S. Stibbards & Sons, Leigh-on-Sea

276 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Heather Cloves 20th Oct 2023

Stibbards have been excellent . The gentleman who came to collect my dad , went through the process  and gave us time to say goodbye . When we rang their head office to ask what happens , as we haven’t had to this before , there were always happy to go through everything they do. Debbie at the Leigh office when planning the Funeral was so helpful and also when visiting him, explained what to expect and gave us time to say our goodbyes. She has been very supportive.  My family where happy with their service . 

Clare Heath 10th Oct 2023

Kind, professional service at all moments from the 1st phone call to aftercare.

Nikki Garlick 3rd Oct 2023

Everything went as smoothly as possible. so kind and gentle in every way.

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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
Call: 01702 680395

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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Heather Cloves 20th Oct 2023

    Stibbards have been excellent . The gentleman who came to collect my dad , went through the process  and gave us time to say goodbye . When we rang their head office to ask what happens , as we haven’t had to this before , there were always happy to go through everything they do. Debbie at the Leigh office when planning the Funeral was so helpful and also when visiting him, explained what to expect and gave us time to say our goodbyes. She has been very supportive.  My family where happy with their service . 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Heather, 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 Clare Heath 10th Oct 2023

    Kind, professional service at all moments from the 1st phone call to aftercare.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Clare, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Nikki Garlick 3rd Oct 2023

    Everything went as smoothly as possible. so kind and gentle in every way.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Nikki, 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
  • 5 Jackie Hammond 4th Sep 2023

    Everyone was very kind and professional. Thank you.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jackie,
    Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Stephen Davison 29th Aug 2023

    Respectful and accommodating throughout. Highly recommend. 

    Lee Marston replied

    Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Simon Driscoll 26th Aug 2023

    Thank you very much. The service Stibbards provided was excellent, right from the initial meeting through to the funeral itself. I would highly recommend them.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Simon for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Nicola Trivess-Smith 26th Aug 2023

    Stibbards conducted both my Mother and Father’s funerals. Debbie is empathetic, caring and professional and at all times a pleasure to deal with. Both ran like clockwork on the day with a respectful team. Definitely highly recommend. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you for putting your trust in us once again and I am so pleased that the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with them
  • 5 Maria Howe 21st Aug 2023

    I cannot fault Stibbard from the phone call to the very end. I hardly did anything Debbie, Yvette and the men who drove, met us at the house, took good care of me and my family. I was so distraught and upset on the day, but as soon Yvette spoke about the eulogy, everyone listened. The songs or music played on my request was perfect. The revolving pictures was great. 
    Thank you to all the staff particularly to Debbie and Yvette, I shall never forget my last day with my husband. I had comments to say that it was handled professionally and my husband would have been proud of me.

    Lee Marston replied
    We are so pleased, that Debbie and the rest of the team were able to provide a fitting farewell for Peter and you as a family were well looked after.
  • 5 Trevor Barr 21st Aug 2023

    Thanks you for all your help with our Funeral Arrangements.
    You made it very easy and stress free, and the Funeral was handled excellently.

    Thank you again.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Trevor, we are always here to help in any way we can, we are so pleased have been able to look after and support you at this difficult time.
  • 5 Daniel Bulless 13th Aug 2023

    From start to finish, Stibbards were truly professional and compassionate. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Daniel, 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 Sue Beardwell 7th Aug 2023

    I received very a professional an compassionate service during a very difficult time. Debbie was especially understanding and very supportive.
    Thank you Stibbards.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Sue, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Debbie. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden
  • 5 John Anderson 24th Jul 2023

    Caring, supportive and very thoughtful at all times. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear John, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Jan Eve 22nd Jul 2023

    I and my family were dealt with sensitivity and respect by all concerned in connection with my husband's funeral. Debbie from the Leigh Office was extremely helpful in answering questions we raised with her.
    Thank you Stibbards .

