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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

Julia Millard 9th May 2026

The service I received was compassionate and very professional at a very difficult time.

Andrew St John 3rd May 2026

Thoroughly professional process from start to finish with the personal touch.

Karen Faires 26th Apr 2026

All the staff at Stibbards were kind, caring and helpful. They were very patient with our multiple changes of music and Order of Service details and gave us options when needed. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you to you all.

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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

David Berry

David Berry

Mar 1948 - May 2026

Shirley Ann Teresa King

Shirley Ann Teresa King

Mar 1936 - Apr 2026

Roger Latham

Roger Latham

Jan 1941 - Apr 2026

Jackie Campion

Jackie Campion

Mar 1956 - Apr 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Julia Millard 9th May 2026

    The service I received was compassionate and very professional at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Andrew St John 3rd May 2026

    Thoroughly professional process from start to finish with the personal touch.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Andrew,
    Thank you so much for your feedback. It means a great deal to us that you felt supported, and we’re glad we could provide both professionalism and a personal touch during such an important time.

  • 5 Karen Faires 26th Apr 2026

    All the staff at Stibbards were kind, caring and helpful. They were very patient with our multiple changes of music and Order of Service details and gave us options when needed. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you to you all.

  • 5 Claire Vaufrouard 26th Apr 2026

    Excellent service, friendly, thoughtful and professional.
    The communication to ensure everything run smoothly was perfect from beginning to end. 

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Claire,
    Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear that our team’s friendly, thoughtful, and professional approach helped ensure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Your appreciation means a great deal to us.

  • 5 Susan Wiseman 24th Apr 2026

    Debbie from Stibbards was excellent. Her kindness, compassion and thoughtfulness was apparent throughout. Nothing was too much trouble. I wholeheartedly recommend her and Stibbards

    Leo Reeve replied
    Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a privilege to support you and your family, and I’m truly touched by your comments. I’m glad that our care and guidance were helpful during such a difficult time. On behalf of myself and everyone at Stibbards, thank you for placing your trust in us. We all wish you comfort and peace in the days ahead.

  • 5 Elaine Spreadborough 20th Apr 2026

    All the staff involved were friendly, professional and extremely helpful. Nothing was to much for them.

    Stuart Fryer replied
    Dear Elaine, Thank you for taking the time to leave such kind feedback.
    We’re very pleased to hear that you found our staff friendly, professional, and helpful. Supporting families with care and compassion at such an important time is always our priority, and your comments mean a great deal to the whole team.

  • 5 Maureen Gigg 1st Apr 2026

    Tony's funeral went really smoothly and we were guided every step of the way with care and compassion. Thankyou

    Leo Reeve replied
    Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re truly glad to hear that everything went smoothly for Tony’s funeral and that you felt supported throughout. It means a great deal to us.

  • 5 Kevin Maynard 27th Mar 2026

    We are really happy with the service provided to us by S Stibbards & Sons. They were really helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Everything was arranged smoothly and we were kept informed at all stages.

    When it came to the service, the pallbearers were very respectful and efficient - we've received numerous comments on how good the funeral directors were.

    Would wholly recommend S Stibbards & Sons if funeral services are required

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Kevin,
    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that everything was arranged smoothly and that our team, including the pallbearers, provided the respectful and professional service you deserved. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.

  • 5 Anne Chapman 23rd Mar 2026

    My heartfelt thanks to Debbie, Rosie, Stuart and the wider Stibbards team for their thoughtfulness and professionalism. Everything regarding my mum's funeral, from the initial phone call and meeting, design of the order of service and the actual day, was done with care and compassion. I felt supported at every stage. A huge thank you also to Rev Heather, who held such a lovely, personal service that was a fitting tribute to my mum and made a difficult time much easier to bear.

