S. Stibbards & Sons, Canvey Island

230 reviews

A family-owned funeral home on Canvey Island supporting families in Essex with compassionate and caring funeral services

Latest Verified Reviews

Lisa Smith 15th Mar 2024

Excellent service. The staff are very helpful & understanding of all circumstances. The priest that conducted the service "Jon" had taken into account of the difficulties & had arranged the sermon accordingly. Over all outstanding. A special thanks to "Stephen" for his support on the day.

Susan Edwards 12th Mar 2024

Very well managed. Respectful at all times. 

Jane Allen 11th Mar 2024

My lovely mum was cared for by Stibbards Canvey. Kate was wonderful and I know my mum was safe and cared for and all my wishes for mum was taken care of professionally but also with empathy. Stuart and all the team carried out my mums funeral with the most respect and as a family we were so grateful to them all. They are all so approachable and really cared. I could not fault one thing about Stibbards of Canvey. They really were the right choice for my lovely mum.

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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

22 Canvey Rd
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0LW

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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: 01268 833441

About Us

The caring team at S Stibbards & Sons understand that contacting a funeral director can seem daunting, but with over 150 years experience, 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 Canvey Island and the surrounding area, at whatever time of day or night it is needed.

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

S Stibbards & Sons’ Canvey Island 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 being taken care of. Should you prefer support in more familiar surroundings, a home visit can be arranged.

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 can travel in comfort, driven by their professional staff. Traditional horse-drawn hearses, vintage vehicles and other bespoke options can also be arranged.

S Stibbards & Sons is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and Society of Allied 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 a compassionate and helpful funeral service on Canvey Island.

Latest Obituaries

Frank   Boreham

Frank Boreham

Jan 1936 - Mar 2024

Patrick Joseph (Pat)   Hogan

Patrick Joseph (Pat) Hogan

Aug 1933 - Feb 2024

Doreen   Patricia Macdonald

Doreen Patricia Macdonald

Feb 2024 - Apr 1933

Russell Amelius   Smith

Russell Amelius Smith

Jul 1960 - Jan 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Lisa Smith 15th Mar 2024

    Excellent service. The staff are very helpful & understanding of all circumstances. The priest that conducted the service "Jon" had taken into account of the difficulties & had arranged the sermon accordingly. Over all outstanding. A special thanks to "Stephen" for his support on the day.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Lisa, thank you for your very generous comments which mean so much to all of us at Stibbards. As a family company we cherish the relationships that we build with our families and your kind comments will be shared with the team.
  • 5 Susan Edwards 12th Mar 2024

    Very well managed. Respectful at all times. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Susan, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Jane Allen 11th Mar 2024

    My lovely mum was cared for by Stibbards Canvey. Kate was wonderful and I know my mum was safe and cared for and all my wishes for mum was taken care of professionally but also with empathy. Stuart and all the team carried out my mums funeral with the most respect and as a family we were so grateful to them all. They are all so approachable and really cared. I could not fault one thing about Stibbards of Canvey. They really were the right choice for my lovely mum.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jane, Kate and Stuart will be so pleased that you felt supported and cared for during the arrangements for your beloved Mum. We are so pleased that she had the send-off she deserved, and this will hopefully bring you comfort in the future
  • 5 Cliff Macdonald 11th Mar 2024

    S. Stibbards & Sons have shown the utmost compassion and provided our family with an impeccable service for our late Mothers funeral, with Kate being a tower of strength for us. Thank you.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Cliff, we are so pleased, that Kate and the rest of the team were able to provide a fitting farewell for Doreen and you as a family were well looked after.
  • 5 Maxine Edwards 10th Mar 2024

    For the second time of using Stibbards in Canvey Island, the service once again was excellent from start to finish. I received so much help and support from Kate in the office, nothing was ever too much trouble, it certainly helped to make a very difficult situation easier. On the day of the funeral, the men involved were impeccable and myself and family were treated with so much respect. I would definitely recommend Stibbards.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Maxine,thank you for putting your trust in us once again and I am so pleased that Kate and the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with Kate who always tries to go above and beyond.
  • 5 Jennifer Sartain 23rd Feb 2024