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jan, Dear Chris, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Debbie. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden
  • 5 Mary Henry 2nd Jul 2023

    My experience of Stibbards last week can only be an excellent one.  Such professionalism and respect shown at all times doesn’t go unnoticed by anyone and is so refreshing in an age where many don’t care about standards.  A special thank you to Debbie Eade, your funeral arranger, who guided us through calmly, tactfully and sympathetically and was always available if I needed help. A heartfelt thank you to you all.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Mary, on behalf of Debbie and the whole team at Stibbards, I thank you for your kind sentiments and we are so pleased that everything went so well for you.
  • 5 Lloyd Reynolds 29th Jun 2023

    Superb from start to finish, as a family we could not have asked for more.
    Thank you to everyone who was involved. 
    The Reynolds family.....

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Lloyd, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Derek Stacey 25th Jun 2023

    Excellent service from your team from pick up from my home to  drop off when the service ended.My family and I we’re looked after through out and I 
    really appreciate everything Debbie did from the first day we came to the office.
    I would like to thank you all for a first class service.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Derek, thank you for putting your trust in us and I am so pleased that Debbie and the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with Debbie who always tries to go above and beyond.
  • 5 Christine Mundy 20th Jun 2023

    Debbie was wonderful and made the whole thing friendly and not scary. The men that came with the hearse were very kind and courteous and respectful. Thank you for making my worst experience of my life bearable. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Christine, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Debbie. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden
  • 5 Susan Pollard 20th Jun 2023

    VERY PLEASED WITH SERVICE

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Susan, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Robert Johnson 19th Jun 2023

    From the start to the day of the funeral they were very professional and made the process as comfortable as it could have been.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Robert, 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 David Gibbs 18th Jun 2023

    Excellent service 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear David, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Shirley Briars 16th Jun 2023

    Totally professional and sensitive service at every stage. Thank you to Debbie and all the staff. You really do an amazing job and give crucial support at such a difficult time. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Shirley we are always here to help in any way we can, we are so pleased Debbie has been able to look after and support you at this difficult time.
  • 5 Steven Lowvey 13th Jun 2023

    Although a distressful time , i am very pleased with Stibbards everything was done well ,starting with Debbie in the office,and to all the staff involved in the funeral on the day . with respect and there timing was all perfect , would 100% recommend them . Thankyou Stibbards


    Lee Marston replied
    We are so pleased, that Debbie and the rest of the team were able to provide a fitting farewell for Alan and you as a family were well looked after. Thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Clive Pavely 7th Jun 2023

    Everything went very smoothly, thank you to all involved at Stibbards

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Clive,

    thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Virginia Kennedy 5th Jun 2023

    An excellent personal approach made a difficult time much easier. Everything went smoothly and the vintage hearse was appreciated and admired. Thank you all, especially Debbie at the Leigh branch. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Virginia, on behalf of Debbie and the whole team at Stibbards, I thank you for your kind sentiments and we are so pleased that everything went so well for you.
  • 5 Louise Wild 14th May 2023

    A truly wonderful service from start to finish.
    As a family, we couldn’t have wished for a better send off for our Ruby

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Louise, we are so pleased that you felt supported and cared for during the arrangements for Ruby. We are so pleased that she had the send-off she deserved, and this will hopefully bring you comfort in the future

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

Open map

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

Heather Cloves 20th Oct 2023

Stibbards have been excellent . The gentleman who came to collect my dad , went through the process  and gave us time to say goodbye . When we rang their head office to ask what happens , as we haven’t had to this before , there were always happy to go through everything they do. Debbie at the Leigh office when planning the Funeral was so helpful and also when visiting him, explained what to expect and gave us time to say our goodbyes. She has been very supportive.  My family where happy with their service . 

Clare Heath 10th Oct 2023

Kind, professional service at all moments from the 1st phone call to aftercare.

Nikki Garlick 3rd Oct 2023

Everything went as smoothly as possible. so kind and gentle in every way.

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