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S. Stibbards & Sons, Shoeburyness

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A family-owned funeral home in Shoeburyness supporting families in the surrounding area with compassionate and caring funeral services

Latest Verified Reviews

Andrew Beale 11th Jun 2025

Alison at Shoeburyness helped our family steer a way through the detail and administration of preparing a funeral. Alison was kind, empathetic and supportive throughout. Everyone from Stibbards who were involved with David's final journey were excellent. thank you.

Arthur Westney 18th May 2025

The whole process was dealt with by Alison professionalallysympathetically

Suzanne Thorogood 13th May 2025

The whole team at Stibbards were faultless from start to finish. I cannot thank them enough for making the difficult situation of losing our Dad so much easier in terms of arrangements. They took care of everything, were so respectful and were sympathetic to our needs, also accommodating any request that we asked for (sometimes with a lot of effort). I would like to specifically mention Alison at Stibbards in Shoeburyness and Scott who conducted Dad's funeral. Both were so helpful and perfectly suited to their roles. Thank you.

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Funeral Services

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Home visit
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest

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

74 Ness Road
Shoeburyness
Essex
SS3 9DG

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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

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 Shoeburyness and the surrounding villages, including Foulness Island, 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’ Shoeburyness funeral home was fully refurbished in 2003, and provides a calm and tranquil atmosphere in which to make funeral arrangements. It is fully accessible to wheelchair users, and 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. Traditional horse-drawn hearses, vintage vehicles and other bespoke options can also be arranged.

S Stibbards & Sons is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and 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 Shoeburyness.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Andrew Beale 11th Jun 2025

    Alison at Shoeburyness helped our family steer a way through the detail and administration of preparing a funeral. Alison was kind, empathetic and supportive throughout. Everyone from Stibbards who were involved with David's final journey were excellent. thank you.

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Andrew, On behalf of Myself, Alison 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. I also hope that everything went smoothly for you once back at The Royal British Legion.

  • 5 Arthur Westney 18th May 2025

    The whole process was dealt with by Alison professionalallysympathetically

  • 5 Suzanne Thorogood 13th May 2025

    The whole team at Stibbards were faultless from start to finish. I cannot thank them enough for making the difficult situation of losing our Dad so much easier in terms of arrangements. They took care of everything, were so respectful and were sympathetic to our needs, also accommodating any request that we asked for (sometimes with a lot of effort). I would like to specifically mention Alison at Stibbards in Shoeburyness and Scott who conducted Dad's funeral. Both were so helpful and perfectly suited to their roles. Thank you.

    Scott Bartlett replied
    Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It was truly an honor to lead the funeral and ensure everything was just right for your dad. The attendance at church reflected just how deeply he was loved, which must have been incredibly moving for you and your family.

    I will be sure to pass on your gratitude to Alison for her care and attention throughout the arrangements—it will mean a great deal to her. I hope everything went well back at the Legion, and that a well-deserved toast (or two) was raised in his memory.

  • 5 Lisa Jones 5th May 2025

    Excellent customer service and organisation from Alison and the team - from the first meeting to the day of the funeral- thank you

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Lisa, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, it was our privilege to be able to look after you and your family and I am so pleased that all was as you wished. I am sure that Alison would also be very grateful for your kind words to her, I hope that everything went well for you once back at Garons thank you again.

  • 5 Ian Rose 26th Apr 2025

    I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Stibbards to anyone . From the moment we met Alison she showed care & commitment to making the funeral a very special day. I can’t thank all the staff who dealt with the funeral enough ,they made a very hard situation easy to deal with . Thank you .

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Ian, on behalf of Alison 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. I hope that everything went smoothly for you all once back at Ocean Beach.

  • 5 John Barr 19th Apr 2025

    Everything was excellent from day one thay keept in touch to keep me informed throughout. On the day thay where brilliant thay whent through how the service would go and helpt with explaining how to cary coffin . The service itself was perfect from the talk to slid photos. Thank you all so much

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear John, thank you for taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you at such a sad time. I am pleased that you felt looked after and supported by all involved.

