S. Stibbards & Sons, Canvey Island

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

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

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

Roger   John Foreman

Roger John Foreman

Jan 1951 - Jan 2026

Doreen   Brand

Doreen Brand

May 1933 - Dec 2025

Stella   Isaac

Stella Isaac

Oct 1943 - Dec 2025

Rhys   Chapman

Rhys Chapman

Mar 1991 - Dec 2025

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasize the attentive care and respect shown to their loved ones throughout the process, from first contact through to the funeral day itself. Families repeatedly mention how staff were always available to answer questions, took time to listen to their wishes, and treated arrangements with patience and understanding during an emotionally overwhelming period.

The funeral day itself is frequently described by families as running smoothly and seamlessly, with particular praise for how the staff guided them through the service with professionalism and calm, even when complex or emotionally delicate requests needed attention.

Communication and availability emerge consistently across reviews, with families noting that staff returned calls promptly, provided clear information about arrangements, and remained accessible throughout the planning process, which families say significantly reduced stress during an already difficult time.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jaqueline Ann Sharpe 6th Aug 2019

    Dad had a lovely send off thank you all so very much.you have been very kind

  • 5 James Jeffery 13th Jul 2019

    Stibbards were very professional, caring and helpful in a difficult time.

  • 5 John Linton 26th Jun 2019

    Absolutely fantastic service. Not one detail went unattended. Everybody at Stibbards were kind, considerate and very sympathetic.

  • 5 Denise Heard 20th Jun 2019

    A very emotional time made easy and extremely pleasant under the difficult for instances and I cannot praise them enough.

    Mrs D Heard

  • 5 Brian Raven 18th Jun 2019

    Stibbards handled my wife's funeral from start to finish with absolute professionalism and respect that we couldn't have wished for more. Every single member of staff was fantastic, especially Lisa and Stuart whom were always available for support and help. Thank you from all the family and friends for helping my wife in her final journey.

  • 5 Mrs Janet Fryer 17th Jun 2019

    Great service.

  • 3 Stewart Liston 15th Jun 2019

    ask mr Linton of Stanley road Benfleet!

  • 5 Leanne Jones 11th Jun 2019

    I can't thank all of the staff at Stibbards enough for their absolute professionalism from start to finish.
    They helped to make my Mum's final journey absolutely wonderful. X

  • 5 Samantha Pattison 2nd Jun 2019

    Such caring staff from the first meeting to the actual day. Nothing but praise for them. Highly recommended.

  • 4 James Ball 1st Jun 2019

    Very good care and attention throughout the process.

  • 5 Susan Willis 21st May 2019

    Stibbards of Hadleigh was absolutely brilliant. Every member of staff was  Professional, compassionate, caring and extremely helpful. They helped make Michael's funeral run smoothly and memorable. We could not praise them highly enough. Thank you to all.

  • 5 Gary Faux 12th May 2019

    We have received a first class service from Stibbards Hadleigh from our initial contact and throughout. They are courteous, efficient and very helpful. We would recommend them without hesitation.

  • 5 Raymond Newman 5th May 2019

    We were very pleased with the exceptional service we received from everyone at Stibbards and would recommend them. I had already come into contact with them on several occasions and knew I could trust them to give my mother exactly the funeral we wanted. We mainly deal with Wendy and Martin who were very patient with us especially when changing requests but everyone treated us with courtesy and respect. My brother was particularly touched with the way our 99 year old mother looked in her coffin; very peaceful and he was glad he had been to see her. We also thought the live link a very good idea as our son lives in New Zealand and could not come home at this time.
    Thank you to all at Stibbards Funeral Directors. Ann Newman and Graham Gardner

  • 5 Gill Larkins 3rd May 2019

    Stibbards deliver a first class service, we have used then 3 times lately and each time they have delivered with style and grace. 
    Thank you to all the staff especially at the Canvey office

  • 5 Everitt Patricia 15th Apr 2019

    Thankyou for a very sympathetic, efficient service, making it all easier for us at this sad time.

  • 5 Jennifer Davey 9th Apr 2019

    Caring, efficient, understanding. Nothing too much trouble.  A sad day was made a little easier knowing we were being  looked after with kindness. 

  • 5 Yvonne Betts 5th Apr 2019

    We were very impressed, as a famIly, with the way Robyn handled the funeral arrangements and Simon Lawrence conducted the actual funeral on the day.

  • 5 graham and ann broomfield 23rd Mar 2019

    First class service

  • 5 John Champion 22nd Mar 2019

    Very professional as you would expect, but everyone was also so friendly, helpful and supportive too. We could not have asked for anymore.

    They also arranged a minster (David), who took the time to come and meet us beforehand and guided us towards a lovely service, which he delivered excellently.

  • 5 Norma Buckle 8th Mar 2019

    Couldn't ask for more. Very professional.

  • 5 Ruth Brown 4th Mar 2019

    I have used stibbards and sons 3 tines in the last 2 years, the service is excellent and so caring and passionate to the living and the deceased. I would highly recommend stibbards and would never use any other company.
    Thank you for being so kind.
    Ruth Brown

  • 5 Dennis Harvey 3rd Mar 2019

    Their respectful professionalism and caring nature shines through. This is the fifth time my family have used their services and have never been disappointed.

  • 5 Steve Woolf 22nd Feb 2019

    Heather, Stuart and the team dealt with my brother's funeral with professionalism, care and attention to detail. The funeral day went very smoothly and exactly as the family had planned with Stibbards.
    We found Stibbards excellent in helping you through the very challenging time of planning the funeral arrangements for the departure of a loved one.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Steve, I am pleased that you found the care provided by Heather, Stuart and team, such a help following the passing of your Brother. Thank you for your kind comments, which I will share with all those involved. Kindest regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Jane Clark 22nd Feb 2019

    Friendly  and professional staff.  Would recommend them to everyone.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Jane, thank you for your comments and future recommendation, I will pass then onto Wendy, Dan and the rest of the team. Best wishes, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Julie Bowen 9th Feb 2019

    From start to finish the service provided by S. Stibbards & Sons, Canvey Island was outstanding.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Julie, that you for your kind comments regarding our team at the Canvey office and allowing us to look after you and the family at such a difficult time. Kind regards, Martin Stibbards

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Jaqueline Ann Sharpe 6th Aug 2019

Dad had a lovely send off thank you all so very much.you have been very kind

James Jeffery 13th Jul 2019

Stibbards were very professional, caring and helpful in a difficult time.

John Linton 26th Jun 2019

Absolutely fantastic service. Not one detail went unattended. Everybody at Stibbards were kind, considerate and very sympathetic.

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