S. Stibbards & Sons, Leigh-on-Sea

270 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Eileen Wragg 29th Nov 2022

Thank you all ,everything could not have been better       Regards Eileen Wragg    

Ian Carter 26th Nov 2022

Extremely good service and will be using them again ( much sooner than expected)

Mandy Waghorne 8th Nov 2022

Excellent service, your kindness and compassion was outstanding. Any problems we had you got them sorted for us. You done the most wonderful service in the last few months for my Mum, Dad and Mother in law, thank you very much 

Reviews

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

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
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

Monica   Knightley

Monica Knightley

Aug 1931 - Jan 2024

Tony   Brand

Tony Brand

Nov 1945 - Jan 2024

David   Marchant

David Marchant

Nov 1946 - Jan 2024

April   Linehan

April Linehan

Apr 1947 - Dec 2023

View more

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Eileen Wragg 29th Nov 2022

    Thank you all ,everything could not have been better  
        Regards Eileen Wragg    

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Eileen, thank you for taking the time to express your kind sentiments.
  • 5 Ian Carter 26th Nov 2022

    Extremely good service and will be using them again ( much sooner than expected)

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Ian, thank you for your kind words, please be reassured that we are always here to guide and support you but sincerely hope its not to soon.
  • 5 Mandy Waghorne 8th Nov 2022

    Excellent service, your kindness and compassion was outstanding. Any problems we had you got them sorted for us. You done the most wonderful service in the last few months for my Mum, Dad and Mother in law, thank you very much 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Mandy, thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased that the care you received met with your expectations and thank you for your continued support for our family run company.
  • 5 Elaine Chandler 5th Nov 2022

    Very compassionate and lovely people, guided us all the way. Thank you all so much x

  • 5 Barry Welbourn 15th Oct 2022

    The head attendant was very attentive and well spoken (apologies for not remembering his name). All attendants were immaculately presented.

    All the above meant we had nothing else to worry about on what was a difficult but also uplifting day.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Barry, on behalf of Scott 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 Julia Fenton 11th Oct 2022

    Debbie was lovely and they all did a wonderful job in giving mum the send off she deserved. Thank you all.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Julia, we are so pleased, that Debbie and the rest of the team were able to provide a fitting farewell for mum and you as a family were well looked after.
  • 5 Lionel Nagle 2nd Oct 2022

    Excellent care from a family firm

    Lee Marston replied


    Dear Lionel, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Robert Copeland 26th Sep 2022

    Debbie . Was very helpful in every way possible for me and my family ,before the funeral myself and my son visited my wife at the chapel , it was really lovely how you done everything . Made us feel at ease . On the day I cannot fault anything , you put yourselves out .thank you .kind regards . R .Copeland . 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Robert, 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 Patricia Baxter-Cole 26th Sep 2022

    Thank you, a funeral well done for all the family and friends, Debbie was excellent at handling all the arrangements, even if we forgot things that needed to be done. On the day the funeral cars people were friendly and smiled a lot which helped lighten a dark day for us. Everyone commented how well things had been done. And when i have spoken to other people about Stibbards of leigh doing the funeral they said they had used them and that they were excellent, which gave us confidence too. Thank you all.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Patricia, thank you for your very generous comments and particular praise for Debbie 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 Ray Housden 15th Sep 2022

    Excellent service thank you

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Ray, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Bernie Studds 5th Sep 2022

    Every contact with Stibbards was handled professionally and respectfully. Debbie in the Leigh office was our contact point and she kept us informed and answered all of our questions. On the day of the funeral Martin and his team were excellent and guided myself and my brothers through the pall bearing duties. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Bernie 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 Martin and Debbie looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Richard Clarke 19th Aug 2022

    Everything handled professionally and promptly

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Richard, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Alex Astley-Cooper 10th Aug 2022

    Perfect,every aspect covered and done with professional ism and sensitivity

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Alex, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Nick Dilley 8th Aug 2022

    On behalf of my family, I want to thank you and your colleagues for making my Fathers funeral as painless as possible

    Your guys were very attentive and professional, using Stibbards was a great decision

    My Mother was delighted to take the flowers home, a lovely touch

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Nick, 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
  • 4 Mark Bueltemann 5th Aug 2022

    Amazing from start to finish 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Mark, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 John Bacon 24th Jul 2022

    Unfortunately this is the third time I have needed the services of a funeral director and Stibbards have always done me proud, I wouldn't even consider using anyone else.
    Mr. J.P.Bacon

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear John, we are so pleased that the team were able to support and care for you as a family so well. I know that we have cared for your family on a number of occasions and we hope that the knowledge that your loved one and your family are being looked after so well brings you great comfort. Thank you for your very kind expressions of gratitude
  • 5 Jeanette Pallett 15th Jul 2022

