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

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Wayne Purser 26th Jul 2021

We employed the services of Stibbard’s for my fathers funeral on June 21, 2021. From the moment we walked through the doors and met Lisa our experience was absolutely excellent in every respect right up until the very day that we laid  my father to rest, we could not fault any of their services. Highly professional and caring which made a very tough time a lot easier. Thank you from everyone in our family. 

Jan Fletcher 19th Jul 2021

Could not have asked for more very kind with all the arrangements everything went exactly as planned would like to say thankyou from myself and all the family kind regards Jan Fletcher

Grace Watson 19th Jul 2021

Such wonderful understanding staff who helped us above and beyond nothing was too much for them, gentle caring advice and guidance helped make this very difficult time of losing my husband and not knowing what to do easier  The respect shown to my husband and us as a family was amazing, we are all so very grateful and humbled  Thank you just doesn’t seem enough I could not have got through these last few weeks or the day without the wonderful support and respect you all showed us  The staff are all very special people who show love and respect to many many families loved ones who have sadly passed. Stibbards Canvey you done my husband proud  Thank you all 

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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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Wayne Purser 26th Jul 2021

    We employed the services of Stibbard’s for my fathers funeral on June 21, 2021. From the moment we walked through the doors and met Lisa our experience was absolutely excellent in every respect right up until the very day that we laid  my father to rest, we could not fault any of their services. Highly professional and caring which made a very tough time a lot easier. Thank you from everyone in our family. 

    Dave Ponton replied
    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 Lisa looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Jan Fletcher 19th Jul 2021

    Could not have asked for more very kind with all the arrangements everything went exactly as planned would like to say thankyou from myself and all the family kind regards Jan Fletcher

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Grace Watson 19th Jul 2021

    Such wonderful understanding staff who helped us above and beyond nothing was too much for them, gentle caring advice and guidance helped make this very difficult time of losing my husband and not knowing what to do easier 
    The respect shown to my husband and us as a family was amazing, we are all so very grateful and humbled 
    Thank you just doesn’t seem enough I could not have got through these last few weeks or the day without the wonderful support and respect you all showed us 
    The staff are all very special people who show love and respect to many many families loved ones who have sadly passed. Stibbards Canvey you done my husband proud 
    Thank you all 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you Grace for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Jane Auger 18th Jul 2021

    Lovely staff.  Very helpful made a very sad time bearable.  Thank you.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Linda Parker 10th Jul 2021

    Your concern, kindness and professionalism was all second to none. We can never thank you enough for all you did to make what could have been an unbearable day memorable. Knowing that I had been allowed out of hospital for the day Stuart's concern was so greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much. Linda Parker and family.

    Dave Ponton replied
    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 Allan Fuller 30th Jun 2021

    Excellent and very helpful staff

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Elizabeth Kemp 28th Jun 2021

    I don’t really know where to start, loving, caring, respectful, helpful and thoughtful, just a few words I can think of.  I really cannot thank you all enough.

    Dave Ponton replied
    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 David Shoesmith 21st Jun 2021

    A big thank you to Lisa at Stibbards for making the funeral of my wife Christine run so smoothly and arranging for our celebrant Emma Walker to take charge of the service. Every eventuality had a plan b so that everything went as planned, once more I would like to thank Lisa for the warmth and care she showed for myself and family, and also everyone at Stibbards.  

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you for putting your trust in us once again and I am so pleased that Lisa and the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with Lisa who always tries to go above and beyond.
  • 5 Marian Janes 21st Jun 2021

    Thank you ALL for dealing professionally and with sensitivity,my husband Trevor Janes “send off.”  Your whole Team including Lisa and Scott were unbelievably caring.Our family will be forever grateful. The whole occasion will stay with us as a joyous memory.  Just as Trevor would have wished.
    Regards
    Mrs Marian Janes.

    Dave Ponton replied
    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 Lisa looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Linda Kendall 14th Jun 2021

    We received excellent service from S. Stibbards & Sons. Everything was arranged perfectly, every member of the company were extremely kind and very helpful and the actual day of the funeral went smoothly. I cannot fault this company, they were wonderful. Thank you.

