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

Latest Verified Reviews

Barbara Hardy 31st Oct 2022

Karen & Debbie who we dealt with for mum's funeral arrangements were both lovely. Sympathetic and professional, we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you.

Paula Bastin 29th Oct 2022

Wonderful service from a sensitive, thoughtful and efficient funeral director. Many thanks 

Tina Douglas 6th Oct 2022

The service we received from Stibbards during the worst time of our lives, was simply outstanding. The compassion, sympathy, empathy, and total understanding of what we were going through was  excellent, especially from Kate in the office. On the day everyone was extremely professional, sensitive and smart, ensuring everything went smoothly.  Special thanks to Stuart, Dan and the motorbike rider. Thank you so much. Highly recommended. 

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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

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

William   'Bill' Foster

William 'Bill' Foster

Jun 1954 - Nov 2025

Colin   Sylvester

Colin Sylvester

Jul 1950 - Nov 2025

Eddie   Carter

Eddie Carter

Dec 1939 - Oct 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Barbara Hardy 31st Oct 2022

    Karen & Debbie who we dealt with for mum's funeral arrangements were both lovely. Sympathetic and professional, we couldn't have asked for more.
    Thank you.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Barbara, Karen & Debbie will be so pleased that you felt supported and cared for during the arrangements for your beloved mum.
  • 5 Paula Bastin 29th Oct 2022

    Wonderful service from a sensitive, thoughtful and efficient funeral director. Many thanks 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Paula, 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 Tina Douglas 6th Oct 2022

    The service we received from Stibbards during the worst time of our lives, was simply outstanding. The compassion, sympathy, empathy, and total understanding of what we were going through was  excellent, especially from Kate in the office. On the day everyone was extremely professional, sensitive and smart, ensuring everything went smoothly.  Special thanks to Stuart, Dan and the motorbike rider. Thank you so much. Highly recommended. 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Tina, we are so pleased that Kate, Stuart, Dan and the team were able to support and care for you as a family so well. and glad that Harry had the last ride and send-off he deserved, and this hopefully brings you great comfort. Thank you for your truly kind expressions of gratitude
  • 5 Jenny Dyer 30th Sep 2022

    This was our first time of arranging a funeral, but must say that S Stibbards & Sons made the whole process seamless from start to finish.  Kate was sympathetic, respectful, friendly and brilliant at understanding our needs she dealt with it all in the most professional manner. Kate was on hand to guide us through it all as well as on the end of the phone to answer any queries we had. Their pallbearers and other staff on the day was also very respectful and professional.
    An excellent service and will always be willing to recommend should we be asked.  Thank you for all your help and advice.  

  • 5 Paul Seymour 20th Sep 2022

    Friendly, Caring, Knowledgeable, Helpful, Compassionate which made the process more smoothly.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Paul, 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 Williams Louise 18th Sep 2022

    From start to finish the service I received at the most difficult time of my life was impeccable. Sympathetic, friendly and extremely professional. Always at the end of a phone/email to answer any questions.
    Simon looked after us on the day and was so professional. Very efficient, friendly and yet just kept things moving as they should from a distance. Never once felt rushed. Made the difficult day for myself and my family that much easier. 
    Thank you so much.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Louise, 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 Simon and the team looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Christine Harvey 15th Sep 2022

    Thank you so much to all at Stibbards,for all the help and kindness shown before,during, and after Mums funeral. It was PERFECT.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Christine, 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 Barry Grant 16th Aug 2022

    Very efficient, helpful and understanding, throughout the whole process 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Barry, 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 Roy and Sharon Martinson 15th Aug 2022

    An excellent and very caring company from start to finish :nothing is too much trouble. All personnel are fantastic and especially Kate who took overall expert and very considerate care of our arrangements.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Roy and Sharon, thank you for your kind words and particular praise for Kate. We are so pleased that the care you received met with your expectations and thank you for your continued support for our family run company.
  • 5 Mr Peter Stainer 15th Aug 2022

    peter and and our family would like to thank you for the excellant funeral arrangements for our son Marc and on the day everyone was so respectful of Marc and our family we cannot thank you enough
    Kindest regard Pete and Margaret

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Peter, 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 Laura Ross 15th Aug 2022

    Excellent service. Thoughtful and sympathetic. They helped throughout the whole process.

