S. Stibbards & Sons, Hadleigh

332 reviews

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

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Robert Garrard 19th Mar 2021

I cannot recommend Stibbards funeral directors highly enough. From initial contact through to the funeral day itself, and indeed the after care shown too, the empathy, help, understanding and professionalism shown by Martin, Wendy and all the team at Stibbards is second to none. They guided us through what was potentially a very tough time after the sad loss of mum.  I really cannot possibly praise them enough.  Thank you so much. Bob and Julie Garrard.

Judith Mumnery 17th Mar 2021

From my first appointment with David at Shoeburyness to after the funeral, I cannot fault the care, compassion, support and guidance that I received. This is the 3rd time my family have engaged the services of Stibbards, and every time has provided our family with the best service and support at a time of loss. David is so helpful, kind and understanding and clearly cares, and takes great pride in what he does. Thank you to everyone who was part of our 'goodbye' to our loved one.

Ashley Targett 13th Mar 2021

I’ve never arranged a funeral before...Scott and Martin went beyond their remit patiently guiding me through the process. I would say the atmosphere at Stibbards is one of warmth and compassion.  And Simon, our support on the day was wonderful. 

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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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Robert Garrard 19th Mar 2021

    I cannot recommend Stibbards funeral directors highly enough. From initial contact through to the funeral day itself, and indeed the after care shown too, the empathy, help, understanding and professionalism shown by Martin, Wendy and all the team at Stibbards is second to none. They guided us through what was potentially a very tough time after the sad loss of mum. 
    I really cannot possibly praise them enough. 
    Thank you so much.
    Bob and Julie Garrard.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Rob, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, it was so lovely to look after you and your family and I am so pleased that all was as you wished. I wish you and Julie all the best for the future, warm regards, Martin
  • 5 Judith Mumnery 17th Mar 2021

    From my first appointment with David at Shoeburyness to after the funeral, I cannot fault the care, compassion, support and guidance that I received. This is the 3rd time my family have engaged the services of Stibbards, and every time has provided our family with the best service and support at a time of loss. David is so helpful, kind and understanding and clearly cares, and takes great pride in what he does. Thank you to everyone who was part of our 'goodbye' to our loved one.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Judith, Thank you for putting your trust in us once again and I am so pleased that David and the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with David who always tries to go above and beyond. Kind regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Ashley Targett 13th Mar 2021

    I’ve never arranged a funeral before...Scott and Martin went beyond their remit patiently guiding me through the process. I would say the atmosphere at Stibbards is one of warmth and compassion. 
    And Simon, our support on the day was wonderful. 

    Lee Marston replied

    thank you Ashley for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Ronald Power 6th Mar 2021

    Stibbards took over all the necessary arrangements from the date we contacted them about Joyce's death and provided us with all the information as regards choosing a coffin, arranging flowers or donations to a charity and the conduct of the funeral service itself, which the Rev Jon Stannard led with dignity was very well planned. There was always a member of staff available to assist with any questions we wished to ask.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you for taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you. I am pleased that you felt looked after and supported.
  • 5 Lynn Shurmur 4th Mar 2021

    Stibbards took care of my Dad when he passed away nine years ago. This time it was my Mum, who lost her life to covid. They provided the same level of care and respect and offered exactly the same services this time, despite the pandemic which I know many other funeral directors were not offering. Consummate professionals, thank you. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you for putting your trust in us once again, we are always here to help in anyway we can, we are so pleased have been able to look after and support you at this difficult time.
  • 5 Laura Pike 26th Feb 2021

    Stibbards were immensely professional, efficient and sensitive from beginning to end and helped us arrange the nicest funeral we could have in very challenging times. We will be eternally grateful!

  • 5 Arthur Hodgson 20th Feb 2021

    We had discussed a non attendance funeral and it seemed sensible due to Covid and the fact Mums friends and old colleagues were very elderly themselves. We also, as a family, have no religious beliefs and absolutely did not want any form of religious input. We found Stibbards after we realised a national advertisement had no local franchises, not realising that Stibbards would provide the service we required. As our ‘family’ undertaker of many generations l was extremely happy to be with them. They were absolutely faultless throughout the process. Kind, informative, and very professional. Everything was efficient and sympathetic. The obituary and donations page has given us great comfort and was a focus for our family that are dotted around the world. I would recommend Stibbards to everyone and it is a strange comfort that Mum was served by the family that had also served her own grandparents and parents. I should have called them first. Many thanks

  • 5 Stephen Golder 19th Feb 2021

    Thank you so much for your professionalism and empathy shown throughout.

  • 5 Sandra Cain 17th Feb 2021

    We cannot thank Stibbards enough for their caring and professional approach to every aspect of our father's funeral. From the initial contact and planning to the day, nothing was too much trouble. The vintage Austin hearse was absolutely beautiful and the attendants were very respectful. Thank you to the whole team especially Scott and Simon.

