S. Stibbards & Sons, Hockley

5 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

5 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

5 Ann Sparks 6th Sep 2026

Stibbards carried out our funeral arrangements perfectly for David and l would recommend their services.

5 Sandra Williams 5th Sep 2026

So pleased with everything they did for me and my family. They were so kind and professional.

5 John English 5th Sep 2026

From the very first phone call to Stibbards in the early hours, all staff we dealt with were absolutely excellent in every way during a very difficult time. Special thanks to Diane and Scott for their help and advice throughout. Everything went without a hitch as expected. Highly recommended.

5 Margaret Flanagan 28th Aug 2026

Everyone at stibbards were so kind and considerate. Everything we asked for was provided. Expert advice given all through the process. We cannot thank you emough for helping us give mum the best send off.

5 Elaine Shackleton 16th Aug 2026

Both Diane and Martin gave huge support throughout the whole process. Their care, thoughtfulness and help were excellent. I cannot thank them enough.

5 Jeffrey Beadle 20th Jul 2026

Everything from the arrangements with Diane in Hockley office to the the day of the funeral was totally professional and thoughtful 
Couldn’t ask for anything more 

5 Jody Francis 14th Jul 2026

We cannot thank everyone at S. Stibbards enough for the exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism they showed throughout the arrangements for my dad’s funeral.




From our very first meeting, Diane was simply outstanding. She treated my dad and our family with such kindness, warmth, dignity, and respect, making an incredibly difficult time so much easier to bear. Her compassion, patience, and reassurance meant the world to us, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. She guided us through every step with genuine care, answering all of our questions and ensuring every detail was exactly as we wanted.




The attention to detail from everyone at S. Stibbards was exceptional, and it was clear that they truly cared about giving my dad the beautiful and dignified farewell he deserved. On the day of the funeral, everything was perfectly organised and carried out with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity. We were able to focus on remembering and celebrating my dad’s life, knowing that everything was in safe and caring hands.




We will always be grateful to Diane and the entire team at S. Stibbards for the kindness, support, and respect they showed us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. They gave my dad the most wonderful send-off, and for that we will be forever thankful.




Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We would wholeheartedly recommend S. Stibbards to anyone looking for funeral directors who truly care and go above and beyond for the families they support.

5 Sam Drew 30th Jun 2026

Stibbards and in particular Diane, were so welcoming and helpful during the arranging of my father in law's funeral. When you are already having a hard time with lots to do, having someone that was there if you needed them and nothing was ever too much trouble was a blessing.

Our service was beautiful, perfect, professional and exactly as we requested and hoped for.

5 Nicola Wolfson 23rd Jun 2026

On behalf of the whole family, I can honestly say that Stibbards were amazing from start to finish. Diane was brilliant in her care of us prior to the day, and Scott and his team were fantastic on the day. They made sure that we had nothing to think about and could concentrate on giving Dad the send off he deserved. Thank you so much.

5 Toni Neobard 27th May 2026

We recently entrusted the funeral arrangements for my husband to the team at Stibbards and I cannot thank them enough for the exceptional care and support they provided throughout.

In particular, Diane at the Hockley office was absolutely wonderful. Nothing was ever too much trouble, no matter how many questions or requests we had at what was naturally a very difficult time. She dealt with everything with kindness, patience and professionalism, and made the whole process so much easier for us.

I would also like to mention Scott, who was overseeing things on the day itself. My husband had been a former Scout and lifelong Scout Leader, and Scott took our idea of involving the Scout leaders and adapted it in such a thoughtful and fitting way. It added a very personal and meaningful touch to the service and helped give him the send-off he deserved.

Sadly, I have had the misfortune of needing to use their services several times in recent times, and on every occasion the care, dignity and attention shown by the staff have been outstanding.

Thank you once again to everyone involved.

5 Claire Graydon 25th May 2026

I don’t think I could have got through my partners funeral without the support of Stibbards.

A very personal, professional service provided by Diane and Scott and we couldn’t have asked for more. 

Myself and family will be forever grateful for all of your help and I will certainly not hesitate to recommended you to others. 

5 Shelley Mott 23rd May 2026

Very kind ,supportive and helpful.

5 Rebecca Bacon 16th May 2026

There are truly not enough words to express how thankful we are. The care, love, and support shown to us has been nothing short of incredible.

We will be forever grateful. 

5 Lianne Robson 9th May 2026

Absolutely superb service from start to finish. They have been extremely sensitive and supportive and made the arrangements and the day of the funeral very easy for us. They answered any questions quickly and their approach is very professional. Thank you for making a very difficult time just that bit easier.

4 Linda West 7th May 2026

The whole team at stibbards have been kind, supportive and helpful every step of this sad path we as a family had to walk . 
I cannot thank them enough for the professional way they dealt with my sisters funeral , and would highly recommend them . Thank you . Linda West

5 Sarah Grove 28th Apr 2026

Diane from the Hockley branch looked after the family after our mum passed away. She was supportive, informative and compassionate. She guided us through the whole process with patience. 
On the day of the funeral, Scott and the team were brilliant. Everything went smoothly and the day was just how we wanted it. 
Would definitely recommend Stibbards without hesitation. 

5 Anita Day 7th Apr 2026

The whole process in arranging the funeral was handled professionally and sensitively by Diane in the Hockley office. 
She had helped us arrange our late dad’s only two years prior and her help at that time was a key factor in us returning for their services.
Communication was very good throughout the arrangements. 

5 Beryl Lightfoot 4th Apr 2026

They were extremely helpful and professional in all areas
From Diane who initiated everything to the men on the day who were wonderful
Not forgetting Rosie and her team at Rayleigh
Thankyou so much

5 Jane Stafford 28th Mar 2026

Very professional and caring. Thank you to Scott and his team for giving my mum the respectful day she deserved and also thank you to Diane for taking care of mum and organising the funeral and making sure our wishes were fulfilled

5 Glyn Sparkes 27th Mar 2026

Very professional will accommodate you with anything you want to do 

5 Charlotte Crawley 17th Feb 2026

Stibbards can not do enough for you, they are kind and efficient. Thank you for making my mums send off as lovely as possible. 

5 Stuart Ward 16th Feb 2026

We chose Stibbards of Hockley for my mum’s funeral, and I cannot speak highly enough of the care we received. The arrangements were handled by Diane Ellis, who was kind, professional, and compassionate from start to finish. She guided us through every step with patience and understanding during a very difficult time.

Diane also introduced us to Nikki Deveraux, who visited us beforehand and took great care in writing and delivering a beautiful eulogy. It truly captured Mum’s life and spirit.

The whole day was flawlessly managed by the Stibbards team. Everything ran smoothly and with dignity. Mum would have been very proud, and I’m extremely pleased we chose Stibbards.

5 Dell White 7th Feb 2026

We, Julie’s family, would like to thank Diane and all at Stibbards especially Scott, Leo and the team on the day, for looking after Julie after her passing.  From start to finish everything was handled with love and dignity.  Nothing was too much trouble and every aspect covered with care.  Thank you from the bottom of our heart from Del, Karen and the family xx