    Dave Ponton replied
    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 Colin and Denise Wood 7th Jun 2021

    Very professional service
    Caring and understanding 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you Colin for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Suzanne Curtis 28th May 2021

    Personal service, nothing too much trouble. Would absolutely recommend.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you Suzanne for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Andrew Neale 24th May 2021

    Very professional, helped with requirements

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you Andrew for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Karen Herron 16th May 2021

    Excellent service from start to finish. Maria was so helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The care and compassion received and shown was outstanding. 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you Karen 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 Maria looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Tina Hamblin 8th May 2021

    From initial enquiry and throughout, Stibbards have provided an absolute first class professional and sincere service. Always available to help and support and guided us so well throughout the whole process. Cannot thank the team enough.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Tina, 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 Karen McCarthy 1st May 2021

    Very impressed kept us informed every step of the way and had a lovely page for my mum where could donate and light candles for her.  The funeral was very good. Took mum round seafront and the coffin was perfect 

    Dave Ponton replied
    thank you Karen 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 Chris Hall 28th Apr 2021

    Dear All I thought you were all fantastic and I’d especially like to thank Maria. Who was supportive and Efficient throughout the process. She was amazing. 

    The whole thing was completed faultlessly. Thank you 

    Chris Hall 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you Chris for your kind words, we are so pleased that Maria and the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with Maria who always tries to go above and beyond.
  • 5 Christopher Blake 26th Apr 2021

    My family has used Stibbards five times in as many years and would not hesitate in recommending all their services. Always very professional.

    Dave Ponton replied

    Thank you Christopher for putting your trust in us once again, we are always here to help in anyway we can, and are so pleased have been able to look after and support you at this difficult time.
  • 5 Susan Elliott 16th Apr 2021

    The staff at Stibbards have helped us and liased with the clergy at every step of the way.  They have been a terrific support.  Especially Maria, Stuart, Scott and Lisa. 

    Dave Ponton replied
    thank you Susan for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 3 Nick Almond 16th Apr 2021

    They are a very friendly team of people when you speak to any of them, and the reason I have only given 3 starts is because there were a few items that took a couple of phone calls to rectify amendments.  Example I called to ask for the ashes to be left at the crematorium which was a change to original plan but the message never made it through to right people. This sort of thing happened 3 or 4 times during the period of dealing with my mothers funeral. During this period you don’t want to have to chase people. 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Nick, thank you for your honest and thoughtful feedback and taking the time to speak to me personally on the telephone. I am pleased that overall the arrangements were to your satisfaction but am sorry that our communication to you was not to your expectations. I have taken your comments on board and will use them to positively improve our service in the future. We always appreciate the opportunity to improve our services and this can only happen if we listen to our clients. Warm regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Lorraine Cuthbertson 13th Apr 2021

    Stibbards couldn’t have done any more for us. They took care of my dad when he passed and had absolutely no hesitation in using Stibbards when mum left us so soon after. 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you for putting your trust in us once again 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 James White 11th Apr 2021

    Extremely professional service. Being a 35 year old man I didn't have a clue what to do, they guided me through the whole process and helped me to give my father the best possible send off he deserved in these tough times.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear James, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you, I am so pleased that Dad's funeral was the tribute to his life that you planned. Kind regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Debbie Stevens 29th Mar 2021

    Very friendly, considerate and understanding.  Anything we asked for was no trouble at all to them.  Everything we very smooth. I would definitely recommend them 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Debbie, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received, kindest regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 David Clark 26th Mar 2021

    Amazing service from start to finish. Such kind and professional people. 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear David, thank you for allowing us to look after Margaret, it was lovely to meet with you again although we wish the circumstances could have been happier, we wish you and your family all the best for the future. Warm regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Elaine Riley 20th Mar 2021

    Went above and beyond to make sure everything went so smoothly on the day and couldn't do enough for us leading up to the funeral . Made us feel really welcome and even to bringing the flowers back to our home for us.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Elaine, 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. Kindest 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

Latest Verified Reviews

Wayne Purser 26th Jul 2021

We employed the services of Stibbard’s for my fathers funeral on June 21, 2021. From the moment we walked through the doors and met Lisa our experience was absolutely excellent in every respect right up until the very day that we laid  my father to rest, we could not fault any of their services. Highly professional and caring which made a very tough time a lot easier. Thank you from everyone in our family. 

Jan Fletcher 19th Jul 2021

Could not have asked for more very kind with all the arrangements everything went exactly as planned would like to say thankyou from myself and all the family kind regards Jan Fletcher

Grace Watson 19th Jul 2021

Such wonderful understanding staff who helped us above and beyond nothing was too much for them, gentle caring advice and guidance helped make this very difficult time of losing my husband and not knowing what to do easier  The respect shown to my husband and us as a family was amazing, we are all so very grateful and humbled  Thank you just doesn’t seem enough I could not have got through these last few weeks or the day without the wonderful support and respect you all showed us  The staff are all very special people who show love and respect to many many families loved ones who have sadly passed. Stibbards Canvey you done my husband proud  Thank you all 

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