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

John Simmons 29th Aug 2020

5 STARS really says more than words. Very grateful and also very glad that my mother chose an independent funeral directors. So much more personal. Thank you.

Claire Bale 22nd Aug 2020

Andrew Bingham Funeral Services have been excellent all the way through planning and organising my mother’s funeral. They have been caring and compassionate while delivering an efficient and effective service. 

Janice Benning 2nd Aug 2020

I cannot praise the service we received highly enough. Nothing was too much trouble. Andrew and his team were supportive, helpful and always there to answer questions and assist. They also arranged for a dedicated and excellent Celebrant, who made sure that the service went without a hitch. I am grateful for all they did to make a difficult time considerably easier.

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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 John Simmons 29th Aug 2020

    5 STARS really says more than words. Very grateful and also very glad that my mother chose an independent funeral directors. So much more personal. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear John thank you it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Claire Bale 22nd Aug 2020

    Andrew Bingham Funeral Services have been excellent all the way through planning and organising my mother’s funeral. They have been caring and compassionate while delivering an efficient and effective service. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Claire
    thank you for leaving such a lovely review it is most appreciated and you are most welcome
    Andrew
  • 5 Janice Benning 2nd Aug 2020

    I cannot praise the service we received highly enough. Nothing was too much trouble. Andrew and his team were supportive, helpful and always there to answer questions and assist. They also arranged for a dedicated and excellent Celebrant, who made sure that the service went without a hitch. I am grateful for all they did to make a difficult time considerably easier.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Barnes
    thank you for your kind words you are very welcome
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Elizabeth Thurlow 24th Jul 2020

    I cannot rate Andrew and his team highly enough. The attention to detail throughout the planning of dad’s funeral and the actual day was second to none. Andrew took the pressure off me throughout which was much appreciated. I would highly recommend Andrew Bingham Funeral Services

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Thurlow
    thank you for your lovely words, it is very much appreciated
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Derek Westrup 23rd Jul 2020

    Very professional service, friendly and helpful.  

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Westrup
    it was a privilege to help
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Lewis Bennett 21st Jul 2020

    Andrew looked after both mum and dad could not have done more thank you Andrew and all your team

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Lewis
    thank you for your comments, it was a privilege to help you and your family
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Bryony Allen 14th Jul 2020

    Having used Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Services 6 years ago for my father's funeral, I had no hesitation at all in using them again. This time, the funeral was for my mother.

    Everyone on the team there is equally caring and compassionate. They listen to what you want, offered advice and suggestions but always respected what I wanted for my Mum. They are available 24 hours a day, and no questions are too silly or trivial.

    Even in these times of social distancing and restrictions on funerals, ie no singing and limited numbers in church, none of this affected the dignity of the process. In fact, it was barely noticeable. I was still able to see Mum at rest and the gown that she was dressed in (government guidelines prohibited the wearing of the deceased's own clothes) was of very high quality and matched the fabric inside her coffin.

    Overall, the service offered is professional, highly respectful and dignified. This is a horrible, emotional time but they do everyone they can to help you through it. I would highly recommend them.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Bryony
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely comments, it is very kind and i am pleased that we could help you
    Regards
    Andrew and Heidi
  • 5 Tina Pipe 9th Jul 2020

    Andrew supported us whilst arranging the funeral. He showed my husband respect. Would highly recommend Andrew and his team

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Pipe
    it was a privilege to help
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Kari-Anne Stone 11th Jun 2020

    Very professional and dignified service throughout.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Stone
    It was a privilege to help
    Kind Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 David Norman 4th Jun 2020

    Very caring and compassionate.

    A really excellent team that respond quickly, guide you gently and make the most difficult time easier.

    Highly recommended.

    Thank you

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Norman
    Thank you, it is very kind of you to say such lovely things
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Faith Jaggard 25th May 2020

    The firm could not have been more sincere ,comforting ,understanding.
    In this climate with the virus making all things difficult I felt cared for ,my questions were answered with understanding. 
    Excellent service ,I would recommend this firm any time, especially if you have to make  the  arrangements by yourself .

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Jaggard
    it was a privilege to help and thank you for your lovely words
    Andrew
  • 5 Keith Martin 22nd May 2020

    Everything was made so effortless in these hard times, Thankyou so my h fir the attention to detail and the amazing job you do. Kind regards Jenny Martin

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Keith
    thank you it was a privilege to help
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Paul Soames 21st May 2020

    Andrew and his wife have been most helpful and curtious in my time of need so help full

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Paul
    Thank you for your kind words
    Regards
    Andrew Bingham
  • 5 Mireille Ruffles-Francis 18th May 2020

