S. Stibbards & Sons, Hadleigh

3 Judy Webb 18th Oct 2026

Everything was good except that when the family came to view mum we had a traumatic visit as her legs and arms were not covered and we could see the embalmers coverings. This is something we can never unsee now. Nicola had been in with mum to place a cushion in the coffin so she should have realised that it was not right. After speaking to Nicola she apologised and assured us that mum would be covered for our next visit. This was done. It was thoughtless of Stibbards to do this to a grieving family. We were also assured that staff training would now include making sure that our loved ones are respectfully covered. Judy Webb

5 Donna Ettalini 17th Oct 2026

Very respectful and helpful. The ceremony went to plan as we requested.it was my first time having to arrange everything and Stibbards guided us through. 

5 Tracy Catling 5th Oct 2026

Stibbards were compassionate, respectful and professional throughout the planning of my father’s funeral. The day itself went very well and the service was lovely. We were comforted by David Coster’s words.

5 Tracy Swindell 13th Sep 2026

Thankyou so so much to Nicola and the team at Hadleigh, the rev Jon Standard, and Stuart and Lauren from the media team. Despite my last minute changes, and lots of tears. Nicola went above and beyond to support me.
Dads was a non religious service, but it was beautiful, and I can't thank them all enough..

5 Lise Moss 24th Aug 2026

From start to finish Stibbards handled all arrangements professionally and respectfully 

5 Pauline Callaghan 22nd Aug 2026

An extremely efficient and smooth process all the way through. The staff showed kindness and compassion. They spoke of your loved one with respect. Nicola and Stuart who were our main contacts throughout were excellent. Also Darren and Ross. 

5 Andrew Moore 15th Aug 2026

Outstanding and compassionate support right from the first phone call through to the service. Very highly recommended.

5 Melvin Duncan 8th Aug 2026

The service was first class from start to finish, sensitive, professional,Did my Mother proud, many thanks to everyone involved.

5 Brian White 3rd Aug 2026

Can’t fault Stibbards at all regarding the funeral arrangements for our late mother. Well done to Nicola and the team at Hadleigh office for their efforts and well done to Leo and his team on the day. Everything went very smoothly. Once again, thank you all for your professionalism, patience and kindness throughout the process. Brian White

5 Nikki Barwis 1st Aug 2026

My Dad had always said he would want Stibbards to take care of him, their Hadleigh premises were at the end of his road!
From start to finish, communication was very prompt and easy!
Nicola at Hadleigh looked after us, and did her utmost to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible, we had some very specific requests regarding music as wanted my Dads YouTube videos of him playing piano played and a personal video from a local pianist to introduce a piece of music for the commital, all if these little touches were accomodated!!
We had very specific requests as my Dad was a very passionate pianist, so we were guided to the most appropriate ideas, a beautuful Piano keyboard designed coffin,and order of service booklet, which were perfect!
I was able to visit my Dad twice in the Chapel of rest and spend as long with him as I wished even on my Birthday, each of my requests taken seriously and personally.
My Dad had been poorly in hospital prior so unfortunately unable to set foot on the newly laid driveway he had agreed to be installed for ease with his conditions, so we asked if the hearse would be able to park on the drive so he had been on it, also my Dad cycled a particular route to work for 25 years, and swam in the sea almost every day at Leigh and Chalkwell, and because he had lived in the same road for 79 years since the age of 5, he was the longest living resident, so I put leaflets through all the doors to invite the neighbours to wave him off, and Stibbards took him all the routes we requested for his final journey!!
Martin and his team were very caring and reassuring on the day and helped with everything and all of us, where necessary and beyond!!
Stibbards were very professional yet personally caring in making my Dads tribute & service the absolute best it could be!!
Thank you from
The Taylor- Barwis Family X

5 Tracey Ann Edwards 26th Jul 2026

The whole team from taking my husband into their care through to laying him to rest were wonderful. Gary & George were so kind and respectful when they arrived at the house, Kate who took my initial meeting was professional and so lovely and Nicola who arranged my chapel visits was very good. Martin is the most beautiful human so compassionate and literally held my hand through the whole day. Thank you for being there through the hardest time of my life. To all of you, you are amazing x7

5 Graham Arram 25th Jul 2026

Thank you for your kindness, care and attention to detail, although the circumstances were sad, the thoughtfulness and thorough way in which every aspect was catered for was first class.
With grateful thanks again and appreciation.

