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

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

Professional Standards

  • 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
  • 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

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

Phyllis   Morris

Phyllis Morris

Mar 1944 - Apr 2026

Joan   Darby

Joan Darby

Jul 1940 - Mar 2026

Peter   Millard

Peter Millard

Apr 1950 - Apr 2026

Marilyn   Raggett

Marilyn Raggett

Jul 1934 - Feb 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Families consistently praise the care shown to their loved ones throughout the process, describing staff as kind, compassionate, and attentive, with particular mention of how gently deceased relatives were handled and prepared. Many families highlight communication and guidance, noting that they were kept informed at every stage and felt supported through the funeral arrangements, with less burden falling on them to worry about details. Families emphasize how smoothly the funeral day itself ran, with professional and respectful conduct from all staff involved, punctuality in arrangements, and a sense that everything had been carefully planned and executed.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 John Langley 21st Apr 2021

    I had no idea how to organise a funeral, but Debbie was really helpful! Each time I called with questions she answered with great patience even though was busy. On the day of the funeral all went really well again with great respect and kindness from all concerned. Wld not hesitate to recommend Stibbards to anyone who might one day need funeral directors. Really, really excellent service! Thank u all very much, Denise Langley.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you John, we are glad to have been able to help you and the family through such a difficult time and are so pleased that all went well on the day and that Debbie looked after you with such great care.
    Thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you, it is much appreciated.
  • 5 Richard Davies 17th Apr 2021

    There was no aspect of Stibbards' services which could have been improved. Many thanks for making a potentially painful process as easy and trouble-free as possible.

    Dave Ponton replied
    thank you Richard for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you. 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 Denise Hoy 14th Apr 2021

    Very professional, very courteous . Dealt with everything very efficiently during a very difficult time.
    The family were very happy with their services.
    Thankyou

    Dave Ponton replied
    thank you 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 Neil Bartholomew 10th Apr 2021

    Fantastic service. Professional and incredibly organised, but at the same time courteous, friendly and fully understanding and sympathetic to the family’s emotions and needs.

    I know it’s not something people would necessarily think about beforehand but I would highly recommend their services.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Neil
    Thank you for your kind recommendation and expressions of gratitude. We are so pleased to have cared for you and the family as you would have wished.
    Kindest regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Margaret Wise 5th Apr 2021

    Stibbards are amazing. Sympathetic, understanding my needs & first class funeral directors.I couldn’t have chosen anywhere better. Debbie was so helpful & friendly. Exactly what you need after such an awful time. I highly recommend Stibbards. Thank you again for all you help.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Margaret, thanks you for putting your faith in us and we are so pleased that everything was as you would have wished. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Karen Shanahan 21st Mar 2021

    From first phone call through to the Service we felt completely guided by Debbie Eade at the Leigh-on-Sea branch. The day went faultlessly and Scott had such patience with us and displayed much professionalism. We could not have got through this time without your guidance and sensitivity. We cannot recommend you or thank you enough.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Karen, 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 Debbie looked after you with such great care. Kindest regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Mary Reed 16th Mar 2021

    Right from the start when I called Stibbards they have been so helpful and understanding.  From Debbie at their offices through to Jon Stannard who conducted a really wonderful funeral for my husband.  I was recommended to go to Stibbards and i'm so pleased iI did. They made the whole process that much easier and I would recommend them as they were excellent

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Mary, thank you for allowing us to look after the arrangements for Terry, I am so please that you were satisfied with the care and service we provided to you. Kind regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Pam Hazell 13th Mar 2021

    Stibbards could not have been more helpful, they helped me in every way possible and made the day pass with less stress. Thank you so much for everything.

    Dave Ponton replied

    Thank you Pam, 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 Sue Robertson 13th Mar 2021

    Caring, experienced and so helpful

    Dave Ponton replied

    thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Susan Stowers 9th Mar 2021

    Everyone was very kind and helpful can't thank them enough.

    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 Debbie Allman 6th Mar 2021

    Outstanding service, care and attention from start to finish. Cannot praise highly enough. Thank you for everything. 

