S. Stibbards & Sons, Hadleigh

332 reviews

A caring funeral home in Essex supporting families in the Hadleigh, Thundersley and Benfleet areas

Latest Verified Reviews

Paul Webb 14th Nov 2020

Thank you for everything on my Father’s day 

Wilks Eileen 13th Nov 2020

Everything from start to finish was carried out most sympathetically and professionally. I would recommend your services without hesitation. Kind regards Alan Wilks

suzanne Campion 1st Nov 2020

I cannot thank Stibbards and Sons enough from the care and compassion they have shown my mum and I in handling my dads funeral. From our first encounter, when their private ambulance collected dad from home, they genuinely wanted to know about who dad was and showed the utmost care and compassion both for my dad as well as my mum and I. We had dreaded the funeral planning but Wendy and all the team made it as straightforward as possible, always ready to answer any questions we had and always happy to listen. I could not do their job but I will forever be grateful they do it simply faultless service from a team that truly care. Thank you for guiding us through this extremely difficult time.

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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

4 Commonhall Lane
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 2RN

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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
Call: 01702 680338

About Us

The caring team at S Stibbards & Sons understand that contacting a funeral director can seem daunting, but they are there to listen, reassure and support families at this very difficult time.

As a funeral home with family values at its heart, its focus is upon providing compassionate funeral care to families in Hadleigh and the surrounding area, at whatever time of day or night it is needed.

At a very difficult time, when it can be hard to focus on decision-making, it is the role of the caring team to listen and support families in a reassuring space where they can focus on their loved one.

S Stibbards & Sons’ Hadleigh funeral home provides a calm and tranquil atmosphere in which to make funeral arrangements. It has a private chapel of rest where families can spend precious time with their loved one, reassured that their funeral wishes are administered to. Should you prefer support in more familiar surroundings, a home visit can be arranged with a member of this caring funeral home.

Whether families prefer a full traditional funeral service, or a quiet farewell tailored to their needs, funeral director Martin Stibbards and his experienced staff aim to ensure that the arrangements fulfil every family’s wishes.

Stibbards offers a fleet of modern Jaguar hearses and limousines to ensure families and their loved one will travel in comfort, driven by their professional staff. Funerals can also be tailored with a traditional horse-drawn hearse, or vintage vehicles.

The Hadleigh funeral home is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and independent funeral homes association, SAIF and meets the high standards set by both.

It offers Golden Charter funeral plans to those who are considering the future, while as part of its support for families, it offers in-house bereavement counselling.

Call S Stibbards & Sons for compassionate funeral service in Hadleigh, Thundersley and Benfleet, at a very difficult time.

Latest Obituaries

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Cliff Ernest Norman

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Paul Webb 14th Nov 2020

    Thank you for everything on my Father’s day 

    Lee Marston replied
    You are more than welcome Paul.
  • 5 Wilks Eileen 13th Nov 2020

    Everything from start to finish was carried out most sympathetically and professionally. I would recommend your services without hesitation.

    Kind regards Alan Wilks

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Eileen for your kind words we appreciate the recomendation
  • 5 suzanne Campion 1st Nov 2020

    I cannot thank Stibbards and Sons enough from the care and compassion they have shown my mum and I in handling my dads funeral. From our first encounter, when their private ambulance collected dad from home, they genuinely wanted to know about who dad was and showed the utmost care and compassion both for my dad as well as my mum and I. We had dreaded the funeral planning but Wendy and all the team made it as straightforward as possible, always ready to answer any questions we had and always happy to listen. I could not do their job but I will forever be grateful they do it simply faultless service from a team that truly care. Thank you for guiding us through this extremely difficult time.