  • 5 Alison Martin-Hughes 16th Feb 2021

    Unfortunately this is the 2nd time we've had to use Stibbards within less than 6 months. Both times they were extremely professional and very kind, I know it's their job, but I do feel they go above and beyond service wise. I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Daniel Palmer 5th Feb 2021

    We could not rate Stibbards highly enough, a very professional, courteous, empathetic and sympathetic service. Very grateful for all they did at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Angela Platts 2nd Feb 2021

    I can’t thank Stibbard’s enough for their caring, professional service. We were kept informed of everything and their approach was professional and caring. 

    The service was lovely and were supported through the whole process of arranging a funeral at a time when our minds were all jumbled. 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Angela, thank you for your kind words and I am pleased that we were able to look after you and your Brother's during this difficult time, warm regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Roy and Janice Beardwell 31st Jan 2021

    Professional throughout the arrangements. 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Roy & Janice, thank you for your kind words, regards Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Jennifer White 25th Jan 2021

    Martin and his team were amazing, sympathetic and professional from start to finish. Thank you all 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Emma, thank you for taking the time to share your kinds comments, it was a pleasure to look after you and the family, hope to see you in better circumstances soon!, warmest regards, Martin
  • 5 Danielle Vaughan 25th Jan 2021

    Stibbards made an extremely difficult time for our family easier to manage. There was constant support and communication making me feel at ease in the run up to the funeral. On the day they were extremely professional and organised, they gave my grandmother the send off she deserved. I highly recommend Stibbards. 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Danielle, thank you for entrusting these arrangements to us and your warm comments regarding the service you received, it was a privilege to be able to look after you and the family personally on the day, warm regards, Martin
  • 5 Colin Unsworth 18th Jan 2021

    Full credit for how well the funeral of my loved one went, their service, efficiency, and professionism was superb.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Colin, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and we are so pleased to have been able to care for you and your family. Kind regards Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Jacque Buckley 17th Jan 2021

    Excellent service from start to finish. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Jacque.
  • 5 Mark / Marianne Tierney 15th Jan 2021

    I can't stress how please we were with the service and professionalism of Stibbards from the day my mum passed away to the funeral itself. From the staff in the office to the drivers on the day I would highly recommend them. Thank you

    Lee Marston replied
    Mark and Marianne, thank you for your kind words, we always strive to achieve the best possible service we can.
  • 5 Stephen Decker 12th Jan 2021

    All went very smoothly. Simon was very helpful and calm.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you for your comments Stephen
  • 5 Margaret Shaw 8th Jan 2021

    i couldnt have wished for better. I am looking forward to my lock of Grahams hair So far with tha cash we collected £340 fit the Sir ambulance. Many many thanks   Margaret

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Margaret
  • 5 Paul McCormick 22nd Dec 2020

    Stibbards were very attentive from start to finish and Wendy was very helpful and responsive at all times. I would recommend them highly.

    Lee Marston replied
    thank you Paul, we are sure that wendy will be please knowing she was able to support you through the funeral arrangements
  • 5 Natasha Schneider 22nd Dec 2020

    Thank you for your professional and compassionate service, especially given the restrictions relating to Covid. 

    Lee Marston replied
    thank you Natasha we are glad that we have been able to support you during this difficult time.
  • 5 Jeff Worden 14th Dec 2020

    We received a superb service from start to finish,and a very caring attitude at such a difficult time.Everybody we spoke to was very professional and on the day we could not fault the service that we received.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Jeff we always strive the achieve the best service possible
  • 5 Rob Parish 9th Dec 2020

    Extremely sympathetic and professional, nothing was too much trouble

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you for your kind word Rob
  • 5 Hilary Dennis 15th Nov 2020

    Kind, courteous and respectful at all times.
    The whole team were very supportive and organised.  At a time when I wasn’t feeling up to doing much I didn’t have to. They arranged everything.
    On the day the team were very kind and gave my Dad the send off he deserved.
    A heartfelt thank you from us all.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Hilary thank you for your kind words, we are glad that we have been able to support you and ease the burden during this difficult time.

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

Robert Garrard 19th Mar 2021

I cannot recommend Stibbards funeral directors highly enough. From initial contact through to the funeral day itself, and indeed the after care shown too, the empathy, help, understanding and professionalism shown by Martin, Wendy and all the team at Stibbards is second to none. They guided us through what was potentially a very tough time after the sad loss of mum.  I really cannot possibly praise them enough.  Thank you so much. Bob and Julie Garrard.

Judith Mumnery 17th Mar 2021

From my first appointment with David at Shoeburyness to after the funeral, I cannot fault the care, compassion, support and guidance that I received. This is the 3rd time my family have engaged the services of Stibbards, and every time has provided our family with the best service and support at a time of loss. David is so helpful, kind and understanding and clearly cares, and takes great pride in what he does. Thank you to everyone who was part of our 'goodbye' to our loved one.

Ashley Targett 13th Mar 2021

I’ve never arranged a funeral before...Scott and Martin went beyond their remit patiently guiding me through the process. I would say the atmosphere at Stibbards is one of warmth and compassion.  And Simon, our support on the day was wonderful. 

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