    Stuart Fryer replied
    Dear Anne,
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share such heartfelt words. It means a great deal to Debbie, Rosie, Stuart and the entire Stibbards team to know that we were able to support you during such a difficult time. We are truly honoured to have helped care for your mum’s funeral arrangements with the compassion and attention she deserved.
    We’re also delighted to hear that Rev Heather’s service brought comfort and felt like a fitting tribute to your mum. She will be touched by your kind words.

  • 5 Deborah Panou 21st Mar 2026

    Everything was perfect, thank you so much

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Deborah, Thank you so much for your kind words.
    We’re delighted to hear that everything was perfect for you.

  • 5 Shane Garvey 16th Mar 2026

    Thank you for providing such a comprehensive funeral service for Shirley Garvey, it was much appreciated

    Leo Reeve replied
    Thank you for your kind words. It was our privilege to care for Shirley’s arrangements, and we’re grateful to know the service was appreciated. Supporting families at such an important time means a great deal to us.

  • 5 Samantha Duckworth 6th Mar 2026

    Excellent service from start to finish. The staff are professional whilst also remaining caring and thoughtful, which was appreciated at such a difficult time. I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Stibbards. 

    Stuart Fryer replied
    Dear Samantha, Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re truly pleased to hear that you felt supported from start to finish, and that our team’s professionalism, care, and compassion made a difference during such a difficult time. Your recommendation means a great deal to all of us at Stibbards.

  • 5 Amanda Barness 20th Feb 2026

    Fantastic support and help with organising and carrying out dad’s funeral.

    Everyone commented on what a lovely service David Coster carried out and how lovely the order of service looked that their media team produced. A number of family members watched the service via the link and were pleased to be able to have that option so that all went well too.

    Dave and the team on the funeral day were so helpful and professional and helped us tremendously.

    Debbie at Leigh is such a kind, lovely, professional and organised person who helped us navigate everything at this difficult time.

    We would definitely recommend Stibbards.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Amanda,
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful message. It truly means a great deal to all of us.
    We are honoured to have supported you in organising and carrying out your dad’s funeral. Hearing that so many people commented on the beautiful service David Coster led, and that the order of service created by our media team was so well received, is incredibly touching. We’re also very glad the livestream option helped your family feel connected, wherever they were.
    Dave and the team will be so grateful to know that their help and professionalism made the day a little easier for you. And Debbie at Leigh will be deeply moved by your kind words — she cares so much about the families she supports, and it means a lot to her to know she was able to guide you through such a difficult time.
    Thank you again for your trust, your kindness, and your recommendation. We are thinking of you, and if you ever need anything more, we are always here for you.
    With warmest regards

  • 5 Pamela Oxenbury 9th Feb 2026

    Efficient, very helpful and reassuring service

    Scott Bartlett replied
    Dear Pamela,
    Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re so pleased to hear that you found our service efficient, helpful and reassuring. It means a great deal to us to know we were able to support you during a difficult time.
    Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience.

  • 5 Sandra Goff 8th Feb 2026

    Always kept in informed and in touch through out the whole process with dignity. Such helpful staff.

    Stuart Fryer replied
    Dear Sandra, Thank you sincerely for your kind words. We are pleased to know that you felt informed and supported throughout the whole process. It is so important to us that every family feels cared for and we are grateful for your acknowledgement of our staff.
    It was our privilege to support you and your family while looking after Dorothy.

  • 5 Linda Fleetwood 1st Feb 2026

    Excellent service from Debbie and the Order of Service cards were really planned and looked amazing

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Debbie was able to support you so well, and that the Order of Service cards turned out just as you hoped. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team.

  • 5 Belinda Mepham 30th Jan 2026

    As always, Stibbards were courteous and considerate. Professional staff and excellent customer service.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you so much for your kind words.
    It means a great deal to all of us to hear that you found our team courteous, considerate, and professional. We always strive to provide the highest level of care and customer service, so knowing that this was reflected in your experience is truly appreciated.
    Your feedback will be shared with the team — it will mean a lot to them.
    Warmest regards,
    The Stibbards Team

  • 5 Trevor Barr 28th Jan 2026

    I would highly recommend Stibbards to anyone following a bereavement.