    Lee Marston replied
    thank you for your kind words Suzanne and allowing us to look after your family at this difficult time, we always strive to give the best service possible to our families and are pleased knowing that we have been able to support and guide you through this difficult time.
  • 5 Janice and Doug Lamb 29th Oct 2020

    Martin and the team did a great job in difficult times down to last minute changes and offering their coats at the graveside .. thank you all 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Kay, thank you for your kind words and allowing us to look after your family at this difficult time, I am sorry that we could not influence the weather! I hope that we honoured Mum's wishes and her service was all that you, Dad and the family hoped it would be. Kind regards Martin
  • 5 Mark Bartlett 20th Oct 2020

    Very happy with the service provided and they took care of all our needs. Would recommend 

    Lee Marston replied
    we appreciate your kind words Mark, Thank you.
  • 5 Rhys Clark 20th Oct 2020

    Great and helped us through every step of the way. Wendy and Stuart were amazing and made the process so much easier

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Rhys, we are sure that Wendy and Stuart will be pleased knowing that everything went smoothly for you
  • 5 Sheila Mitchell 17th Oct 2020

    Cannot recommend highly enough.  Extremely professional, supportive and made the whole process run totally smoothly. A huge thank you from the Emery family.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Sheila, we always strive to achieve the best service possible for our families.
  • 5 Melanie Oxley 6th Oct 2020

    Very helpful at a difficult time 

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Melanie
  • 5 Susan Owens 1st Oct 2020

    I would like to thank Wendy and Linda for all of their help in arranging my mother's funeral. They provided a truly professional service and everyone involved was so kind.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Susan, we are sure that Wendy and Linda will be pleased knowing that everything went smoothly on the day.
  • 5 Teresa Goode 27th Sep 2020

    Outstanding. Small issue with wrong people i church empty seats but people refused. Maybe just let people know of the issue. But spectacular service.
    Found pauls shoes removed wishes id know why but tiny issues. Would recommend and will use again as faultless and thoughtful service in every way.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Teresa, thank you for your very kind words and thoughtful feedback, we very much appreciate any thoughts on how we can improve our service to our families. I will give your comments careful consideration but am pleased that Stuart and the team looked after you and your family so well. Paul was a great character and it was an honour to meet with him and yourself to pre-arrange his funeral. Best wishes for the future, Martin
  • 5 Sandra Hicks 26th Sep 2020

    Can’t fault them.  Made a very sad day go as smoothly as possible.  Wendy is amazing and nothing is too much trouble.

  • 5 Emma Cotgrove 21st Sep 2020

    Stibbards level of service, compassions and absolute professionalism is amazing. Through such a sad time for our family the way they communicated and helped us was brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble and through dark times brought in the sunlight. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Emma for your kind words, we are glad that we have been able to support you during this difficult time.
  • 5 Peter Cole 20th Sep 2020

    From start to finish everything was dealt with compassionately and all the staff were caring. The arrangements and funeral were timed to perfection. I would recommend Stibbards of Hadleigh as first choice.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Peter for your kind words, we always strive to give the best service we possibly can and are always grateful to receive recommendations.
  • 5 Catherine Beckwith 15th Sep 2020

    Very attentive and sympathetic service. Nothing was too much trouble.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Catherine, we are glad to support you in this difficult time
  • 5 Douglas Denman 12th Sep 2020

    Cannot fault Stibbards 
    Prompt, courteous and efficient
    Just what was needed for Mum’ s “day”

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Douglas, we are very pleased knowing that everything went smoothly for you on the day
  • 5 Tracey Keay 28th Aug 2020

    Everything about the way we were dealt with by Stibbards staff was top class They made the sad time it was as easy as possible and I felt my mum was in safe hands all the way through 

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Tracey, we always strive to give our very best in all our services and are always happy to help our families any way we can.
  • 5 Tracy Purssord 21st Aug 2020

    I cannot praise Stibbards highly enough. From the first contact they were caring and professional and made the whole process so much easier for us.

