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S. Stibbards & Sons, Leigh-on-Sea

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A caring funeral home in Leigh-on-Sea supporting families in the Southend-On-Sea area

Latest Verified Reviews

Caroline Knighton 8th Aug 2025

Marvellous service from the team at Stibbards, Leigh on Sea from Debbie, our main contact throughout to all of the chaps on the day. Also a huge thank you to the team that made mum ...  ready for viewing, she looked so young and peaceful without looking ‘made up’ - the best job I’ve seen.  I hope not to be needing any funeral directors again for a long while but will certainly come back here if I do. more

Paul Manning 31st Jul 2025

Everything went according to plan. Thank you for your services during this difficult time.

Beverley Elliott 21st Jul 2025

I couldn’t have asked for more care, attention and help while I was arranging Johns funeral. At a vulnerable time, your attention to detail was second to none and there was very li ... ttle I had to think about. Thank you so much for making the day as stress free as possible more

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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

Location

1032 London Rd
Leigh-on-Sea
Essex
SS9 3ND

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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 Leigh-on-Sea 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’ Leigh-on-Sea 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 will travel in comfort, driven by their professional staff. Funerals can also be tailored with a traditional horse-drawn hearse, or vintage vehicles.

S Stibbards & Sons is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and The 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 Southend-On-Sea.

Latest Obituaries

Elizabeth Rankin

Elizabeth Rankin

Nov 1936 - Jul 2025

Jill Iles

Jill Iles

Jan 1937 - Jun 2025

Roger Tull

Roger Tull

Nov 1947 - Jul 2025

Joan Duggan

Joan Duggan

Mar 1929 - Jul 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Caroline Knighton 8th Aug 2025

    Marvellous service from the team at Stibbards, Leigh on Sea from Debbie, our main contact throughout to all of the chaps on the day. Also a huge thank you to the team that made mum ready for viewing, she looked so young and peaceful without looking ‘made up’ - the best job I’ve seen.  I hope not to be needing any funeral directors again for a long while but will certainly come back here if I do.

  • 5 Paul Manning 31st Jul 2025

    Everything went according to plan. Thank you for your services during this difficult time.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Paul, thank you for your kind message. We’re truly grateful for the opportunity to support you during such a difficult time. Knowing that everything went according to plan means a great deal to us.

  • 5 Beverley Elliott 21st Jul 2025

    I couldn’t have asked for more care, attention and help while I was arranging Johns funeral. At a vulnerable time, your attention to detail was second to none and there was very little I had to think about. Thank you so much for making the day as stress free as possible

  • 5 Mary Rees 15th Jul 2025

    Very happy with all aspects

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Mary, thank you for taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you at such a sad time. I am pleased that you felt looked after and supported by all involved.

  • 5 Paul Wilson 12th Jul 2025

    I can’t thank all the people from stibbards enough for the wonderful way they looked after myself and family at a very difficult time for us 
    Debbie is a wonderful lady who has twice now looked after all our family in such a beautiful way 
    I completely recommend there services if you ever find yourselves looking for a funeral director 
    Best regards and thanks forever the Wilson family 

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Paul, thank you for taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you at such a sad time. I am pleased that you felt looked after and supported by all involved especially Debbie. I hope that everything went smoothly for you all once back at the Bowls club.

  • 5 David Colwell 7th Jul 2025

    Very professional and friendly service

    Stuart Fryer replied
    Dear David, Thank you so much! We're glad to hear you had a positive experience.

  • 5 Kelly Coombs 1st Jul 2025

    Thank you to the Stibbards Team for everyone’s understanding, compassion & kindness from the start of our farewell journey for Brian Coombs to the end. Everyone was very approachable, professional & friendly … nothing was too much trouble. A huge thank you to Debbie for helping us with all our plans and making Brian’s farewell a day full of love & memories. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Kelly thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words. We are truly sorry for your loss and honoured to have supported you during such a difficult time.

    It means a great deal to us to know that you felt cared for with compassion and understanding throughout Brian's farewell. We’re especially pleased to hear that Debbie was able to help make the day one filled with love and special memories.

    On behalf of everyone at Stibbards, thank you for placing your trust in us—it was a privilege to support you and your family.

  • 5 Wendy Petherbridge 7th Jun 2025

    I could not have been happier with Stibbards service. From start to finish, everyone has been kind, compassionate & thoughtful, which made the saddest time in my life that much easier to bear. Thank you 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Wendy, thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words, it means a great deal to know that we were able to provide comfort and support during such a difficult time.