    They offer a highly professional service with compassion and sincerity.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you so much for your kind review. It truly means a great deal to us. We’re glad our team could support you with the compassion and sincerity you needed during such a difficult time. Knowing we were able to help brings us great comfort.

  • 5 Ruth Mann 26th Jan 2026

    Fantastic service. Kept us well informed at all times. Very professional.

    Stuart Fryer replied
    Dear Ruth,
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We’re truly pleased to hear that you felt well informed throughout and that our team provided a professional service during this difficult time.

  • 5 Gail Hugman 23rd Dec 2025

    I was so pleased I chose Stibbards to help me organise and manage my late husband’s funeral. From start to finish, Stibbards were thoughtful, kind, discreet and helpful. They thought of everything, made sure even if the tiniest of details were correct and went above and beyond to make it as easy as they could. Mourners present on the day later commented at how pleased they were to see the funeral directors taking good care of me. Funerals are never easy. Stibbards are first class at easing the way. Thank you so much. 

    Scott Bartlett replied
    Dear Gail,
    Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and moving review. It was our privilege to support you in arranging your late husband’s funeral, and we’re truly touched to know that you felt cared for throughout. Our team takes great pride in attending to every detail with kindness and discretion, so hearing that this brought you comfort means a great deal to us.
    We’re also grateful for your kind words about how you were looked after on the day itself. Ensuring families feel supported is at the heart of what we do.

  • 5 Pam Raven 1st Dec 2025

    Extremely Professional Approach 

    Scott Bartlett replied
    Dear Pam,

    Tank you for taking the time to leave a 5* review. We are pleased to hear that you have been met with professionalism from our team throughout this difficult time.

  • 5 Chris Bose 28th Nov 2025

    Stibbards were great from start to finish. They were very professional and compassionate. 

    Scott Bartlett replied
    Dear Chris,
    Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words. We’re truly pleased to hear that you felt supported with professionalism and compassion throughout. It’s a privilege to help families during such important moments, and your feedback means a great deal to us.

  • 5 Barbara Dillon 25th Nov 2025

    Great service at a difficult time. Their attention to detail was without fault. The funeral went smoothly, as a family we were very happy with the arrangements. We received exactly what my mum wanted. Stibbards provided support and guidance from start to finish. We would recommend Stibbards if you find yourself in need of a funeral director.

    Scott Bartlett replied
    Dear Barbara,
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are deeply honored to have supported you and your family during such a difficult time. It is reassuring to know that the arrangements met your expectations and reflected your mother’s wishes. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

  • 5 Lindy Greenwood 23rd Nov 2025

    I have unfortunately had to arrange 2 funerals in the last year and Stibbards just take all the pressure away and guide you through the process. A special thank you to Debbie at Leigh on sea whom I dealt with. 

    Scott Bartlett replied
    Dear Lindy,
    Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words. We’re so sorry that you’ve had to face two losses in such a short time, and it means a great deal to know that our team was able to support you through both occasions. We’re pleased to hear that we could help ease some of the pressure and guide you through the arrangements with care. A special thank you for mentioning Debbie at Leigh‑on‑Sea — she will be truly touched by your appreciation.

  • 5 Neil Lupton 18th Nov 2025

    Everyone we dealt with was so sincere, supportive and their guidance invaluable at a difficult time. The level of professionalism both beforehand and certainly on the day of the funeral, on another level. 
    Thank you for everything you did for us. 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Neil
    Thank you for you kind words, it was so lovely to see the show of support for you and your family on the day of the funeral, thank you for entrusting us with the arrangements.

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

Julia Millard 9th May 2026

The service I received was compassionate and very professional at a very difficult time.

Andrew St John 3rd May 2026

Thoroughly professional process from start to finish with the personal touch.

Karen Faires 26th Apr 2026

All the staff at Stibbards were kind, caring and helpful. They were very patient with our multiple changes of music and Order of Service details and gave us options when needed. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you to you all.

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