    Thank you doesn’t even come close to the help, support and attention to detail that was provided to us during the lead up and day of our dad’s funeral. The care and respect given to dad whilst at the chapel of rest. 
    Thank you Kate, Scott and all the team. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jennifer, thank you for allowing us to come into your lives at such a difficult time. I am so pleased that all went well on the day and that Scott and Kate looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Bernadette McNulty 22nd Feb 2024

    Bernadette McNulty
    Just would like to say a big thank you to Stewart and team at Stibbards, and Kate what lovely people and helpful they were, when my cousin Michael was in their hands they helped in every way they could not do enough, they were so polite and Kind. God Bless you all 🙏🕯️

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Bernadette, I am so pleased that Stuart Kate and the team took such diligent care of you and the family and you felt that the service was a reflection of your wishes
  • 5 Lisa Hayter 20th Feb 2024

    My mum’s funeral was absolutely perfect, Stibbards took all the pressure away from us and thought of everything. Thank you so much 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Lisa, 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 Michelle Baldwin 13th Feb 2024

    The family of Michael John Hedges would very much like to thank the whole team at Stibbards & Sons for their faultless service from beginning to end. Kate with whom we initially dealt with was so considerate, then meeting Stuart who made sure the whole day went smoothly. Emma the Celebrant was spot on with the service. Overall a great, even though sad day. The truck was a great send-off for our dad and the coffin with the engraving looked amazing. Thanks again to Stibbards.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Michelle, we are so pleased that Kate, Stuart and the team were able to support and care for you as a family so well on the day and during the arrangements for your beloved Dad. We are so pleased that he had the send-off he deserved, and this will hopefully bring you comfort in the future.
  • 5 Peter Watkins 26th Jan 2024

    Nothing was to much trouble for Kate at the Canvey office. She answered my many questions and phone calls and was able to offer much needed advice. On the day the funeral men were very efficient and professional.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Peter, thank you for allowing us to come into your lives at such a difficult time. I am so pleased that all went well on the day and that Kate and the team looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Keith Garner 9th Jan 2024

    Very impressed with the professionalism shown throughout the whole company. They made sure all of our needs and requirements were satisfied. We couldn’t have asked for a better send off for our Mum.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Keith, Dear Christina, we are so pleased that you felt supported and cared for during the arrangements for your beloved Mum and that she had the send-off she deserved, and this will hopefully bring you comfort in the future.
  • 5 Jackie Berkeley 24th Dec 2023

    My arranged my husbands funeral. The service and care we received from start to finish was excellent. Nothing was to much trouble. Even a request for a finger print. Thank you so much at this hard time. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jackie,

    we are always here to help in any way we can, we are so pleased have been able to look after and support you at this difficult time.
  • 5 Karin Hewer 17th Dec 2023

    All the staff are very kind and repectful.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Karin, we are so pleased to have been able to help you and the family through such a difficult time. Thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you, it is much appreciated
  • 5 Heather Mills 16th Dec 2023

    Excellent service and friendly efficient staff from the booking of the funeral to the service on the day. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and would use their services again

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Heather, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Lynn Sansom 28th Nov 2023

    I cant thank stibbards enough for the care and respect they showed my dear mum. Also for the compassion they gave to myself and my dad. I highly recommend them thankyou again

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Lynn, we are so pleased, that the team were able to provide a fitting farewell for your dear mum and you as a family were well looked after. Thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Mark Saville 27th Nov 2023

    From start to every little detail was taken care of. Thank you everyone at Stibbards.
    from the Saville family.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Mark, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Kerry Smart 24th Nov 2023

    Exceptional service from start to finish. Made everything as easy as it could be under the circumstances.
    Thankyou so much

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Kerry, 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 Stephen Price 17th Nov 2023