    Our team strives to treat every family with care and compassion, and we’re deeply grateful that you felt supported throughout.

  • 5 Paul Craig 3rd Jun 2025

    Stibbards were excellent, kind, thoughtful, and very professional from the moment I called at 2am regarding my father's death and all the way through the funeral process.
    Would fully recommend to anyone.

    Stuart Fryer replied
    Dear Paul, Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re truly sorry for your loss and are honoured to have been able to support you during such a difficult time. It means a great deal to us to know that our team was able to provide the care, compassion, and professionalism you needed.

  • 5 Kate Collins 26th May 2025

    Very professional, excellently run service. Everything was explained and delivered as instructed and communication was extremely good when we had lots of questions to ask.
    Thank you for your excellent service. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Kate, thank you so much for your kind words We're thrilled to hear that you were happy with our service and communication throughout the process. It was a pleasure looking after you, and we're always here if you have any more questions or need further assistance in the future. Thanks again for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review

  • 5 Eileen Herb 26th May 2025

    Aunt Dolls funeral went smoothly from beginning to end. Can’t praise you all high enough. Thank you xx

    Scott Bartlett replied
    Dear Eileen, Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re truly grateful to have been able to support you during such an important time. It means a lot to know that everything went smoothly and that we could be of help.

  • 5 Lisa Gevaudan 23rd May 2025

    There are not enough words to express my gratitude, to the team at Rayleigh and Leigh, an outstanding service in every way, the help, the support, the kindness, the professionalism shown was incredible and I cannot thank everyone enough. 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Lisa, thank you for your heartfelt words, they mean so much to all of us. We are so pleased we managed to keep to your timescales and support you, Dad and the family throughout the arrangements.

  • 5 Sharon Lismore 16th May 2025

    Exemplary service from Stibbards. From the moment we contacted them, they helped us every step of the way. Debbie at the Leigh branch, so kind and sympathetic. Martin and the gentlemen that conducted on the day, made it run perfectly.
    Rev Jon Stannard was so nice and guided us through, he pitched the service absolutely perfectly - just as we wanted.

    Thankyou all so much for your understanding of our heartache.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Sharon, thank you for allowing us to look after you as a family again. It was such an honor to be entrusted with Dad's arrangements and your Brother's poem during the service encapsulated all that Dad meant to you as a family.

  • 5 Helen Tong 14th Apr 2025

    I cannot fault the service and support given by Stibbards when I lost my husband recently. What was a terrible time was helped by their caring and support. I cannot thank them enough. 

    Stuart Fryer replied
    Dear Helen, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It’s truly heart warming to hear that Debbie and the team made a very difficult time more bearable for you and your family.

  • 5 Vanessa Ashcroft 8th Apr 2025

    Debbie and Lee were wonderful. They guaged our family perfectly and understood us and our sense of humour. The funeral was beautiful and we and our dear mum were treated with dignity and compassion every step of the way.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Vanessa, thank you so much for your kind words. It was an honour for Debbie and myself to support you and your family during such a difficult time. We’re truly grateful you felt understood and cared for—your mum was clearly very loved, and it meant a great deal to us to help give her the beautiful farewell she deserved. Hope everything went well at the Broker for you. Wishing you and the family comfort and strength in the days ahead.

  • 5 Craig Howley 1st Apr 2025

    In a difficult time you delivery a hassle free send of for my Mum with dignity and respect. Thank you

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Craig, thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly honored to have been able to support you during such a difficult time. It's our priority to provide a service with dignity and respect, and we're grateful that we could assist in honoring your mother Georgina.

  • 5 Katrina Day 31st Mar 2025

    Thank you.  A very professional and well organised funeral directors.  

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Katrina, thank you for your kind words. We are honored to have been able to support you during such a difficult time. Our team takes great pride in providing professional and compassionate service, and we’re grateful for your trust in us.

  • 5 Carlie Cambden-Smith 28th Mar 2025

    Respectful, helpful, professional. Highly recommend. 

    Stuart Fryer replied
    Dear Carlie , Thank you for your kind words. I will make sure to pass on your gratitude to Debbie and the team

  • 5 Susan Edwards 21st Mar 2025

    Throughout the whole process from collecting my husband, with efficiency and care, to the staff at Leigh and on the actual day, my family and I were treated with care and compassion, also with a great deal of patience. Special thanks to Debbie who was there through it all.

