Stuart Foster Funeral Services
284 reviews
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5 Pam Jarvis 13th Jan 2024
Stuart Foster funeral Services are the best. My friend/love one was placed in their care and they looked after him with the utmost dignity and respect. From the moment I made my first call to them, Ellie made me feel at ease. What a truly amazing young lady. Nothing was too much trouble, she was always only a phone call away for me checked in on me, advised, supported and guided me through the 'process' of saying goodbye to my loved one. Stuart was also very kind and supportive just as Ellie was, he did not mind taking a phone call 'out of hours' one evening when I was really upset and worried over something to do with some arrangements I had planned. His first kind words were don't "worry poppet", which put me at ease straight away and I was so thankful, for when we met for another chat at his funeral home the very next day putting every thing right again.
My special thanks also goes to out to the lovely Antonio for giving a beautiful service about him. I'm eternally grateful to you all and would highly recommend you to everyone.Stuart Foster replied
Dear Pam, thank you for entrusting us to take care of you all and James, it has been an honour. Also, thank you for taking your time to leave a review of our services, we really appreciate you taking the time to do this. Kindest regards Stuart and the team. -
5 Samantha Lamming 3rd Jan 2024
From the moment we stepped in the door we were made to feel welcome and at ease. We spoke to Trevor about Kev's wishes who gave us as long as we needed.
When the time came for me to sort kev's funeral I spoke with Jo who again listened and didn't rush me. No question was a silly question and everything was explained really well. I was very impressed by the service given by Jo. I could contact her at any time with queries or worries, nothing was an issue. Jo also kept me informed every step of the way.
I felt that both Kev and I were both very well looked after by Jo and the team at Stuart Fosters and I would highly recommend them. We were very pleased with the service we got and everyone we spoke to was amazing.Stuart Foster replied
Dear Samantha, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your very kind words. It has been a privilege to look after you all. Kindest regards Stuart and the team. -
5 Muriel Mowat 22nd Dec 2023
Thank you Stuart and your amazing team from the bottom of my heart for looking after me at such a difficult time.
You really are the best and I would highly recommend you to anyone who finds themselves having to make a decision of who to care for their loved ones. M xx -
5 Jo Chislett 22nd Dec 2023
Being a part of the Stuart Foster Funeral Services team, I knew that there was only one team who were going to look after my Step-Dad when he sadly passed. Stuart cared for all the funeral arrangements but I cannot thank the team enough for their professionalism, respect and compassion to us all.
Dad's service was perfect and we as a family, could not have wished for any more.
We would highly recommend their services to anyone.
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5 Dave Larwood 21st Dec 2023
Very good service stopped myself and family worrying if the service was going to be good and it was well done very pleased
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5 Angela Glover 19th Dec 2023
We were so deeply saddened by the loss of our father, however, in this very difficult time the team at Stuart Foster, (who are at the end of a phone 24/7 if you need anything) could not have been any more caring, supportive, understanding, respectful and professional. There was nothing that was too much trouble. From our very first meeting with Ellie through to our very courteous and polite driver Tom we send out our most sincere thanks and gratitude. Dad had a lovely send off and would been very proud. We would highly recommend them. A huge thank you.
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4 Candida Hinks 18th Dec 2023
Stuart Foster and his team provided a professional and compassionate service. Stuart and his team are approachable and caring - which helped us through a difficult time. We would recommend his company.
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5 Sam Brown 17th Dec 2023
Stuart and all of the team where amazing in every way, from Stuart and bob collecting my mum to take her to the chapel of rest to look after my mum, to Jo and Ellie looking after mum and for Stuart helping us arrange mums funeral. With kind and compassionate care I could not have asked for more my mum was treated like the queen she was. The service was beautiful and we were listened to on every detail we wanted to the interment a beautiful service. I’m proud to have you all by our side on the safest days of our lives. I thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. And respect to driving past my mums home one last time it was beautiful. I thank bob and Ellie for the upmost respect that day. Stuart and the team you truly are amazing and upmost respected by myself and family. Thank you so much for the love and care you showed my mum xxx
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5 Chris Baker 14th Dec 2023
Stuart Foster were recommended to us and I'm very grateful that they were. They did, without a doubt, help to make my Dad's funeral the success he deserved. Any questions or requests we had were dealt with with empathy, kindness and professionalism, and this applied to all members of staff that we had dealings with. We always felt we were being listened to and cared for.
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5 Roger Tate 12th Dec 2023
Very happy with how straightforward it was to arrange the funeral. Never attended a graveside service but wow ,would recommend to anyone who doesn't want to attend the crematorium or church we took a great deal of comfort in this style of service. Mum didn't want a fuss and this met what we wanted which was to show our respects without the fuss of an inside venue. The celebrant Sue Huggins was fantastic we had our music and a great eulogy many thanks to you all.
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5 Cheryl Steward 12th Dec 2023
Stuart Foster funeral directors were absolutely amazing. They did my mum proud and took all the stress away from a difficult time. Trevor chose the best celebrant to work with us and nothing was too much trouble for them. Thank you is not enough !!
