Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service

491 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Veronica Acland 12th Feb 2022

Professional, caring service throughout. So grateful to the whole team who helped me and my family through an extremely difficult time when my husband passed away. 

Carl Crane 8th Feb 2022

It's always a pleasure meeting Andrew, wether its at a funeral or out in public, he is a decent, caring man who does so much for his community and is very professional at his work. We recently had Andrew Bingham do my sister's funeral and from start to finish the highest standard of service was given to our family and all who attended the funeral. Thankyou Andrew&Heidi and all who work for you x

Philip Davis 7th Feb 2022

Absolutely faultless service from first contact to crematorium (This excellent review also applies to the celebrant Ruth Everett). Thank you from all the family. Phil Davis

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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
Call: 01449 833047

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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Veronica Acland 12th Feb 2022

    Professional, caring service throughout. So grateful to the whole team who helped me and my family through an extremely difficult time when my husband passed away. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Acland, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to send the lovely card that i received today, you are very much welcome.
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Carl Crane 8th Feb 2022

    It's always a pleasure meeting Andrew, wether its at a funeral or out in public, he is a decent, caring man who does so much for his community and is very professional at his work.

    We recently had Andrew Bingham do my sister's funeral and from start to finish the highest standard of service was given to our family and all who attended the funeral.
    Thankyou Andrew&Heidi and all who work for you x

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Carl
    you are most welcome, i know you and your mum will miss your sister greatly. I was a privilege to help you all.
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Philip Davis 7th Feb 2022

    Absolutely faultless service from first contact to crematorium (This excellent review also applies to the celebrant Ruth Everett).

    Thank you from all the family.

    Phil Davis

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Davis,
    Thank you for your lovely words, it is very much appreciated and i will pass your compliments to Ruth also.
    Kind Regards
    Andrew Bingham and Team
  • 5 Margaret Blenkin 4th Feb 2022

    I could not fault the service I received from Andrew and his team. Their communication and attention to detail has been first been first class - would  highly recommend.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Blenkin,
    Thank you very much for your kind words, you are most welcome. The Lincolnshire Plumb bread that you bought for us, went down very well with us all. Thanks
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Andrew Boreham 4th Feb 2022

    Everything was very good the whole day went very well including the wake which you kindly arranged for us . We would just like to thank you all very much . 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Boreham,
    You are most welcome, Thank you
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and Colleagues
  • 4 Christine Brown 23rd Jan 2022

    An efficient but compassionate funeral director.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Brown, thank you for your kind words, it is most appreciated
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Judith Laughton 22nd Jan 2022

    Andrew and his team provided a superb service. From the first phone call to the final support at the crematorium they have been caring, friendly, supportive and professional. When you lose your husband of 54 years there are no words to describe how painful it is but Andrew and his team took so much of the stress from my shoulders and gave my husband a fitting send off.

    I would like to thank them all and cannot recommend them highly enougn.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Laughton,
    thank you for your lovely words, that really is appreciated and i am really pleased that you felt we helped.
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Dr Henry Wilkinson 17th Jan 2022

    Excellent job, very efficient and helpful, in a stressful period. Highly recommended.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Dr Wilkinson, it was a privilege to help and thank you for your kind words
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 David Nunn 14th Jan 2022

    everything was perfect just as we ask for ,Andrew and his team made our mothers and our wishes perfect ,thank you all very much

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear David, i am very pleased your mothers funeral and her wishes went as well as they could for you, it was a privilege to help.
    Kind regards
    Andrew and Colleagues
  • 5 Catherine Hill 10th Jan 2022

    All at Andrew Bingham Funeral Service are extremely caring, professional and very supportive at a very difficult time. Nothing is too much trouble.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Hill, thank you for your kind words it is very much appreciated by all of us at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Christopher Head 2nd Jan 2022

    A very professional and caring service from Andrew and his staff. 
    We felt in good hands at this sad time. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Head
    thank you for your kind words, it is very much appreciated by us all.
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Tony Childs 27th Dec 2021

    From start to finish we received excellent care and attention despite difficult circumstances.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Childs
    you are very welcome it was a privilege to help you and your family
  • 5 Emma-Jayne Moore 27th Dec 2021

    Absolutely first class!
    Very Professional!
    No stress and made us feel very well looked after !
    Made to feel Nothing was a problem the amount of times I called them!