  • 5 Terry Gilmour 7th Apr 2025

    Extremely professional and caring at what is a very difficult time for the bereaved. Nothing is too much troubled someone is always available to advise or just to hold your hand whether in person at the office, mobile phone or email.
    I cannot thank or praise them enough.

    Scott Bartlett replied
    Dear Terry, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so pleased that you have felt so supported through such a difficult time, and that Alison has been there to guide you every step of the way. I will be sure to pass on your praises to the team.

  • 5 Kirsty Whitaker 6th Apr 2025

    Thankyou for your support with mum

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Kirsty, we are pleased to have been able to support you during this difficult time

  • 5 Maggie Hammond 4th Apr 2025

    I can't begin to thank Stibbards for their loving caring attention with/for my mum and us. Nothing was too much trouble and Alison in the Shoebury office understood exactly what and how we wanted everything. Even after care. Thank you all SO much. Love from Maggie x

    Stuart Fryer replied
    Dear Maggie, Thank you so much for your heartfelt message. We are truly grateful for your kind words and are glad to hear that Alison and the team at Stibbards were able to provide the support and care your mum and family needed during this time.

  • 5 Brenda Pearce 2nd Apr 2025

    We highly recommend Stibbards. At a time of total sorrow for your loved one they are wonderful to deal with. Alison who works at Shoeburyness parlour was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble for her from start to finish. They take you through everything step by step at such a stressful time..Thank you so very much to everyone that was involved with arranging my Dads service xxx

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Brenda, thank you for taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you at such a sad time. I am pleased that you felt looked after and supported by all involved.

  • 5 Andrew Steele 29th Mar 2025

    A very caring and professional team who provided a first class service for our mum and the family. Thank you x

  • 5 Julie Mullen 23rd Mar 2025

    From Alison in the office to Simon leading the team on our dads day to them recommending the celebrant Jon Stannard Stibbards did us proud.

    Had them for my mum too, faultless.

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Julie, on behalf of Myself and Alison, it was a pleasure to have been able to look after you and the family. Thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you, it is much appreciated. I hope that all went well for you and your family once back at the yacht club.

  • 5 Simon Tuff 11th Mar 2025

    We couldn’t have asked for better support through a difficult time. Professional but with a friendly touch, sensitive to our needs, happy to give us options and always timely. Special thanks to Alison, our key contact at Stibbards, and Stuart who lead the proceedings on the big day.

    Stuart Fryer replied
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt supported during such a challenging time. Alison and Myself are truly dedicated to providing both professionalism and a personal touch, We hope the church service at Holy Trinity all went well .

  • 5 Wendy Bearman 16th Feb 2025

    Alison was incredibly helpful and compassionate throughout the entire process. She explained everything clearly, making it much easier to organize everything during a difficult time. The visit to the chapel of rest was calm and peaceful, providing a comforting space to say our goodbyes. Highly professional and caring service—would highly recommend.”
    Many Thanks, keep up the good work.

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Wendy, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, it was our privilege to be able to look after you and your family and I am so pleased that all was as you wished. I am sure that Alison would also be very grateful for your kind words to her, thank you again.

  • 5 Jane Rees 16th Feb 2025

    Professional caring service from start to finish highly recommend 

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Jane, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.

  • 5 Sarah Horne 14th Feb 2025

    Stibbards have been fantastic the whole way through the process with mum. Very professional caring and respectful 

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Sarah, 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.
    The South chapel was standing room only, a testament to Mum who was clearly a much loved character.

  • 5 Pauline Evans 11th Feb 2025

    I cannot fault the service I received from the staff at the Shoeburyness branch in any way. From my first meeting with them until the day of my husband’s funeral they showed me nothing but kindness and consideration. They were efficient and discreet in everything they did. I would not hesitate to recommend them

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Pauline, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad to hear that our team provided the support and care you needed during such a difficult time. The Gun Carriage looked amazing on the day and was a fitting tribute for Geoff's final journey. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we will continue to strive for excellence in serving our community. Thank you again.