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5 Bryan Miles 12th Dec 2023
Excellent all round service, could not have been more helpful at a difficult time
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5 Nikki Stone 12th Dec 2023
We honestly can not thank Jo and the team enough for all they did in making sure Dad had the send off he deserved.
I would definitely recommend Stuart Fosters Funerals to anyone needing their services -
5 Valerie Fisher 11th Dec 2023
I had chosen a non- attended funeral and would thoroughly recommend Stuart Foster funeral services. I was really pleased that I could add personal touches including Dad wearing an outfit I had chosen and putting some photos into his coffin. I was given lots of support and knew exactly what would be happening and when.
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5 Harry Foster 1st Dec 2023
We are struggling to find the right words to describe how thankful we are that Stuart looked after our baby girl when she died unexpectedly, aged 15 months. From the first minute we met Stuart, we knew our daughter was in safe hands; he was a shining light for us and kept us going in the most difficult time of our lives. Stuart really went above and beyond; he met with us regularly, made himself available to speak to 24 hours a day and continually reassured us before, during and after our daughter’s funeral. He gave helpful advice but ensured that every decision was ours. He had such a professional and caring manner but throughout the whole process, it was Stuart’s kindness which shone through and in the most heartbreaking of times, we now feel we have gained a lifelong friend in Stuart. We refuse to believe there is a better funeral director on this planet and we will forever be grateful for Stuart looking after us, our family and our baby girl. Thank you.
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5 Tim Carpenter 22nd Nov 2023
I could not have wished for a better service, with you and Antonia, it was perfect, and in the event of my passing, I have stated, and would be honoured, if you both would be involved
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5 Ali McCann 16th Nov 2023
Where to I start with these guys? They are just brilliant, so much compassion and care. This is our 3rd funeral with Stuart and I just would not want to use anyone else in future. All the staff are amazing.
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5 Sheila Ackerley 15th Nov 2023
Very understanding and helpful at a very emotional time and all staff were very supportive and professional.
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5 Jill Brighouse 21st Oct 2023
A heartfelt thank you to Stuart Foster and staff. At what is the most difficult time for any family, from making the very first call to this very day, you have supported , understood, reassured and guided us. Nothing too much trouble, no question to silly and you took the time to understand us. Every detail thought about, our loved one kept safe in your care throughout. Your compassion, professionalism, patience and guidance gave us absolute unquestionable support and the strength we needed then and now. A professional, personal, reliable, supportive and caring service. Thank you.
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5 Pauline Durden 19th Oct 2023
Stuart provided all that we could wish for. He certainly put my mind at rest, very caring, such a gentle man, thank you.
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5 Chris Ballam 18th Oct 2023
Service provided by Stuart Foster Funeral Services was much appreciated. Everything went very smoothly and we were treated with every sympathy and courteousness.
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5 David Lawton 18th Oct 2023
Really helpful kind and thoughtful Trev & Jo made a hard time a little easier
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5 Louise Nicholson 17th Oct 2023
Very very caring and compassionate to myself and all the family. My late husband was looked after exceptionally from the time he arrived in the Chapel of rest, the deceased loved ones are not left alone, they go and see them which is very reassuring. You have time to spend with your loved one in a relaxed way, which really helps emotionally and the Chapel of rest itself is decorated beautifully and it’s light and airy and comforting. They do little an additional touches which is really nice. Just lovely people and they gave my husband a great send off, just what we wanted. I would recommend them to anyone. Louise.
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4 Peter Weston 16th Oct 2023
I would say this firm were nearly perfect. My funeral director was outstanding she was very responsive, offering suggestions when appropriate and taking away concerns I had as soon as I raised them. She brought dignity to the event without any stuffiness.
The funeral service was well managed particularly as some of my instructions regarding how we we were to arrive and be seated were a little clumsy.
I reduced my rating from excellent to very good as there were some problems going to and from the Crematorium. Again the team handled the situation as best they could, given the two incidents were largely outside their control. and my funeral director did apologize via WhatsApp. I did feel the follow up could have been a little more formal, perhaps an email from Mr. Foster apologizing and explaining what the technical problem was? or even an offer of some compensation. This may sound tawdry given the situation and I would have refused, but it would have been well received by me.
I would not hesitate to recommend this firm however. Rather than say four stars I would say 9 out of 10.
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5 Desiree Tait 7th Oct 2023
The empathetic, competent and friendly service I received from Fosters was exceptional, with all details being included. Being confronted with the passing of a loved one and all the formalities crowding in can be traumatic and a sympathetic but professional Company is an absolute boon. Fosters was highly recommended by my hairdresser who has two friends employed there and told me what a lovely Firm they were.
Stuart Foster replied
Dear Desiree, thank you for entrusting us to take care of you all. Also, thank you for taking your time to leave us such a kind review we really appreciate it. Kindest regards Stuart and the team.