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

Suzanne Wilkinson 19th Sep 2023

Andrew and Heidi have made the whole process of planning a funeral far easier than expected. They offer a personal service with compassion and professionalism all rolled into one. Thank you so much x

Stanley Brown 19th Sep 2023

Amazing service would highly recommend

Michael Burch 11th Sep 2023

Helpful staff made adifficult tast much smoother. Mike Burch

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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.

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John Rivers

Feb 1964 - Feb 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 4 Suzanne Wilkinson 19th Sep 2023

    Andrew and Heidi have made the whole process of planning a funeral far easier than expected. They offer a personal service with compassion and professionalism all rolled into one. Thank you so much x

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Suzanne
    Thank you for your kind words it has been a privilege to help you and your family
    Regards
    Andrew and Heidi
  • 5 Stanley Brown 19th Sep 2023

    Amazing service would highly recommend

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Brown
    Thank you for your very kind words
    from all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Michael Burch 11th Sep 2023

    Helpful staff made adifficult tast much smoother.
    Mike Burch

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Burch
    thank you for your kind words
    Regards
    Andrew and Heidi and team
  • 5 Caroline Crosthwaite 3rd Sep 2023

    Everything was done perfectly and respectfully and all our wishes were carried out.  Nothing was too much trouble and we were very grateful that the flowers were brought back to the house.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Crosthwaite
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help and is very much appreciated by all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Christine Hargan 2nd Sep 2023

    Well and truly above and beyond all expectations.  From the first contact we couldn't have asked for more.  Life's most difficult situation handled with professionalism, compassion and empathy.  Nothing was too much trouble, 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Christine
    It was such a privilege to help you and your family at such a difficult time, your kind words are much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Jenny Whiting 29th Aug 2023

    A 1st class service. The whole team were thoughtful, paid close attention to the detail we asked for and showed compassion throughout. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Whiting
    Thank you for such lovely words, it is a privilege to help at this difficult time
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Janice Broatch 28th Aug 2023

    Andrew and his team were a great support at a difficult time. Everyone was extremely professional and made sure everything went smoothly on the day. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Broatch
    I am very pleased that all went well, your kind words are most appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Hope Dennis-Davies 27th Aug 2023

    Andrew and his whole team provided us with an excellent service. The ladies in the office, the gentleman who accompanied us to the crematorium and of course Andrew were always patient, polite considerate helpful and kind  to accommodate all our requests. Thank you all very much.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Dennis - Davies,
    Thank you for your kind words, it is most appreciated
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Richard Marshall 25th Aug 2023

    This is a superb family business and I cannot find the words to express the care and attention to detail and respect they give to ensure everything goes as you would wish.

    Richard Marshall.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Richard
    Thank you, your kind words are very much appreciated. i am very pleased that everything went as you wished
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Helen Fresneau 22nd Aug 2023

    Excellent service. Professional,kind, respectful and very helpful every step of the way. Would highly recommend.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Fresneau
    Thank you it is a privilege to help at this difficult time
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Ian Borley 19th Aug 2023

    I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Andrew Bingham. At what was a very difficult time, they took care of all the arrangements for my father's funeral in a proactive, yet sympathetic, manner. I couldn't fault a thing.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Borley
    Thank you, your kind words are most appreciated by all of us.
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Rosemary Tyler 18th Aug 2023

    Andrew and his team conducted the whole funeral  process in a compassionate, caring and professional manner.

    The family could not fault the level of service we received in order to achieve a true celebration of Reg’s long life.

