S. Stibbards & Sons, Westcliff
A family-owned funeral home in Westcliff-On-Sea supporting families with compassionate and caring funeral services
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
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 Westcliff 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’ Westcliff funeral home was built in 2016, and contains its own specialist washing facilities, meaning that your loved one can be cared for according to your own cultural traditions. It also has a private chapel of rest where you can spend precious time saying goodbye to your loved one. 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 Westcliff-On-Sea.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the emotional support they received throughout arranging and conducting the funeral, describing staff as genuinely compassionate and patient during an overwhelmingly difficult time. Families repeatedly mention feeling guided carefully through decisions about the service, with arrangements explained clearly and nothing feeling rushed.
On the day itself, families note that services ran smoothly and with dignity, with staff remaining attentive and responsive to their needs without being intrusive. Several describe feeling reassured by the professionalism and respect shown to their loved one and to mourners alike.
A number of reviews mention that staff remained accessible and available to answer questions in the lead-up to the funeral, which helped reduce anxiety and stress when families were uncertain about what to do.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Professional Standards
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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
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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
Carol Pegler 12th Nov 2018
We were ever so pleased with the care that was given to us as a family by Debbie at the Westcliff branch and the reassurance she gave as to our particular details. We have no hesitation in recommending her. Also to Stuart and the men on the day. They were particularly careful in all respects. Thanks very much from our family.
Ruth Rodriguez 8th Nov 2018
We were extremely happy with the service provided by Stibbards & sons Westcliff. Deborah was very helpful and understanding. She helped us with our requests and ideas at a very difficult time. The day of the funeral went perfectly. Simon and his colleagues did a wonderful job. We couldn't have asked for a better send off for our lovely Mum. Thank you all very much.
Filomena Valente 22nd Oct 2018
I cannot thank Stibbards & Sons enough for their professionalism, thoughtfulness and kindness. Debbie and the Pall Bearers were sensitive to our needs. They were like an extended family and we were confident that our mother was in good hands. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.