S. Stibbards & Sons, Shoeburyness

172 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Anthony Brown 19th Aug 2023

Safe hands

John Neesam 14th Aug 2023

Thank you Stibbard for helping with our grief. Your friendly professional service was absolutely amazing.

Julie Woodbridge 8th Aug 2023

Compassionate team to deal with mums service was exactly what she would have wanted

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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

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
Call: 01702 418713

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.

Latest Obituaries

Michael (Bill)   Grey

Michael (Bill) Grey

Apr 2024 - May 1952

Gordon   Tansley BEM

Gordon Tansley BEM

Sep 1928 - Apr 2024

Mary   Thomas

Mary Thomas

Feb 1934 - Mar 2024

Arthur   Haslehurst

Arthur Haslehurst

Apr 1924 - Mar 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Anthony Brown 19th Aug 2023

    Safe hands

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Anthony
  • 5 John Neesam 14th Aug 2023

    Thank you Stibbard for helping with our grief. Your friendly professional service was absolutely amazing.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear John, 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 Julie Woodbridge 8th Aug 2023

    Compassionate team to deal with mums service was exactly what she would have wanted

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Julie, on behalf of 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 Paul Blowers 7th Aug 2023

    Excellent communication throughout the whole process. Kept us informed with every step and what would be required to help things go smoothly, which it did.
    They couldn't of done anything more to help in this stressful time.
    Thank you.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Paul, 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.
  • 4 Carole Gowen 23rd Jul 2023

    Good guidance in a caring and empathic manner . Special mention for Scott who was a very understanding and human young man .

    Nigel Catchpole conducted a excellent delivery of service and was mentioned many times for his good manner throughout.

    Many thanks to every one involved.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Carole, I am so pleased that Scott and the team took such diligent care of you and the family and you felt that the service Nigel conducted was a reflection of your wishes
  • 5 Angela Green 3rd Jul 2023

    Stibbards treated my father with dignity and respect. I cannot fault the men who drove the family, carried my father and gave the service. Sue Stibbard was fantastic in her handling of the case. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Angela, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Sue. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden
  • 5 Lewis Cain 25th Jun 2023

    From my first visit to discuss arrangements with Karen to exiting the limo at the wake ... excellent,informative ,helpful and compassionate...every member of staff was professional and made all of our party feel supported and comforted .
    A truly professional company in every way

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Lewis, I am so pleased that Karen 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 Laurence Irwin 19th Jun 2023

    A very professional and patient organisers juggling multiple requests from family members. After the initial teething troubles everything went well on the day.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Laurence, Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Nathan Rigg 17th Jun 2023

    With so much to think of and arrange, Stibbards took care of everything and were with us every step of the way. I would highly recommend.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Nathan, 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 Lee Hooton 10th Jun 2023

    Every single aspect from first contact until the end was perfect Thank YOU
    LEE hOOTON

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Lee

    Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Tracey Denton 3rd Jun 2023

    Thank you for your help and support at such a difficult sad time. Special thanks to Karen and head of undertakers on day.
    I would mention to hep improve your service that the grave stone got dirty from digging the hole so it would have been good if it had been wiped clean prior to the funeral.

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Tracey, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Karen. I am so pleased that she was able to support you and ease your burden. I will pass your comments on regarding the headstone to Sutton Road Cemetery whom are responsible for, digging and preparation of the grave prior to the funeral.
  • 5 Lee Fox 22nd May 2023

    Excellent Service from Karen the funeral arranger, we were treated with the upmost respect, courtesy and sympathy. Karen was a great help keeping us fully informed at each stage of of my Brothers funeral, it has obviously been a very difficult time for all of the family losing a loved one, it was made that little bit easier knowing that he was being taken good care of by Stibbards at Shoeburyness. On the day of the Funeral we met Scott the Funeral Conductor who arrived at my parents house to take us to the Crematorium, he was composed, helpful, respectful, informing us of the journey route, what would happen at the Crematorium etc, he took good care of the Family guiding us through the Ceremony, after the Funeral we were driven back to the Wake by Scott with an exchange of kind words we left Scott, who then took the flowers back home. A huge Thank You to Karen & Scott/ Stibbards a Professional Team.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Lee, we are so pleased that Karen, Scott and the team were able to support and care for you as a family so well. 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 truly kind expressions of gratitude it is most appreciated
  • 5 Dennis Harvey 16th May 2023

    A company that believes in the family and gives support, help and advice in a very caring and dignified manner. This is sadly the sixth time, we as a family, have used their services and again they have not let us down. Thoroughly recommended. A big thank you to all of their caring staff.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Dennis, 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. 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 truly kind expressions of gratitude
  • 5 Tony Elston 14th May 2023

    Karen was lovely, she walked us through the whole process and made sure every need was catered for and everything ran smoothly on the day. Would wholly recommend. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you Tony, for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Richard Watts 13th May 2023

    Caring but organised througout. Great communication and attention to detail whilst maintaining tact and thoughtfullness from start to finish.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Richard, 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 Iris Horton 29th Apr 2023

    I cannot recommend Karen Brodrick from Stibbard's Funeral Directors
    highly enough.