    Thank you Andrew, Heidi and the team.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Tyler
    Thank you very much for your kind words it is a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Terry Groom 14th Aug 2023

    Thankyou for an amazing experience. Everything went so well from making the arrangements with Heidi, to the actual day of the service. Bev did a wonderful job of leading the celebration of Chris' life and delivering the eulogy on behalf of the family. So many people commented on how personal the funeral was.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Terry
    Thank you for your kind words, it really is appreciated.
    regards
    Heidi and team
  • 5 Margaret Russell-Smith 7th Aug 2023

    At a stressful time, the help and care shown to me was excellent, I was guided through the whole process, and felt I was in very capable hands. I would highly recommend this company.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Russell - Smith
    Thank you very much for your lovely words, it really is appreciated by all of us.
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Frederick Horrex 5th Aug 2023

    Excellent.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Horrex
    Thank you very much
    Regards
    Andrew and Team
  • 5 Andrew Turpin 31st Jul 2023

    Excellent service, customer service was 2nd to none.
    Always in contact to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible at such a difficult time.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Turpin
    Thank you for your very kind words, it is most appreciated from us all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Barbara Pashley 23rd Jul 2023

    Andrew and his team were extremely helpful, professional and caring throughout. This was a difficult time and Bingham's were very supportive and accommodating. We would readily recommend them. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Pashley
    Thank you very much for your kind words it was a privilege to help you and your lovely family at such a difficult time
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Debbie Wink 21st Jul 2023

    A professional, caring team of people working together to make everything go smoothly and deliver a very personalised and meaningful day.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Wink
    I am very proud of our team and we all very much appreciate your kind words. It was a privilege to help and thank you
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Jacqueline McCarthy 18th Jul 2023

    Everyone at Andrew Bingham Funeral Services made us feel at complete ease and comfortable on the hardest and saddest day of our lives.
    Sincere thanks to you all from the McCarthy family

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs McCarthy
    thank you it was a privilege to help you on such a sad occasion
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Tony Deane 11th Jul 2023

    Absolutely fantastic service from the first contact to the service, Beverly was empathetic, sincere and above all utterly professional, every detail was properly dealt with. I cannot rate Andrew Bingham's enough. Thank you so very much.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Deane
    You are very welcome, your kind words are very much appreciated by all of us at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Jane Ensten 10th Jul 2023

    Andrew Bingham and his staff went above and beyond to give our Mum the cremation and Celebration of Life Service that she would have loved.  
    Everyone was so calm, caring and thoughtful from the moment we contacted them

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Ensten
    Thank you for your very kind words, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and Colleagues
  • 5 Sarah Robinson 4th Jul 2023

    Very caring and considerate. We couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you for taking care of Rob for us. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Robinson
    it was a privilege to help and you are very welcome
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Jean Mark 4th Jul 2023

    Nothing was too much trouble, we were made to feel that you cared.
    We even had the benefit of a chauffeur known to Dad and a drive past Gammers on his final trip. Perfect, thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Mark
    Thank you for your kind words, it was very fitting driving past Gammers one last time
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Emma Baker 29th Jun 2023

    Andrew and his team were exceptional. They were understanding, sympathetic and so very professional. Their attention to detail was excellent, they listened very carefully to our requirements, and on the day they went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. Whilst saying 'goodbye' is never easy, the service was beautiful thanks to Andrew and his wonderful team.

    We would highly recommend their services.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Emma
    Thank you for such lovely words, it really is appreciated, it was a privilege to help you and your family at such a sad time
    Regards
    Andrew and all at ABIFS
  • 5 Shirley Elderfield 29th Jun 2023

    Andrew and his colleagues could not have been more caring and compassionate. We wanted to have a tractor for our uncle and this was arranged and was perfect. We are extremely grateful for all the support and professionalism of Andrew and his team.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Elderfield
    Thank you for your kind words, the tractor was a lovely fitting tribute to your uncle
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues

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

Suzanne Wilkinson 19th Sep 2023

Andrew and Heidi have made the whole process of planning a funeral far easier than expected. They offer a personal service with compassion and professionalism all rolled into one. Thank you so much x

Stanley Brown 19th Sep 2023

Amazing service would highly recommend

Michael Burch 11th Sep 2023

Helpful staff made adifficult tast much smoother. Mike Burch

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