    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.
  • 4 Sean Owen 6th Mar 2021

    Very helpful and respectful 

    Dave Ponton replied
    thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Kathy Williams 5th Mar 2021

    Excellent. Very kind and efficient service with no pressure at all

    Dave Ponton replied
    thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you
  • 5 Rob Sapsford 2nd Mar 2021

    The whole process was managed very well by both Debbie and Scott.
    Think in such unfortunate situations, as loosing a parent, you need to be guided and looked after and Stibbard’s most definitely did.
    Thank you for doing that for us Debbie, Scott and your teams. Rob and Emma x

  • 5 Mike Tuttlebee 26th Feb 2021

    Very helpful and considerate.

  • 5 Hilary Mendham 17th Feb 2021

    We received a 1st class service from them, they were caring and extremely considerate at a very sad time in our lives. Debbie was very friendly, professional and helped me and my family arrange a very personal, loving cremation for my husband.

  • 5 Peter Taylor 12th Feb 2021

    Fabulous service, flawless to the end, all requests were not a problem, even with the Covid surge pressure that must have been under. would recommend highly.

  • 5 Hilary Gover 8th Feb 2021

    Stibbards carried out all the arrangements for our father's funeral with sensitivity and great efficiency. When our mother passed away we knew that we did not have to worry as we knew that Stibbards would employ the same high standards in arranging her funeral. We were touched that they remembered our father who died 3 years ago when we approached them for our mother's funeral. We thank them for their patience, their attention to detail and their professionalism.

  • 5 Hilary Scarnell 3rd Feb 2021

    Debbie, Scott and the whole team were kind, helpful and responsive from the point of first contact and throughout the process of arranging and then supporting us through our celebration of Jean’s life.
    I would highly recommend Stibbards in Leigh.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Hilary, thank you for your kind recommendation and comments on the care and service received, they are greatly appreciated by all the team. Kind regards, martin Stibbards
  • 5 Angela Morgan 3rd Feb 2021

    Throughout all our dealings with Stibbards, they have been very respectful and treated my Dad (who passed) with dignity. Their compassion and thoughtful words have been very comforting at a very difficult time.

    All communications and contact remained professional throughout.

    Special mentions for Debbie and Lee who both exceeded our expectations of care.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Angela, thank you so much for you kind praise for Debbie and Lee, I will ensure they are informed of your thanks and very kind words. Kindest regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Graham Williams 31st Jan 2021

    Excellent and caring service throughout. Thank you

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Graham, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you, it is much appreciated, regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Tina Phibbs 25th Jan 2021

    Provided an excellent service with sensitivity .

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Tina, thank you for you kind words, they are much appreciated, regards, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Fiona Stone 5th Jan 2021

    Thank you everyone at Stibbards. 

    In such difficult times you helped to organise a very dignified funeral for my husband Trevor and I know he would have approved.  You were extremely helpful  when needed and we very much appreciated your expertise. 

    Many thanks

    Fiona, Alice, Emma and Beatrice Stone

    Dave Ponton replied
    We appreciate your kind words Fiona and are glad that we have been able to support you during this difficult time.
  • 5 Roger Shelley 3rd Jan 2021

    At a time when you're not at your best to have someone like Debbie to help you in a kind gentle way is marvellous. Simon, the guy in charge on the day was calm, kind and dignified and went out of his way to make sure all was as we would like. Because of Covid mum's friends and neighbours weren't able to join the service but had gathered en rounded. Simon stopped the car and walked some of the route. Really moving. Thank you.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you Martin, we are sure that Debbie and Simon will be pleased knowing that they have been able to support you in this difficult time.
  • 4 Martin Higgs 3rd Jan 2021

    Very helpful and empathetic when most needed, Stibbards service and support eased an otherwise painful experience. Many thanks to all, particularly Debbie.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Thank you Martin for your kind words

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

Professional Standards

  • 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
  • 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

John Langley 21st Apr 2021

I had no idea how to organise a funeral, but Debbie was really helpful! Each time I called with questions she answered with great patience even though was busy. On the day of the funeral all went really well again with great respect and kindness from all concerned. Wld not hesitate to recommend Stibbards to anyone who might one day need funeral directors. Really, really excellent service! Thank u all very much, Denise Langley.

Richard Davies 17th Apr 2021

There was no aspect of Stibbards' services which could have been improved. Many thanks for making a potentially painful process as easy and trouble-free as possible.

Denise Hoy 14th Apr 2021

Very professional, very courteous . Dealt with everything very efficiently during a very difficult time. The family were very happy with their services. Thankyou

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