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 Jaime Day 26th Apr 2023

    From the first phone call I ever made to Stuart Foster Funeral Services they have made me feel like nothing was too much trouble. At such a heartbreaking time in my life they made me feel at ease talking about things that were so raw. Their knowledge, guidance and support was exceptional and myself and my family will be eternally grateful.

  • 5 Beverley Avis 21st Apr 2023

    We heard a whole lot of great stories of how caring Stuart Foster & his team are. We were guided the whole way through our journey. Stuart & his team took great care of my daughter Charli, they delivered all our expectations & prepared us & they thought of everything. All our questions were answered. Stuart & his team were very sincere & compassionate & understanding, caring & sympathetic. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. We would absolutely, whole heartedly like to say to Mr Stuart Foster, Antonia & all his team. A massive Big Thank you for meeting our needs & giving my daughter a Very Beautiful Service to set my Beautiful daughter free, on her journey to become the brightest star in the night sky -🌟- 
    All our Love to you Stuart Foster, Antonia & your team ! All the very Best ! Take very good care ! xxxx❤️

  • 5 Pauline Caller 17th Apr 2023

    Nothing was too much trouble, gave mum a fantastic send off, Matthew was so caring with the reading we prepared for him, and read it with such compassion, 

  • 5 Robert Healey 12th Apr 2023

    From the outset nothing was too much trouble. The advice and guidance given by everyone within the team was excellent. 
    All those who attended the service commented on how well it was organised.

  • 5 Alan Valantine 12th Apr 2023

    I found Stuart Foster Funeral Services to be very helpful, courteous, compassionate and professional.  I do not live locally and had to arrange the funeral from some distance but the staff were always on the end of the phone to talk things through.  I would have no hesitation in recommending this company 

  • 5 Mary Farmer 12th Apr 2023

    From the first phone call to the aftercare following the funeral Stuart Foster and all his dedicated staff have been so supportive, empathetic and nothing was too much trouble for them. I felt this difficult time was made easier with their support
    I would highly recommend them to anyone who is in the unfortunate situation of having to plan a funeral you will be supported at every stage of the difficult time 

  • 5 Hannah Smith 12th Apr 2023

    Stuart and team gave us amazing service at a very sad time for my family and I. Stuart was very positive, approachable and had us laughing at times. Thankyou so much to all staff involved.

  • 5 Larry Perry 31st Mar 2023

    Very good very helpful from beginning to end  will recommend you to people 

  • 5 Anne Clark 31st Mar 2023

    Stuart and the team helped my family and I in a very professional and sensitive way at a very challenging time. The service we received was first class. All this helped to make matters more straightforward without any additional stress. I felt that my dear late mother had a great send off thanks to Stuart. She deserved the best and I believe she got just that. 

  • 5 Geoff Dale 20th Mar 2023

    Stuart and his team engaged perfectly with me, I live in Australia, but my sister passed away in the UK. I engaged Stuart as the company was closest to where my sister was being held post mortem. The professionalism was amazing and catered for my every need, even though I was the other side of the world. They catered for my every need as I travelled to cremate my sister, showing great compassion and kindness. I could not recommend the company any less than 5 stars out of 5. They treated the whole experience with utmost respect and the remote communication was without exception. I am so grateful to the team in what was a very troubled and emotional time in my life. Totally recommend. Thanks Geoff

  • 5 Robert Warwick 20th Mar 2023

    They did a fantastic job with mum could not ask for anything more even with the little bit bloody fantastic

  • 5 Colin Venus 17th Mar 2023

    There attention to detail was perfect thank you.

  • 5 Alison Witham 14th Mar 2023

    At the most difficult time in our lives Trevor and the staff from Stuart Foster Funeral Services did everything in their power to ensure the best send off for my husband, making this part of our grief so much easier. Every member of the team, both before and on the day of the funeral  has made me and my family feel listened to and respected. I cannot rate them highly enough, and if and when you need support and guidance through the tragedy of the loss of a loved one you will be in safe hands with this friendly and professional company. 