    Dave Ponton replied


    Dear Laura, 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 Lorraine Smith 22nd Jul 2022

    Everything was perfect on our saddest of days thank you 
    Would definitely recommend your service to others 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you Lorraine for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Shelia Plaster 15th Jul 2022

    Thank you for everything you done for us with dads funeral you gave us a excellent service that’s all I can say is a big thank you  

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Sheila, on behalf of the whole team at Stibbards, I thank you for your kind sentiments and we are so pleased that everything went so well for you.
  • 5 Hitchcock Gary 28th Jun 2022

    From start to finish as a family we cannot be more than happy with all the support Kate & Stibbards gave us to organise Our Dads funeral .
    Thank you is not enough words 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Gary, 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 Kate and the team.
  • 5 Alexandra Harris 27th Jun 2022

    I am So happy with the service I received from Stibbards, from start to end they were helpful and very professional.

    They made a very hard time a little less stressful.
    Faultless! Thank you

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Alexandra, 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 Alex Hofert 24th May 2022

    The quality of service we have received has been superb, very professional, supportive and caring.The attention to detail was perfect and nothing was every too much , listening to all my wishes and offering valuable advice ,  made this very hard and sad time a little more bearable , we can not thank you all enough 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Alex, 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 Julie Chapman 10th May 2022

    Can’t thank them enough. Service was excellent. 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Julie, 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 Anne Flaherty 6th Apr 2022

    They always go above and beyond and make a hard time easier. Always pleasant and show compassion.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Anne, thank you for taking the time to comment on the service that you received, we are so pleased that all went so well for you.
  • 5 Dave Paxton 29th Mar 2022

    Went back too Stibbards &Son Canvey as they did such a great, professional and caring job. They have now dealt with my Nan and Granddad in the 70’s, my uncle in the 80’s and now my mum and dad. Thank you so much for all your help with everything. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Dave, thank you to your family for continuing to put your trust in us to care for your family in such difficult times. We are truly grateful for your faith in us as a company and hope we have served you well.
  • 5 Claire Dowdall 25th Mar 2022

    Understanding, flexible and met our expectations with every request 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Claire, we always strive to listen to our clients and ensure that we are providing the services that they need in their time of bereavement, thank you for taking the time to reaffirm our commitment to this.
  • 5 Gary Cooper 21st Mar 2022

    From the 1st phone call on the evening of my mums passing to the final service, Sibbards have been nothing short of perfect in every way, Professional, caring and companionate I can only class them as excellent.

    Gary Cooper

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Gary, that you for you very kind praise and I am so pleased that you felt so supported during your journey with us and allowing us to care for Mum, you and your family.
  • 5 Margaret Routledge 19th Mar 2022

    Everything went smoothly and I have no complaints. Everyone was sympathetic and understanding.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Margaret, we are very pleased that you were well looked after and felt supported during the arrangements.
  • 5 Susan Wilson 7th Mar 2022

    I cannot praise Stibbards & Sons enough for a beautiful funeral and thank them for their care and consideration throughout. An excellent Funeral Directors with an eye for perfection at every stage, from initial instructions to the actual funeral. I would like to say a special thank you to Kate, who guided us throughout with friendly professionalism, and Stuart who looked after us on the day.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Susan, thank you for your special mention to Kate and Stuart, I am so pleased that they cared for you so well and everything was as you would have wished.
  • 5 Mandy Hide 26th Feb 2022

    The team were very professional and helpful from the office staff to the men in the Hurst. It was a lovely respectful send off for my aunt, thank you very much.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Mandy, thank you for your kind words regarding all those involved with your aunt's arrangements, we are pleased that your Aunt received the respectful service that you wished for.
  • 5 J B 26th Feb 2022

    Thank you so much for conducting another impeccable service for our family, I just wish it wasn’t as soon as it was since the last time we see you guys, thanks again, The Savin family

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Jodie, we are sorry that we have had to come into your lives again but thank you for once again putting your trust in us to be able to care and support you and the family at this difficult time.

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

Barbara Hardy 31st Oct 2022

Karen & Debbie who we dealt with for mum's funeral arrangements were both lovely. Sympathetic and professional, we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you.

Paula Bastin 29th Oct 2022

Wonderful service from a sensitive, thoughtful and efficient funeral director. Many thanks 

Tina Douglas 6th Oct 2022

The service we received from Stibbards during the worst time of our lives, was simply outstanding. The compassion, sympathy, empathy, and total understanding of what we were going through was  excellent, especially from Kate in the office. On the day everyone was extremely professional, sensitive and smart, ensuring everything went smoothly.  Special thanks to Stuart, Dan and the motorbike rider. Thank you so much. Highly recommended. 

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