S. Stibbards & Sons, Hockley
A family-owned funeral home in Hockley village supporting families with compassionate and caring funeral services
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
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 Hockley and the surrounding villages, including Foulness Island, 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’ Hockley funeral home provides a calm and tranquil atmosphere in which to make funeral arrangements. It has a private chapel of rest where you can spend precious time with your 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 will 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 in Hockley Village.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasize the care and attentiveness shown throughout the entire process, from the first contact through to the funeral day itself. They describe staff as genuinely compassionate, patient and respectful, with particular mention of how families were guided through arrangements during an emotionally difficult time. Several note that staff made themselves available to answer questions without making anyone feel rushed or like a burden.
Families consistently highlight how smoothly the funeral day itself ran, crediting the attention to detail and professionalism of those managing the service. Many describe feeling supported and at ease on the day, with staff who were calm, considerate and attentive to their needs, allowing families to focus on saying goodbye rather than worrying about logistics.
Communication is frequently mentioned as a key strength, with families appreciating clear explanations of arrangements, prompt responses to questions, and regular updates throughout the planning stages. Many note that staff took time to listen to their wishes and ensure everything was organized exactly as requested, which reduced stress during an already difficult period.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
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Professional Standards
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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
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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
Colin Johnston 1st Nov 2026
From first contact Stibbards were always caring, respectful and professional. As a family we couldn't fault the service. Diane at the hockley office and Scott at the service itself deserve a special mention. It made a very sad day a little easier.
Simon Payne 29th Sep 2026
We cannot thank Stibbards Funeral Directors enough for the care, compassion and professionalism they showed us following the loss of my beloved wife, Natalie. From the very first contact, everyone we dealt with was kind, understanding and respectful. They guided us through what was an incredibly difficult time and took care of every detail, allowing our family to concentrate on saying goodbye to Natalie. The funeral service was beautiful and exactly what we wanted for her. Everything was handled with such dignity, care and attention to detail, and we felt that Natalie was treated with the utmost respect throughout. At such a heartbreaking time, having people who genuinely care makes such a difference. We will always be grateful to everyone at Stibbards for helping us give Natalie the farewell she deserved. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Simon and family
Peter Edgell 8th Sep 2026
From start to finish, the process was handled with the utmost personal care, respect and attention to detail, lifting a weight off the family's shoulders. Thank you to all who helped make the day go so well, giving our mother the send off she would have appreciated. I fully recommend the company. Peter Edgell