5 Andy Mees 27th Oct 2024

    As a family we have now used Stuart Foster Funerals on two occasion, both experiences were filled with professionalism, compassion and space to remember the good times.
    We had unique elements of each service, Stuart and his team were always happy to help, nothing was too much trouble.
    We received a first class service, and would certainly use them again.

  • 5 Tracey Davis 25th Oct 2024

    Excellent service and emotional support. Couldn't of been in better hands. Went above and beyond

  • 5 Sally Higgins 10th Oct 2024

    Stuart Foster and his team were amazing. So caring and professional, they held our hands every step of the way. They were such a support to me and my Mum at such a difficult time for us. I can't thank them enough and would not hesitate in recommending them.

  • 5 Lee Summers 10th Oct 2024

    Amazing service from start to finish. Adapted to a complex situation. Thank you

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 Badman 27th Jun 2025

I highly recommend Stuart Foster Funeral services. Tracey looked after Torie, Will and I excellently, listened to what we wanted for my lovely husband Dave. Everything went brilliantly from all the arrangements, organising where the motor bikes escorts could park, recommending Matthew Rock who gave a very good reading about Dave, and looking after our welfare. Stuart and Tracey’s  care and support was so much appreciated at our grieving time it took the pressure away from us to grieve properly and knowing Dave had his care well looked after. Nothing was too much trouble when we had questions and added issues they were with us whenever we needed them, all the staff wore something blue Daves favourite colour which added to their personal touch for the family. Very professional caring firm. Thank you for giving us the excellent service.

Avril Haines 27th Jun 2025

Very attentive couldn't ask for more lots of phone calls and offers of help from the Staff. Would certainly recommend them.

Patricia Town 27th Jun 2025

The service offered was given with care, attention to detail and a willingness to fulfill all our request wherever possible. The hole experience flowed, making it so much easier to deal with in a very difficult time.

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