    It’s hard to put into words but you have been excellent on everything you have done for me and my family thank you very much Stephen price

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Stephen, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, we are so pleased to have been able to care for you all at such a difficult time
  • 5 Peter Moore 8th Nov 2023

    On preparing my mum’s funeral I can not rate Kate in the office high enough, she was extremely helpful and always got back to me when I needed her assistance. 
    Even when my Dad called in to the office asking questions, he was alway mad to feel at ease and was ensured everything was in hand. 
    On the day of mums funeral the guys made sure everything run smoothly. 
    Thank you to all and for looking after my mum on the lead up to her final departing day. 


    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Peter, thank you allowing us to come into your lives at such a difficult time, I am so pleased that Kate and the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with Kate who always tries to go above and beyond.
  • 5 Helen Rose 6th Nov 2023

    Very professional and caring and nothing was to much trouble. Thank you 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Helen, 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 Sharon Martinson 5th Nov 2023

    Stibbards arranged our funeral arrangements with first class quality, expertise and sensitivity. Nothing was too much trouble and they couldn’t have done more to provide a funeral with such high quality. I will always recommend Stibbards.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Sharon, thank you for your very generous comments which mean so much to all of us at Stibbards. As a family company we cherish the relationships that we build with our families and your kind comments will be shared with the team.
  • 5 Linda Jane Green 2nd Oct 2023

    Thankyou for all your support in organising my mum’s funeral, very kind and caring, an excellent service, a big Thankyou to Lauren for making such a sad day run smooth. …Linda and family 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Linda, Lauren will be so pleased that you felt supported and cared for during the arrangements for your beloved Mum. We are so pleased that she had the send-off she deserved, and this will hopefully bring you comfort in the future
  • 5 Marrion Hallett 16th Sep 2023

    All were very professional and kind and everything we asked for was done.Would like to thank everyone at S Stibbards&Sons on Canvey Island for care and help that was shown to me and my family and most of all to my beloved husband.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Marrion, we are so pleased that the team were able to support and care for you as a family so well. We hope that the knowledge that your loved one and your family are being looked after so well brings you great comfort. Thank you for your truly kind expressions of gratitude
  • 4 Helen Wilson 3rd Sep 2023

    My father passed away at home so I called Stibbards who I had used twice before for close family friends.  They came and took my Dad to the funeral home and were
    extremely kind when they came.

    We were able to meet with Lauren and make arrangements for the funeral quite quickly and the funeral just took place last week.

    I found them to be very respectful and on the day of the funeral they helped my Nephews,  Son and husband  to bear the coffin which was important for them all.

    Stuart was excellent and caring and helped us all get through a wonderful service at the church and then the crem.

    Thank you.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Helen, thank you for your very generous comments which mean so much to all of us at Stibbards. As a family company we cherish the relationships that we build with our families and your kind comments will be shared with the team.
  • 5 Denise Gartshore 2nd Sep 2023

    My late husband and I would like to say a huge thanks for what you did on the 20th August 2023. Everything was perfect and exactly what he would have loved. I can't thank you enough you even made the sun shine. I would highly recommend you.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Denise, Thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.

Address
22 Canvey Rd
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0LW

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Lisa Smith 15th Mar 2024

Excellent service. The staff are very helpful & understanding of all circumstances. The priest that conducted the service "Jon" had taken into account of the difficulties & had arranged the sermon accordingly. Over all outstanding. A special thanks to "Stephen" for his support on the day.

Susan Edwards 12th Mar 2024

Very well managed. Respectful at all times. 

Jane Allen 11th Mar 2024

My lovely mum was cared for by Stibbards Canvey. Kate was wonderful and I know my mum was safe and cared for and all my wishes for mum was taken care of professionally but also with empathy. Stuart and all the team carried out my mums funeral with the most respect and as a family we were so grateful to them all. They are all so approachable and really cared. I could not fault one thing about Stibbards of Canvey. They really were the right choice for my lovely mum.

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