  • 5 Joan Kerry 10th Feb 2025

    Courteous and friendly throughout the preparations and the funeral was flawless. We would recommend Stibbards to anyone in need of Funeral Directors

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Joan, thank you for taking the time to let us know how pleased you were with the service provided to you and your family. I hope all went well back at The Castle and you managed to raise a toast to a dearly loved and much missed, Husband, Father and Grandfather.

  • 5 Sylvia Bell 5th Feb 2025

    Hello, I couldn’t possibly recommend Stibbards highly enough, from beginning with Alison Bunkle to the end with all the arrangements and all the lovely caring staff, nothing was too much trouble and everyone was so professional, thank you so much for taking great care of all our family at such a very sad time. I will always remember you, yours sincerely, Sylvia and family…

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Sylvia, thank you for taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you at such a sad time. I am pleased that you felt looked after and supported by all involved.

  • 5 Ann Davies 25th Jan 2025

    From start to finish, we received an excellent service from all the team at stibbards, especially Alison & simon.
    They all showed such kindness and compassion.
    That made a very difficult day, a bit easier to bear.
    A heartfelt thank you too you all x

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Ann, on behalf of Myself and Alison, we are so pleased to have been able to help you and the family through such a difficult time. It was lovely to touch on the seafront for Mum's final journey with the sun shining for you all. Thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you, it is much appreciated

  • 5 Celia Sambrook 10th Jan 2025

    Simon and the other guys looked after myself and my family at our saddest time. Also Alison from the Shoebury branch was such a help to myself and was there always for me. Would recommend Stibbards to any one who unfortunately has to arrange a funeral.

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Celia, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, it was my privilege to be able to look after you and your family and I am so pleased that all was as you wished. I am sure that Alison would also be very grateful for your kind words to her, thank you again.

  • 5 Sally Carter 6th Jan 2025

    Alison has been amazing with helping me plan the kind of funeral that I'd like Danny to have.

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Sally, thank you for putting your trust in us, I am so pleased that Alison has looked after you so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with Alison who always tries to go above and beyond.

  • 5 Valerie Jarvis 23rd Dec 2024

    Everyone was excellent and the funeral was very wrll organised.l cannot thank Stibbards enough for their help and understanding

    Simon Lawrence replied
    Dear Valerie, we are so pleased to have been able to help you and your family through such a difficult time. Thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you, it is much appreciated.

  • 5 David Armstrong 14th Dec 2024

    Couldnt highly recommend Alison and her team enough , they went above and beyond to make sure my loved one and our family was all looked after. They was so kind and considerate and I cant thank them enough.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear David, on behalf of Alison 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 Anna Girvan 11th Dec 2024

    The team at Stibbards especially Alison at Shoeburyness, Joe who came to our home and Scott for his support at the funeral have been amazing. Their care of my mum, their support for our family was outstanding. Alison was so supportive and let me visit mum whenever I wanted to and after my visit she would sit with me whilst I told her the memories I shared and also the sadness I felt. A truly caring and supportive service throughout. Thank you all x

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Anna, thank you for putting your trust in us and I am so pleased that Alison, Scott and the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with Alison who always tries to go above and beyond.

Address
74 Ness Road
Shoeburyness
Essex
SS3 9DG

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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

Andrew Beale 11th Jun 2025

Alison at Shoeburyness helped our family steer a way through the detail and administration of preparing a funeral. Alison was kind, empathetic and supportive throughout. Everyone from Stibbards who were involved with David's final journey were excellent. thank you.

Arthur Westney 18th May 2025

The whole process was dealt with by Alison professionalallysympathetically

Suzanne Thorogood 13th May 2025

The whole team at Stibbards were faultless from start to finish. I cannot thank them enough for making the difficult situation of losing our Dad so much easier in terms of arrangements. They took care of everything, were so respectful and were sympathetic to our needs, also accommodating any request that we asked for (sometimes with a lot of effort). I would like to specifically mention Alison at Stibbards in Shoeburyness and Scott who conducted Dad's funeral. Both were so helpful and perfectly suited to their roles. Thank you.

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