Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service

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Independent funeral service in Stowmarket serving bereaved families with a caring, personal and professional service.

Latest Verified Reviews

Keith Risby 27th Mar 2026

A professional, but friendly service from start to finish.  Thank you to Andrew, Sam and the team for the dignified way they cared for our mother at this difficult time. 

Bunny Harvey 24th Mar 2026

Can not thank Andrew Bingham Funeral service enough they were so compassionate and caring and made a very difficult time so much easier.would highley recommend.Thank you so much for your kindness. Kind regards Bunny Harvey and Family.

Tina Molloy 7th Mar 2026

The kindness and professionalism of Andrew and his team made a challenging event much easier to cope with. I am glad I chose Andrew as an independent family run business over anything else. Thank you 🙏.

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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

The Nutshell,
Milton Road South
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1EZ

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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

Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service was established in 2006 and is run by husband and wife team Andrew and Heidi, who are well established in the local Stowmarket community. They pride themselves on offering a caring, personal and professional service.

Andrew is a qualified embalmer and they are members of The Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and The British Institute of Embalmers (BIE).

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Andrew Bingham Independent funeral service can help you plan the perfect farewell. You can choose from a range of coffins, including traditional hardwood, cardboard and bespoke designs as well as an extensive range of eco-friendly coffins and caskets.

They also have a modern Mercedes ‘E’ Class hearse and a fleet of limousines, along with a Citroen Spacetourer removal vehicle which are all meticulously maintained. All of their drivers are I.A.M. (Institute of Advanced Motorists) trained.

If you are looking for something special for your loved one’s funeral, they can also organise bespoke transport such as a horse-drawn hearse, motorbike hearse, vintage lorry, VW campervan, Land Rover hearse or tractor.

Their Stowmarket funeral home is conveniently situated in the heart of Stowmarket Town Centre, adjacent to Stowmarket Registrars Office and has a private chapel of rest, which has a peaceful atmosphere and is non-denominational so it can accommodate for any faith. It also offers free parking for their clients.

Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 24-hour telephone service. Call now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Howard   Verrier

Howard Verrier

Jul 1944 - Mar 2026

Jacqueline   Baines

Jacqueline Baines

Apr 1933 - Mar 2026

Philip   Roy Jones 'Phil'

Philip Roy Jones 'Phil'

Feb 1943 - Mar 2026

Francis (Frank)   Kelly

Francis (Frank) Kelly

May 1948 - Mar 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Keith Risby 27th Mar 2026

    A professional, but friendly service from start to finish.  Thank you to Andrew, Sam and the team for the dignified way they cared for our mother at this difficult time. 

  • 5 Bunny Harvey 24th Mar 2026

    Can not thank Andrew Bingham Funeral service enough they were so compassionate and caring and made a very difficult time so much easier.would highley recommend.Thank you so much for your kindness. Kind regards Bunny Harvey and Family.

  • 5 Tina Molloy 7th Mar 2026

    The kindness and professionalism of Andrew and his team made a challenging event much easier to cope with. I am glad I chose Andrew as an independent family run business over anything else. Thank you 🙏.

  • 4 Elizabeth Jacklin 3rd Mar 2026

    Very professional , sympathetic and understanding. Very pleased with all the contacts.

  • 5 Marianne Chiddington 1st Mar 2026

    Excellent service . We have used Andrew for all our family members funerals and they have always been considerate kind and caring 

  • 5 Cheryl Bargewell 28th Feb 2026

    Andrew Bingham did the most amazing job taking care of my mums funeral, (as he did with my dad’s during Covid a few years ago).  He sorted everything down to the smallest detail so that I didn’t have to worry about a single thing during such a difficult time.  I cannot speak highly enough of him and his team and would certainly recommend him to anybody who has recently had a bereavement. He is so professional and efficient in all that he does, so kind and caring…..what more can I say!

  • 5 Steve McCurdy 27th Feb 2026

    Fantastic service from the first phone call thru the Service of Thanksgiving and mums committal.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr McCurdy
    Thank you, it was a privilege to help you and your family
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Andrew May 25th Feb 2026

    Pleasure dealing with Andrew Bingham and the whole team from the initial encounter to the final departure.
    Nothing was too much trouble for them at any time of the day.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr May
    Thank you, you kind words are very much appreciated
    Kind Regards
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Gary & Joan Last 22nd Feb 2026

    Excellent service at what was a very difficult time.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr and Mrs Last
    Thank you very much, it was a privilege to look after Fran's funeral, your kind words are very much appreciated
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Catherine Duncan 15th Feb 2026

