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

James   Edwards Robinson

James Edwards Robinson

Apr 1929 - Jun 2026

John   Bigland

John Bigland

May 1946 - Jun 2026

Sheena   Perry

Sheena Perry

Nov 1959 - Jun 2026

Kitty   Lydon

Kitty Lydon

Jul 1933 - Jun 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 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.

    Dave Ponton 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.

    Dave Ponton 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. 

    Dave Ponton 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.

    Dave Ponton 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. 

    Dave Ponton 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 .

    Dave Ponton 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.

    Dave Ponton 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.....

    Dave Ponton 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.

    Dave Ponton 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. 

    Dave Ponton 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

    Dave Ponton 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.

    Dave Ponton 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 

    Dave Ponton 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. 

    Dave Ponton 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


    Dave Ponton 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

    Dave Ponton 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. 

    Dave Ponton 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

    Dave Ponton 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
  • 5 Caroline Beckett 6th May 2023

    I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for both of us. Everything has been taken care of without us having to worry about anything. A very professional service.

    Dave Ponton replied
    Dear Caroline, 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 Mark Faint 2nd May 2023

    They handled everything in a very professionally caring way.

    Dave Ponton replied

    Dear Mark, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 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

    Dave Ponton 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.

    Dave Ponton 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.

    Dave Ponton 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 

    Dave Ponton 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. 

    Dave Ponton 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.

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

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.

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.

Daniel Bulless 13th Aug 2023

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

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