    Not that I wanted to use their services but the Andrew Bingham staff were all compassionate and helpful. They were always to hand to help when I had a problem as we had arrange everything online/phone. And under these Covid19 restrictions I feel we gave Dad the best farewell.
    I thank all at Andrew Bingham’s. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mireille
    Thank you for your kind words, i am pleased that all went as well as they could, due to the restrictions.
    Regards
    Andrew and Heidi
  • 5 Sue Watts 7th May 2020

    Andrew, Heidi and their Team are incredibly professional and skilled and nothing I'd too much trouble to arrange. I could not recommend them highly enough.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Sue thank you for your kind words, it really is appreciated
    regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Julie Goddard 2nd May 2020

    Andrew & his wife and all the staff are absolutely wonderful they will do anything you need or ask for, their attention to detail is thoughtful they keep you informed about what's happening I can't fault them . Thankyou so much for all you have done .
    Julie Goddard

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Julie
    thank you for your lovely words, we all appreciate it
    Thank you
    Andrew and Heidi
  • 5 Kenton Jameson 28th Apr 2020

    We have found Andrew Bingham and all his staff to be most Pleasant people to deal with during a very tough period for the family. They are always most helpful and friendly. I could not recommend them more highly.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Kenton
    Thank you for your kind words, it is very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew Bingham
  • 5 Cheryl Bargewell 27th Apr 2020

    Thankyou so much for looking after dad today Andrew! On behalf of myself and my family I’d like to convey our sincere and grateful thanks for taking care of all the funeral arrangements for dad -  particularly during these very difficult times we are all having at the moment! We so appreciate you videoing everything too so that mum can see it at a later date as she couldn’t be there. You and your colleagues did such a wonderful job and carried out your duties in such a kind, considerate and impeccable manner. Thankyou so so much!
    Beverley, Cheryl and both families 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Cheryl
    it was a privilege to help you, it was so sad that your mother was unable to attend the funeral. i hope that she is ok
    Andrew
  • 5 Peter Barry 25th Apr 2020

    At a time when you haven't a clue what to do regarding funerals and procedure, Andrew and his team stepped in and organised everything and guided us, step by step, and was most accommodating of our every request.
    I would have no hesitation in recommending Binghams to anyone. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Peter
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, under normal circumstances it is such a difficult time for anyone to lose a loved one and even more so in the present time.
    please take care
    Andrew
  • 5 Adrian Lingwood 23rd Apr 2020

    Excellent team, especially in these difficult times, the whole team were helpful compassionate,always at the end of the phone nothing was a problem. The cramation was perfect for my dad.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Lingwood
    Thank you for your kind words at this difficult time, it is so very hard for you and your family, take care
    Andrew
  • 5 Janet Partridge 18th Apr 2020

    Andrew has been very helpful and understanding at a difficult time for us as a family, but also under the extreme conditions caused by the Coronavirus.  Highly recommended.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Partridge
    thank you for your lovely words, it really is heart braking at the moment with all the restrictions
    Andrew
  • 5 Colin Brooker 4th Apr 2020

    On our sad day everything Andrew and his team done was of the highest quality , nothing was to much trouble.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Brooker thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review at such a difficult time for you
    Andrew
  • 5 Leigh Horton 3rd Apr 2020

    I found Andrew and his whole team very helpful and efficient and flexible in this particularly difficult time for organising funerals as government coronavirus regulations kicked in during the process and we had to rearrange a number of things.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Leigh
    thank you for your kind words, it is a very difficult time at the moment and you were very clear with what you wanted, it was a privilege to help
    Andrew
  • 5 Debbie Hudd 30th Mar 2020

    Nothing has been too much trouble for Andrew and his team, even when I've changed my mind about something. When you are grieving your head is all over the place and they didn't rush me. I would always recommend them.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Debbie
    thank you for your lovely words, it was a privilege to help at this very difficult time
    Andrew
  • 5 Susan Haskin 24th Mar 2020

    We have been very impressed with the professionalism and care shown to us throughout the whole process. We were given time to talk and think about all  decisions that needed to be made.  Andrew and his team have been so helpful in making this process as stress-free as possible and we are so grateful to them. Based on our experience I would thoroughly recommend them 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Susan
    thank you for your kind words it is a privilege to help
    Andrew

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

John Simmons 29th Aug 2020

5 STARS really says more than words. Very grateful and also very glad that my mother chose an independent funeral directors. So much more personal. Thank you.

Claire Bale 22nd Aug 2020

Andrew Bingham Funeral Services have been excellent all the way through planning and organising my mother’s funeral. They have been caring and compassionate while delivering an efficient and effective service. 

Janice Benning 2nd Aug 2020

I cannot praise the service we received highly enough. Nothing was too much trouble. Andrew and his team were supportive, helpful and always there to answer questions and assist. They also arranged for a dedicated and excellent Celebrant, who made sure that the service went without a hitch. I am grateful for all they did to make a difficult time considerably easier.

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