5 John Barrett 24th Jul 2026

Very respectful and professional from our first meeting all the way through to the funeral. Every member of staff were kind and compassionate

5 Malc Seaman 13th Jul 2026

Inevitably, it is very difficult to be up-beat about a service so intrinsically linked to the sadness of saying goodbye to someone so loved and so sorely missed However, in terms of the level of care, from both staff in the office and those present on the day of commital, and the attention to detail, I found all at Stibbards to be very personable, helpful and genuinly caring. It made all the difference to me and to my family as we dealt with grief at a time where there were still unpleasant but unavoidable details that had to discussed and arranged. I am grateful for the compassionate and careful way that everything was carried out. Thank you.

5 Sharon Kirk 11th Jul 2026

I cannot fault the care and attention my family and myself received on the funeral of my late father. They made what was a very difficult time for us so much more bearable with their professionalism, care and attention to detail.

5 Tracey Billinghurst 22nd Jun 2026

Stibbards were there for us every step of the way with our Dads passing. Initially we set up a funeral plan a couple of years ago which when the time came then enabled us to concentrate on other details of the funeral. They arrived quickly and professionally to take dad into their care respecting our wishes right from the start. Having lots of children, grand children and great grand children there were a lot of notes to be read to him and for him to take with him and Stibbards took care of everything. What was absolutely lovely was Dad still looked like Dad and for that we are so grateful, he wasn't gone, he was sleeping. On the day itself they accommodated our wishes to pass by the care home and stop so we could thank everyone for his care, and then with respect for dad and care for us all we arrived at the crematorium to his final resting place. Nothing was too much and for this we are eternally grateful. With no hesitation I would use their services again. Thank you all for helping us to celebrate our Dad.

5 Gwynne Smale 18th Jun 2026

Funerals are not easy happenings either in the  planning or the event and so compassion and guidance are very much needed.
Stibbards  provided both these qualities and helped us through what was such  a difficult time .
Thank you all for looking after us so well and helping us to say goodbye with love and dignity to our lovely husband, father, grandfather , great grandfather and friend to many.


 

5 Elizabeth Bradon 15th Jun 2026

It is a very difficult time for everyone but Stibbards were very helpful patient and professional in all that they did. I have had many compliments about the extra things they put in place ie bubbles and West Ham colours and these were an unexpected but very welcome touch. Thank you

5 Martin Green 12th Jun 2026

Absolutely perfect from start to finish. The ceremony itself was very touching with a wonderful oration from the celebrant Mr Stannard, and everyone else involved. A perfect celebration of my uncle's life, Absolutely faultless, thank you all very much.

5 Mark Smith 9th Jun 2026

Faultless service and very approachable, staff on the day were superb.
Thanks.

5 Lisa Pethurst 2nd Jun 2026

All the staff were outstanding and provided support from the very beginning. They were professional and caring and arranged everything even down to the staff wearing blue ties to match our tribute of wearing something blue. Davis Wilson who spoke at my fathers service was kind and wrote a service fitting for my father. He understood what we wanted to say and provided a service that celebrated my fathers life. Thank you x

5 Robert Lillis 2nd Jun 2026

Sibbards provided an excellent service, showing great empathy and professionalism throughout.

A special word of thanks to Lauren and Scott.

Many thanks from Rob and family.

5 Michael Simmonds 30th May 2026

All the Staff at Stibbards have been very professional and caring in everything they have done for us, nothing we asked was ever a problem for them. Lovely people from Hadleigh staff ( and Rayleigh) through to attendants on the day of Mums funeral.

5 Roger Grove 22nd May 2026

Sympathetic and totally professional. Everyone was helpful at all times. 

5 Ian Wilson 12th May 2026

Stibbards have been wonderful to me and my family! Amazing!