S. Stibbards & Sons, Leigh-on-Sea

274 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

John Debenham 25th Apr 2023

The funeral arranger Debbie Eade and her team did a super job from beginning to end. At all stages the family and I were consulted and guided on the options available. Our feelings were respected and requests incorporated

Michael Coveney 25th Apr 2023

It was a pleasure working with Debbie on Martin's funeral, her advice always welcome and helpful. The flowers for the coffin were beautiful (florist her recommendation) and the attention of the pall bearers considerate and well organised. The limo for the crematorium was first class and everything went off as well as we could have possibly hoped. We are really grateful for Stibbards arranging such a wonderful, dignified send off for Martin. And the company's working relationship with Fr Kevin Hale and Our Lady of Lourdes was an important element in our sense of support and reassurance.

Michael Hunt 8th Apr 2023

S. Stibbards & Son's organised my mother's funeral which had been prepaid several years earlier. Initial contact was with Debbie who was very professional and communicative. The preparation for funeral went very well. Their services included picking up my severely disabled brother from his care home, enabling him to attend. The limousines and hearses were excellent. Scott, the Conductor, was knowledgeable and caring as well as highly professional. The funeral went very well indeed. I highly recommend this company, especially for those who are dreading the process of organising their loved one's funeral.

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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.

Latest Obituaries

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 John Debenham 25th Apr 2023

    The funeral arranger Debbie Eade and her team did a super job from beginning to end. At all stages the family and I were consulted and guided on the options available. Our feelings were respected and requests incorporated

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear John, 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 Michael Coveney 25th Apr 2023

    It was a pleasure working with Debbie on Martin's funeral, her advice always welcome and helpful. The flowers for the coffin were beautiful (florist her recommendation) and the attention of the pall bearers considerate and well organised. The limo for the crematorium was first class and everything went off as well as we could have possibly hoped. We are really grateful for Stibbards arranging such a wonderful, dignified send off for Martin. And the company's working relationship with Fr Kevin Hale and Our Lady of Lourdes was an important element in our sense of support and reassurance.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Michael, 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 Michael Hunt 8th Apr 2023

    S. Stibbards & Son's organised my mother's funeral which had been prepaid several years earlier.
    Initial contact was with Debbie who was very professional and communicative. The preparation for funeral went very well. Their services included picking up my severely disabled brother from his care home, enabling him to attend. The limousines and hearses were excellent. Scott, the Conductor, was knowledgeable and caring as well as highly professional. The funeral went very well indeed.
    I highly recommend this company, especially for those who are dreading the process of organising their loved one's funeral.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Michael, we are always here to help in any way we can, I am so pleased that Debbie, Scott and the team took such diligent care of you and the family and you felt that the service was a reflection of your wishes
  • 5 Paul Rudman 3rd Apr 2023

    Again Stibbards done a fantastic job , it's the little stuff that they done or said makes a hard day so much easier to get through 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Paul, thank you for putting your trust in us once again and I am so pleased that the team looked after you all so well and ease your burden
  • 5 Richard White 3rd Apr 2023

    Stibbards & Sons we’re incredibly helpful, friendly, kind and professional. 
    They helped doing everything we wanted to, helped organise everything. They made the whole process easier for us. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Richard, 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 Julie Walsh 31st Mar 2023

    Stibbards were wonderful from start to finish.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Julie, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Chris Taylor 27th Mar 2023

    Very helpful team Debbie was very good and understanding throughout the process which was a very difficult time

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Chris, thank you for taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you. I am pleased that you felt looked after and supported by Debbie and the team
  • 5 Jackie Kinch 22nd Mar 2023

    From the moment I walk in I knew I was going to get the help and compassion I needed.
    I can’t fault the service I have received so far, my thanks to Debbie for that.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jakie, 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 Cheryl Kent 20th Mar 2023

    Debbie in the Leigh office was wonderful and caring at this very hard time and the funeral for David was conducted with total professional skills by all concerned. Thank you .
    Cheryl Kent and family 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, it was so lovely to look after you and your family and I am so pleased that all was as David wished. I wish you and the family all the best for the future.
  • 5 Sarah Quinlan 18th Mar 2023

    I can't praise Stibbards highly enough, they were efficient and kind from start to finish, and extremely professional. It would be difficult to imagine how they could've been better, so I highly recommend their services.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Sarah, 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 Keith Davidson 6th Mar 2023