    She was kind calm compassionate and very knowledgeable.

    She guided me through the organisation of our dear Ron's funeral.
    with deceptive ease considering that at the moment I am,
    'a one armed dyslexic technophobe.'
    Her innate empathy and experience enabled her to help me to
    precisely carry out Ron's wishes.

    Karen was attentive throughout and so I knew what to expect and when.

    I found her to be a truly lovely genuine lady and she has my family's and
    my sincere thanks and deep gratitude for the peace of mind she brought
    to us at this very difficult and sad time.

    Kind regards
    Iris Horton

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Iris, thank you for putting your trust in us once again and I am so pleased that Karen and the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with Karen who always tries to go above and beyond.
  • 5 Maureen Sewell 15th Apr 2023

    Karen at the Shoeburyness branch did an excellent job of arranging my husband's
    funeral they were very supportive and sympathetic i would recommend them to anyone Thank you Maureen Sewell

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Maureen, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, we are so pleased Karen was able to care for you all at such a difficult time
  • 5 Peter Haynes 8th Apr 2023

    Karen made the whole thing easier to get through, helpful and sympathetic and the guys on the day were faultless.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Peter, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Karen. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden
  • 5 Robert Sanders 7th Apr 2023

    Karen working in the Shoebury office was exceptional at helping us through a difficult and protracted time, her empathy and compassion really came through.

    Scott and the chauffeur/pall bearers were also very warm and professional on the day of the ceremony.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Robert, 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 Scott and Karen looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 David Glithero 6th Apr 2023

    Although my late Uncle had requested a direct cremation the service proved by Stibbards to organise this was excellent.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear David, we are so pleased, that we were able to provide a fitting farewell for George and you as a family were well looked after.
  • 5 Stephanie Wheeler 3rd Apr 2023

    The staff were friendly and professional, answering any queries we had.  Our family felt very well supported by Stibbards, during the period of time when arranging the funeral and on the day of the funeral itself.  We would recommend S. Stibbards & Sons.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Stephanie, Thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Carol Roberts 2nd Apr 2023

    We can’t fault Stibbards good service and attention to detail from start to finish.
    Karen was exemplary she was so patient kind and thoughtful.
    Simon and the staff taking us to the crematorium could not be faulted 
    Thank you very much 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Carol, 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 Ian Flynn 25th Mar 2023

    Stibbards attention to detail and reassuring professionalism throughout the process was incredible.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Ian, 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 Heather Brown 6th Mar 2023

    The service provided by Stibbards was excellent, from the first point of contact to the very end. They were sensitive, caring and supportive to the point that they all seemed like friends, and nothing was too much trouble for them.
    Karen at the Shoeburyness Branch was brilliant and I cannot recommend them highly enough. 

    Lee Marston replied
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    Dear Heather, thank you for your kind words and particular praise for Karen. 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 David Page 4th Mar 2023

    Thank you for the great service it made a hard day just a bit easier 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear David, 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

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

Anthony Brown 19th Aug 2023

Safe hands

John Neesam 14th Aug 2023

Thank you Stibbard for helping with our grief. Your friendly professional service was absolutely amazing.

Julie Woodbridge 8th Aug 2023

Compassionate team to deal with mums service was exactly what she would have wanted

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Crematorium
Cemetery
  • Sutton Road Cemetery and Southend Crematorium

    Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PX

  • Basildon and District Crematorium

    Basildon, SS13 2HG

  • Garden of England Crematorium

    Sittingbourne, ME9 8GZ

  • Thames View Crematorium & Cemetery

    Gravesend, DA12 3JH

  • Medway Crematorium

    Chatham, ME5 9QU

  • Sutton Road Cemetery

    Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PX

  • Hall Road Cemetery

    Rochford, SS4 1PD

  • Burnham-on-Crouch Cemetery

    Burnham on Crouch, CM0 8QF

  • 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

  • Gillingham Cemetery

    Gillingham, ME7 2DX

  • Maldon Cemetery

    Maldon, CM9 6LJ

  • Heybridge Cemetery

    Heybridge, CM9 4QR

  • Stanford-le-Hope Cemetery

    Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0BA

  • Great Burstead Cemetery

    Billericay, CM11 2TR

  • Love Lane Cemetery

    Faversham, ME13 8BJ

  • Strood Cemetery

    Rochester, ME2 2NJ

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