    Lee Marston replied
    thank you Tracy, we always strive to give our very best in all our services and are always happy to help our families any way we can.
  • 5 Jacqueline Shepherd 17th Aug 2020

    We were well looked after.
    Informing us along the way of what will happen and when 
    I’ve used Stibbards in Hadleigh sadly many a time and the care and respect they have for you as a bereaved family is 110% from Wendy In the Office to everyone responsible for the care of our loved ones.
    Can’t thank you all enough x

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Jacqueline, we are always grateful to receive such kind words. And are sure Wendy and the team would be very pleased knowing that everything went smoothly for you on the day.
  • 5 Jane Last 13th Aug 2020

    Kindness and care combined with their excellent services have supported us through the funeral of our father

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Jane, we are glad to support you in this difficult time
  • 5 Carol Astbury 10th Aug 2020

    I cannot thank Scott who conducted and Wendy who helped organise our dad's funeral enough. Wendy you made the whole process as seemless and stress free as is possible in the circs and Scott, you and the gents were impeccably turned out despite the hot weather, the cars were spotless and classy, the whole day was seemless, thank you, thank you, thankyou from the bottom of my heart, we gave dad the best send off possible and we have you to thank for that.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Carol, we are always grateful to receive such kind words. And are sure Wendy and Scott would be very pleased knowing that everything went smoothly for you on the day.
  • 5 Caron Douglas 5th Aug 2020

    Very understanding all the way through and even helped with difficulties with emails from doctors surgery and registrar would recommend

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Caron, we are glad to support you in this difficult time.
  • 5 Helen Beale 2nd Aug 2020

    Thank you excellent service tell customers to go with your company once again thank you thats why I gave you 5 stars from rob and Helen

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Helen, we always strive to give our very best in all our services and are always grateful to receive reveiws
  • 5 Tracy Bowden 1st Aug 2020

    Truly couldn’t have received better, above & beyond. Extremely grateful for professional & caring service. Wendy & Scott especially, thanking you kindly.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Tracy, we are always grateful to receive such kind words. And are sure Wendy and Scott would be very pleased knowing that everything went smoothly for you on the day.
  • 5 Sheila Mitchell 27th Jul 2020

    We cannot thank Wendy and the team enough for the incredibly professional and faultless service we received, taking most of the stress out of the day and meaning we could concentrate on giving Keith the beautiful send off he deserved.  The cars were beautiful and the team in attendance were so kind and respectful and  also impeccably turned out. Rev John Stannard was perfect for the family and was a welcome, comforting presence.
    Will be recommending to everyone.
    Thank you again, Dave, Shirley, Katherine, Rory and Margaret & Simon.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Margaret, we are glad to support you in this difficult time and always strive to give our very best in all our services. Thank you for your kind words, we are always grateful to receive great reviews and recommendations
  • 5 Marion Dann 11th Jul 2020

    I was very pleased with the way you handled everything from the first contact to the end of the arrangements and beyond. I would recommend you to my friends. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for all your help and understanding.
    Yours sincerely Marion Dann

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Marion, we always strive to give our very best in all our services and are always grateful to receive reviews and recommendations.

Address
4 Commonhall Lane
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 2RN

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Paul Webb 14th Nov 2020

Thank you for everything on my Father’s day 

Wilks Eileen 13th Nov 2020

Everything from start to finish was carried out most sympathetically and professionally. I would recommend your services without hesitation. Kind regards Alan Wilks

suzanne Campion 1st Nov 2020

I cannot thank Stibbards and Sons enough from the care and compassion they have shown my mum and I in handling my dads funeral. From our first encounter, when their private ambulance collected dad from home, they genuinely wanted to know about who dad was and showed the utmost care and compassion both for my dad as well as my mum and I. We had dreaded the funeral planning but Wendy and all the team made it as straightforward as possible, always ready to answer any questions we had and always happy to listen. I could not do their job but I will forever be grateful they do it simply faultless service from a team that truly care. Thank you for guiding us through this extremely difficult time.

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