    We have used Andrew Bingham funeral director twice in the last 2 months for both of my parents. We are so pleased that we did. They are kind, caring and went over and above to support us during this time. They even phoned the county council to help us with the green form. The service was respectful and beautiful. Everything went smoothly and some people told us it was the best funeral they had been to. Sam who dealt with us is calm and caring and the celebrant they chose for us, Rob Head gave perfect tributes. After my dad’s funeral we wanted exactly the same team for my mum as they were so perfect. The catering was excellent both at home for my dad and at the crematorium for my mum. We couldn’t recommend them more highly.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Duncan
    Thank you for your lovely words and so sorry that we have had to look after you in such a short time.
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Anne Dauncey 15th Feb 2026

    I found Mr.Bingham and his staff to be extremely kind and supportive and have no hesitation in recommending them.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Dauncey
    Thank you very much your kind words are very much appreciated
    Regards
    all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Dorothy Fisher 10th Feb 2026

    Excellent professional service supporting the family in all aspects of the funeral. Thank You

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Fisher
    Thank you very much, your kind words are very much appreciated
    regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Kevan Smith 9th Feb 2026

    Caring,understanding and in my opinion faultless. A pleasure to have met everyone.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Kevan
    Thank you, it was a privilege to help you and your family
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Sheila Durrant 7th Feb 2026

    The whole family were impressed by the service we received, from start to finish it was first class,

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Durrant
    Thank you for your lovely comments, it is very much appreciated
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Valerie Warby 1st Feb 2026

    Thanks to Sam and his crew you were all very kind thank you Val warby

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Warby
    Thank you it was a privilege to help.
    Kind regards
    Sam and colleagues
  • 5 Mark Groom 1st Feb 2026

    No problem at all, great communication and made everyone comfortable, felt just a little rushed at the grave side but totally understandable as you had another funeral in the afternoon.thank you for all your help and making the day run smoothly.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mark
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to look after you and your family
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Richard Westgate 1st Feb 2026

    Everything was arranged and conducted with great professionalism and care, from 1st contact onward. All the staff were helpful and caring and the celebrant was perfect. I would have no reservations in recommending the service to any bereaved family.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Richard
    Thank you for such kind words, it was a privilege to help.
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Nicola Tillbrook 1st Feb 2026

    Andrew Bingham Funeral Services were professional, caring and helpful  throughout our bereavement from the first phone call with Andrew to booking the service with Heidi.

    Andrew was on holiday on the day we chose and Sam looked after us and was outstanding . Andrew made sure we met Sam before the day and with the weather against us Sam and his team fulfilled Dads wish to travel on the back of his Son in Laws lorry .
    We would also like to thank Rob Head the celebrant who helped us to deliver the perfect tribute .

    Dad couldn’t have been in safer  hands .

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Nikki
    Thank you, glad that all went well and Sam looked after you
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Chris Fosker 30th Jan 2026

    Excellent service from start to finish. Despite me being located abroad, everything was dealt with in a timely, efficient manner.

    Many thanks for all your help at this difficult time.

    Christopher Fosker

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Fosker
    Thank you very much for your very kind words, it is most appreciated
    Regards
    Sam and all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Roy Elliott 26th Jan 2026

    Really pleased with how professional everyone was. Service dealt with sensitivity and considered all our needs.Thankyou

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Elliott
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Lynne Woodward 24th Jan 2026

    Dedicated team that left nothing to chance. Nothing was too much trouble for them and we felt supported at every step of the way.

  • 5 Nigel Chalmers 23rd Jan 2026

    Excellent service from Andrew and the full team

    Professional service from start to finish

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Nigel
    Thank you very much it was a privilege to look after your mother's arrangements
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Pauline Higham 21st Jan 2026

    We cannot fault the way that the staff cared for us from the time that they came to collect Mary after her death right through to the funeral day itself.
    We were treated with the utmost respect ,sensitivity and courtesy at all times.
    Everything was explained carefully and clearly and our requests honoured.
    We would recommend Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service to anyone.
    Our thanks to Andrew and all the Staff for their help which enabled us to honour Mary 's life as she deserved .Pauline ,Rod and all Mary's family

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Pauline
    Thank you, it was a privilege to help you and your family
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Jane Fitch 21st Jan 2026

    Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors were very caring and thoughtful, guiding us through the process and liaising with the Vicar and Caterers. We would thoroughly recommend

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Jane
    Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your kind words
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Teresa Gant 20th Jan 2026

    Everything went smoothly as planned

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Teresa
    Thank you for your kind words, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and team

Address
The Nutshell,
Milton Road South
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1EZ

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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

Keith Risby 27th Mar 2026

A professional, but friendly service from start to finish.  Thank you to Andrew, Sam and the team for the dignified way they cared for our mother at this difficult time. 

Bunny Harvey 24th Mar 2026

Can not thank Andrew Bingham Funeral service enough they were so compassionate and caring and made a very difficult time so much easier.would highley recommend.Thank you so much for your kindness. Kind regards Bunny Harvey and Family.

Tina Molloy 7th Mar 2026

The kindness and professionalism of Andrew and his team made a challenging event much easier to cope with. I am glad I chose Andrew as an independent family run business over anything else. Thank you 🙏.

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