    My mother took out a funeral plan some years ago with Golden Charter and nominated Stibbards to be her funeral Director. It was one of the best investments she ever made. As her youngest son it was my responsibility to arrange the funeral. Debbie Eade, the Funeral Arranger at Stibbards, was exceptional, her attention to detail was superb. Basically she did everything, guided me through everything required in meeting my mother's wishes, arranged the website, the webcam, order of service and most importantly sorted out all of the legal documentation and arrangements with the coroner, the doctor's surgery and the crematorium. Debbie even recommended a minister to preside over the service, who was fantastic. Communication throughout the arrangements was excellent. At the service Martin Stibbard and his team were extremely kind and thoughtful and all those who attended commented on their service. I would have no hesitation in recommending Stibbards to friends and family. My family and I cannot thank Stibbards enough for all you have done.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Keith, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us,
    a funeral plan can alleviate stress for those that are left behind to make arrangments. I am so pleased that Debbie and the team took such diligent care of you and the family and you felt that the service was a reflection of your Mothers planned wishes.
  • 5 Gail Dean 6th Mar 2023

    My family have been using Stibbards for many years. Thank you to Debbie and Team at the Leigh Branch. From start to finish everything went extremely well, and everyone was very courteous and friendly throughout this stressful time.

    Highly Recommended

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Gail, 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 David Gough 26th Feb 2023

    Very professional and caring company excellent service .

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear David, 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 Steve Dunlop 21st Feb 2023

    Myself and my family cannot fault the care we received from Stibbards. Debbie was so kind and compassionate.
    Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Steve, 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 Alison Peel 20th Feb 2023

    from the beginning of organising the funeral arrangements Debbie was at hand to guide my family and myself through the procedure and showed us compassion all the way through. The days i visited my uncle in the chapel of rest , i was always welcomed by Debbie . On day of funeral i could not ask for any better service by the staff .

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Alison, 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 John Murphy 13th Feb 2023

    Stibbards (Debbie) made all the arrangements as we requested, nothing was too much bother. Excellent service.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear John, I am so pleased that Debbie and the team took such diligent care of you and the family and you felt that the service was a reflection of your wishes
  • 5 Peter Harley 12th Feb 2023

    Excellent service and handled with great sensitivity

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Peter, 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 Tina Dedman 6th Feb 2023

    Stibbards have provided the most professional and sensitive service to our family and couldn’t recommend them enough.  

    Tina 

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Tina, thank you for your recommendation and taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you. I am pleased that you felt looked after and supported.
  • 5 Freda Hand 31st Jan 2023

    The Family of Robert Hand were very pleased indeed with all the arrangements made for his Funeral. It was done with dignity and sympathy.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Freda 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 Lee and Debbie looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Sue Cross 30th Jan 2023

    Could not have wished for anything better for my dear uncle Robert Oxman (Bob) so kind caring and very helpful Also Debbie who was so lovely and kind Thankyou for all you did for us as a family Sue Cross

    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 Tony Scarrott 28th Jan 2023

    We’ve used Stibbards, for a number of years. They have always shown care and compassion throughout, to make sure everything went exactly as we wanted as a family. From the moment we had to arrange, up until the final day - showing the utmost respect at all times. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Tony, thank you for putting your trust in us once again and I am so pleased that Debbie and the team looked after you all so well. 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.
  • 4 Paul Burden 2nd Jan 2023

    Fantastic service on the day. All the staff were very kind and considerate on the day to the family.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Paul, thank you for taking the time to comment on the service you received. We are pleased that everything went as expected and you and the family were well cared for on the day
  • 5 Sally Charters 29th Dec 2022

    Debbie at Leigh-on-sea, and her team are wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble. Helping you through every step of the way. They are professional, extremely well organized and caring through what is a very difficult time. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Sally, 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 Debbie and the team looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Christine Davison 24th Dec 2022

    Very efficient & pleasant to deal with. The officiant chosen was excellent. The whole family were very pleased with the day.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Christine, thank you for taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you. I am pleased that you felt looked after and supported.

  • 5 Ian Carter 16th Dec 2022

    Very happy with the service provided (again!)

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Ian, we are so honoured that you continue to put your faith in us to care for your family, thank you.

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

John Debenham 25th Apr 2023

The funeral arranger Debbie Eade and her team did a super job from beginning to end. At all stages the family and I were consulted and guided on the options available. Our feelings were respected and requests incorporated

Michael Coveney 25th Apr 2023

It was a pleasure working with Debbie on Martin's funeral, her advice always welcome and helpful. The flowers for the coffin were beautiful (florist her recommendation) and the attention of the pall bearers considerate and well organised. The limo for the crematorium was first class and everything went off as well as we could have possibly hoped. We are really grateful for Stibbards arranging such a wonderful, dignified send off for Martin. And the company's working relationship with Fr Kevin Hale and Our Lady of Lourdes was an important element in our sense of support and reassurance.

Michael Hunt 8th Apr 2023

S. Stibbards & Son's organised my mother's funeral which had been prepaid several years earlier. Initial contact was with Debbie who was very professional and communicative. The preparation for funeral went very well. Their services included picking up my severely disabled brother from his care home, enabling him to attend. The limousines and hearses were excellent. Scott, the Conductor, was knowledgeable and caring as well as highly professional. The funeral went very well indeed. I highly recommend this company, especially for those who are dreading the process of organising their loved one's funeral.

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