    Scott Bartlett replied
    Dear Susan, Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad to hear that you and your family felt supported and cared for throughout the process. I will make sure to pass on your special thanks to Debbie—she will be touched to know how much her presence and support meant to you. We were truly blessed on the day of the funeral with a high tide as we took Richards final journey along the estuary.

  • 5 Lee Marston 17th Mar 2025

    Excellent service from start to finish, thanks to Debbie, Lee and the team

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Lee, thank you for you kind words it is most appreciated

  • 5 Alison Watson 1st Mar 2025

    Debbie was absolutely wonderful ,very helpful and caring.
    Staff that did funeral were also very good.
    Also john was excellent did lovely service for my mum.
    Thank you so much.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Alison, thank you so much for your kind words. We’re truly grateful that you took the time to share your experience. It’s wonderful to hear that Debbie, John, and the team were able to support you with care and compassion during such a difficult time.

  • 5 Lisa Bacon 12th Feb 2025

    Debbie, Martin and the whole team at Stibbards

    I just wanted to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for everything. My family also said how wonderful you all are and that it was one of the best celebrations of life they have been to.

    You have helped me to ensure that both parents had a perfect send off. I will forever be greatful

    You are all such amazing earth angels and have now helped me to lay both my darling parents to rest.

    Your professionalism, compassion and kindness is off the scale and as always I will continue to encourage anyone if they want a top class service to come to you.

    Nothing was too much, every detail was to perfection.

    Debbie you are truly amazing and held my hand every step of the way,as I told you 6 years ago when dad was laid to rest there are not many people like you.. you have all been chosen to do this, so be proud!

    Top man Martin and his team, your generations of families will be so p ... roud of how you continue to run the family business to top class levels

    Meant the world Martin that you lead the day,thankyou.. mum loved how you took care of her at dad's funeral and would have been smiling down that you took such care of me

    God bless you all and thank you again

    Would highly recommend Stibbards to anyone sadly laying a loved one to rest

    Lisa Bacon
    Leigh on sea
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    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Lisa, thank you so much for your beautiful, kind and heartfelt words. It is the greatest honor as the 5th generation of the family to continue my families commitment to care for those experiencing bereavement in our local community and beyond. It is only the trust placed in us by our community that allows us to come into their lives at such difficult times and we truly value this continued relationship.

  • 5 Marianne Bampton 10th Feb 2025

    To say my dad's funeral was a wonderful day seems strange to say but all thanks to Stibbards means that's exactly what it was. I genuinely don't think it could have gone any better and they are the most amazing people to deal with. Thank you Debbie for all you did and Scott for all you did on the day. You made a very sad day the most beautiful send off for my dad. I will be forever grateful x

    Scott Bartlett replied
    Dear Marianne,
    Thank you so much for your kind words. We are deeply touched to hear that we could help make your dad's funeral a wonderful and memorable day. The Grandchildren done so well with the bearing, lead by the son-in-laws. The service was perfect and I hope all went well on your return to the golf club.

    From Debbie, Myself and the team, We thank you for your heartfelt message.

  • 5 Steve Tolton 8th Feb 2025

    Exceptional, respectful and beyond professional. Not just funeral directors. Massively supportive at a time when the only thing on one’s horizon is loss. Thank you to everyone at Stibbards.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Steve, 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 Phillip Harfield 29th Jan 2025

    A reassuringly professional service at a time when you most rely on it!

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Phillip, 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

Address
1032 London Rd
Leigh-on-Sea
Essex
SS9 3ND

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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

Caroline Knighton 8th Aug 2025

Marvellous service from the team at Stibbards, Leigh on Sea from Debbie, our main contact throughout to all of the chaps on the day. Also a huge thank you to the team that made mum ...  ready for viewing, she looked so young and peaceful without looking ‘made up’ - the best job I’ve seen.  I hope not to be needing any funeral directors again for a long while but will certainly come back here if I do. more

Paul Manning 31st Jul 2025

Everything went according to plan. Thank you for your services during this difficult time.

Beverley Elliott 21st Jul 2025

I couldn’t have asked for more care, attention and help while I was arranging Johns funeral. At a vulnerable time, your attention to detail was second to none and there was very li ... ttle I had to think about. Thank you so much for making the day as stress free as possible more

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