  • 5 Gary Edwards 10th Mar 2023

    We could not fault the professionalism nor the service provided by this Funeral Director. They were totally professional in all aspects

  • 5 Susan Brown 9th Mar 2023

    Stuart and Jo, made a very difficult time so much more bearable. Their patience, understanding and care  enabled me to focus on saying  goodbye in a way that was important to me and mine. Thank you so much to all the team,  your support was very much appreciated.

  • 5 Donna Mackenzie 5th Mar 2023

    Very compassionate and a very good team .Thank for making it a lot easier on the day.

  • 5 Jill Hawkins 3rd Mar 2023

    Support and compassion given  beyond words Sincere Thanks 

  • 5 Nicki Williams 2nd Mar 2023

    Fantastic service. Very kind and compassionate and couldn’t do enough for us as a family.
    Thank you so much 

  • 5 David Lane 23rd Feb 2023

    Beautiful funeral. The team were amazing and helped us so much. Small details were included. Everything went according to our wishes. We highly recommend Stuart Foster Funeral Services and would use them again. Thank you.

  • 5 Karen Kenworthy 20th Feb 2023

    Fantastic support and guidance right from our first phone call and all the way through to the funeral and after care. I would absolutely recommend Stuart, Jo and his team. Thank you again from me and my family.

  • 5 Bridget Fitter 15th Feb 2023

    Compassionate, caring and excellent service the whole way through. Would thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Dean Cousins 7th Feb 2023

    Excellent, personal caring service. Everyone involved so professional and understanding. Big, big thank you to each and every employee.

  • 5 Daniel Stewart 3rd Feb 2023

    So where do I begin ? 

    Having never been through such a traumatic situation as losing my mother , too say that I didn’t know where to begin was  understatement.

    But having the Stuart Fosters funeral service as our provider for giving our mother peace, Was by far the best decision me and our mother made .

    Right from the get go they were informative, understanding , professional and very kind . 

    You genuinely couldn’t have asked for more .

    A special mention has to go to Ellie who dealt with our loss from start to finish,

    And Ellie did the finest of jobs . 

    It’s hard to write a review considering the circumstance but when credit it due …

    It is due ….

    A massive thanks goes too the Stuart Foster team ,

    who allowed a very stressful situation to be a very easy and straightforward situation.

    Also a mention to Antonia Burt , who delivered a very personal service.

    Thank you 

    God bless you all 

    Mr D F Stewart 

  • 5 Marie Dawn Ward 1st Feb 2023

    I had to use Stuart Foster Funeral Services for the second time in a short space of time. I can not thank Jo, Stuart, Trevor and team enough for the excellent care and support they have shown me at this time.
    If you happen to be in need of a funeral service at a very difficult time, then these caring, compassionate people are whole heartedly recommended by me.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Gillian Gayle Doyle 13th Jan 2023

    You can trust these people to help you through the whole process. Please check out all plans before deciding the one right for your family. They are helpful kind and happy to help in any way. I thank them for helping me when I lost my wonderful husband. They make it that bit easier when your world is not so easy xxx

Address
27 Market Street
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 1HZ

Open map

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

Jaime Day 26th Apr 2023

From the first phone call I ever made to Stuart Foster Funeral Services they have made me feel like nothing was too much trouble. At such a heartbreaking time in my life they made me feel at ease talking about things that were so raw. Their knowledge, guidance and support was exceptional and myself and my family will be eternally grateful.

Beverley Avis 21st Apr 2023

We heard a whole lot of great stories of how caring Stuart Foster & his team are. We were guided the whole way through our journey. Stuart & his team took great care of my daughter Charli, they delivered all our expectations & prepared us & they thought of everything. All our questions were answered. Stuart & his team were very sincere & compassionate & understanding, caring & sympathetic. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. We would absolutely, whole heartedly like to say to Mr Stuart Foster, Antonia & all his team. A massive Big Thank you for meeting our needs & giving my daughter a Very Beautiful Service to set my Beautiful daughter free, on her journey to become the brightest star in the night sky -🌟-  All our Love to you Stuart Foster, Antonia & your team ! All the very Best ! Take very good care ! xxxx❤️

Pauline Caller 17th Apr 2023

Nothing was too much trouble, gave mum a fantastic send off, Matthew was so caring with the reading we prepared for him, and read it with such compassion, 

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