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Emma
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help and you are very welcome
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Shirley Robinson 24th Dec 2021

    Such professional and compassionate people. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Robinson
    Thank you for your kind words you are very welcome
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Diane Clarke 22nd Dec 2021

    Excellent very professional service would recommend them to anyone having to arrange a funeral.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Clarke
    Thank you for your kind words
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Margaret Smith 21st Dec 2021

    Very professional and helpful, always there for advice.
    Would highly recommend.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Smith
    it was a privilege to help,
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Andrew Stanley 20th Dec 2021

    A fantastic service very sensitively delivered.
    Took away all the stress of organising a funeral and cremation. I would recommend their services to anyone.

    Andrew Stanley 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Stanley
    thank you for your lovely words you are very welcome
    from all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Cara Prime 19th Dec 2021

    Andrew and his team were fantastic. Compassionate and caring at all times after my dad after he passed with dignity and complete respect .Nothing was too much trouble .Highly recommend the team.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Cara
    you are very welcome, you looked after my dad when he needed nursing care and it was a privilege to help your dad when you needed help
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Jeanette Stockings 19th Dec 2021

    The service we received at such a difficult time was exemplary, the care and compassion shown to mum was really appreciated. I would highly recommend this independent family business.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Jeanette
    Thank you very much for your kind words, it is very much appreciated by us all
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Michaela Harris 12th Dec 2021

    Very supportive from start to finish 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Tessa,
    you are most welcome
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Graham Begg 10th Dec 2021

    Andrew and his team provided an excellent service and acted with great professionalism throughout, all of which helped make a very difficult time for our family somewhat easier than it might otherwise have been.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Begg
    You are very welcome, it was a privilege to help,
    From Andrew and Team
  • 5 Marga Spilman 7th Dec 2021

    Andrew and Heidi are very professional, kind, and helpful. 
    They both helped at every step of the way and always accommodated our wishes. 
    I can’t recommend enough Bingham Independent Funeral Services. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Spilman
    You are most welcome, thank you for your kind words
    From all at Andrew Bingham's
  • 5 Dawn Fisher 3rd Dec 2021

    the funeral went well andrew and his team were great help in organise the funeral

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Dawn,
    You are most welcome
    from Andrew and team
  • 5 Emma Woolnough 26th Nov 2021

    We cannot thank Andrew and his team enough. They were so professional throughout, so caring and compassionate and nothing was too much trouble for them. They took care of every thing even down to the most finest details, they took all the stress and hassle away from us and gave my dad the most perfect send off, we couldn’t have wished for a more perfect day.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Emma and family,
    it was a privilege to help you and your family, we will miss seeing your dad going by on his scooter
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Paul McIntee 23rd Nov 2021

    The whole team were very patient and considerate throughout. They were very supportive and available whenever I had a query (or wobble).

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr McIntee,
    You are most welcome, thank you for your kind words.
    From all at Andrew Binghams

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

Open map

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

Veronica Acland 12th Feb 2022

Professional, caring service throughout. So grateful to the whole team who helped me and my family through an extremely difficult time when my husband passed away. 

Carl Crane 8th Feb 2022

It's always a pleasure meeting Andrew, wether its at a funeral or out in public, he is a decent, caring man who does so much for his community and is very professional at his work. We recently had Andrew Bingham do my sister's funeral and from start to finish the highest standard of service was given to our family and all who attended the funeral. Thankyou Andrew&Heidi and all who work for you x

Philip Davis 7th Feb 2022

Absolutely faultless service from first contact to crematorium (This excellent review also applies to the celebrant Ruth Everett). Thank you from all the family. Phil Davis

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