    All staff were extremely professional and helpful, Debbie was particularly patient with my tardiness and deliberations despite the fact that our meeting was time critical. Excellent communication, advice and notification by all staff in a sympathetic but professional manner. Thank you to all the staff at Stibbards. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jeanette, 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 Andrew Sutcliffe 13th Jul 2022

     Debbie and the Stibbard's team did an outstanding job of guiding the family through the process, step by step. All options were provided and discussed. We felt very well looked after and Debbie was constantly available for even the smallest items, questions or requests. It's so good to deal with people who care and understand what a difficult time this can be and their service was exceptionally professional.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Andrew, thank you for your kind words and particular praise for Debbie. We are so pleased that the care you received met with your expectations. 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 Bob Archell 4th Jul 2022

    Stibbards did a great job, and always with great dignity and sensitivity 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Bob, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Mary Larkin 29th Jun 2022

    Stibbards were professional and efficient, both in the lead up to our Father's funeral and on the day itself.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Mary, 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 Martin Hockey 28th Jun 2022

    The whole team made everything as easy as possible from the initial arrangements to the day of the funeral itself. Debbie kept in regular contact and was quick in answering any queries and John the celebrant was fantastic and delivered a great tribute to dad.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Martin, 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 Emma Rose 16th Jun 2022

    From the minute Debbie answered the phone, Stibbards have been completely wonderful.  From first to last and everything inbetween.

    Their calm, guidance - accommodating some intersting requests - and the care on the day was outstanding.  We were honoured to have Martin Stibbard lead on my father's funeral.  He was awfully kind, considerate and smart.  Totally in command, while being amazingly understated, clever.  

    Our theme was blue - the coffin, the flowers, everyone wore blue, so even Stibbards kindly wore blue ties to match.  Small but considerate and hugely appreicated gestures.  Our order of service was 10 pages long - and we sat painstakingly going over and over it, probably about 12 proofs until it was perfect.  The right font, the right shade of blue, the photos placed correctly, our special (peculiar) way of laying things out.  Every punctuation mark, every italic, every underline was scrutinised by us together.  I was so gratgeful for the calm, kind response. 

    I would 100% recommend Stibbards.  They also suggested the incredible Seven Hotel for our wake, which we are also eternally grateful for.  What a truly wonderful place that is.  

    Warmest regards and thanks.  Emma Rose 

  • 5 Brigitte Watson 7th Jun 2022

    very caring and excellent service.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Brigitte, thank you for you kind words we are pleased to support you during this difficult time
  • 4 Colin Porter 23rd May 2022

    Found Stibbards very friendly and helpful.  

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Colin, 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 Martin Lydon 10th May 2022

    Amazing service at a diffucult time and they just took care of it all. Brilliant on the day....pol bearers and the burial brilliant.

    Made it all work for my dad...highly recommend.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Martin, we are glad our team were able to support and care for you as a family so well. We are so pleased that Dad had the send off he deserved and this will hopefully bring your family 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

Eileen Wragg 29th Nov 2022

Thank you all ,everything could not have been better       Regards Eileen Wragg    

Ian Carter 26th Nov 2022

Extremely good service and will be using them again ( much sooner than expected)

Mandy Waghorne 8th Nov 2022

Excellent service, your kindness and compassion was outstanding. Any problems we had you got them sorted for us. You done the most wonderful service in the last few months for my Mum, Dad and Mother in law, thank you very much 

Reviews
Crematorium
Cemetery
  • Sutton Road Cemetery and Southend Crematorium

    Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PX

  • Basildon and District Crematorium

    Basildon, SS13 2HG

  • Thames View Crematorium & Cemetery

    Gravesend, DA12 3JH

  • Garden of England Crematorium

    Sittingbourne, ME9 8GZ

  • Chelmsford Cemetery and Crematorium

    Chelmsford, CM1 3BL

  • Sutton Road Cemetery

    Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PX

  • Hall Road Cemetery

    Rochford, SS4 1PD

  • Woodside Cemetery

    Basildon, SS7 4PA

  • South Benfleet Cemetery

    Benfleet, SS7 5AX

  • Pitsea Cemetery

    Pittsea, SS13 2HG

  • Wickford Cemetery

    Wickford, SS12 9DH

  • Corringham Cemetery

    Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 9BJ

  • Burnham-on-Crouch Cemetery

    Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8QF

  • Stanford-le-Hope Cemetery

    Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0BA

  • Great Burstead Cemetery

    Billericay, CM11 2TR

  • Gillingham Cemetery

    Gillingham, ME7 2DX

  • Chadwell St Mary Cemetery

    Grays, RM16 4JH

  • Maldon Cemetery

    Maldon, CM9 6LJ

  • Strood Cemetery

    Rochester, ME2 2NJ

  • Heybridge Cemetery

    Heybridge, CM9 4QR

Update

Prices vary by time and day of week