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

Kim Arnall 11th Nov 2019

The service, support and guidance prior to and on the day of the funeral was exceptional. Everything was covered expediently and all the pressure you feel wanting to arrange a funeral for a loved one, taking into account their wishes, was lifted. Thank you so much.

Susanne Oxford 9th Nov 2019

We are very grateful to have received a friendly and professional service at every stage from Binghams.  They explained everything to us clearly and accommodated all our requests in a warm manner.  We would recommend their services without hesitation.

Adrian Delaney 8th Nov 2019

To Andrew, Heidi, Becky, Luke and team. I would like to thank you all for the advice and professional service you provided for us recently, when carrying out my Mum's funeral. Nothing was to much trouble and your dedication and personal service must be commended.

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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

Judy   Walsh

Judy Walsh

May 1943 - Dec 2025

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Elizabeth Shirley Mann

Apr 1935 - Nov 2025

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Christine (Tina) Wade

Dec 2025 - Dec 1947

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Rose Margaret Stockings

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Kim Arnall 11th Nov 2019

    The service, support and guidance prior to and on the day of the funeral was exceptional. Everything was covered expediently and all the pressure you feel wanting to arrange a funeral for a loved one, taking into account their wishes, was lifted. Thank you so much.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Kim
    Thank you, I am very pleased that you felt the pressure was lifted and everything carried out as you wished
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Susanne Oxford 9th Nov 2019

    We are very grateful to have received a friendly and professional service at every stage from Binghams.  They explained everything to us clearly and accommodated all our requests in a warm manner.  We would recommend their services without hesitation.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Susanne
    thank you for leaving a lovely review, you are most welcome
    from all at Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service
  • 5 Adrian Delaney 8th Nov 2019

    To Andrew, Heidi, Becky, Luke and team. I would like to thank you all for the advice and professional service you provided for us recently, when carrying out my Mum's funeral. Nothing was to much trouble and your dedication and personal service must be commended.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Adrian
    thank you for your lovely words, it is a privilege to be able to help
    regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Katherine Hewlett 4th Nov 2019

    Andrew Bingham and his team were highly professional and deeply kind. They were exceptional in the service they provided. At a time which is very hard they were helpful and quietly there when needed.

    An excellent team and service

    Dr Katherine Hewlett 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Dr Hewlett
    thank you for saying such lovely things, it is very much appreciated by all of us
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 John Seaman 31st Oct 2019

    Andrew Bingham has been brilliant during this very sad time.  They took full control of all the arrangements and made the whole situation stress free - thank you Andrew
    John Seaman

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Seaman
    Thank you very much for your kind words, it is very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Valerie Lord 15th Oct 2019

    Caring, discreet & professional service. Thank you 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Lord
    Thank you very much for your comments
    Kind Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Colin Burrows 14th Oct 2019

    I could not have wanted a better service, it was excellent, everything i requested was carried out in the highest level of service.
    My Sincere thanks Andrew.

    Kind regards

    Colin Burrows

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Burrows
    i am pleased that you felt everything was excellent, it is very kind of you to say so
    regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Guy Pratt 8th Oct 2019

    Everything went smoothly with no problems at all. Everyone at Andrew Bingham's was most helpful in making all the arrangements and made a difficult time as easy as they possibly could. I would most definitely recommend them.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Pratt
    thank you for your lovely words, it is very much appreciated, i am pleased that all went well.
    regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Amanda Goolding 6th Oct 2019

    5 stars for all round excellence. Other words and phrases that come to mind are: respectful, courteous, helpful, ensured it all went smoothly, gently guided us, and enabled us to create the service we wanted.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Goolding
    thank you for your lovely comments, i am so pleased that you had the service that you wanted
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Mr Stephen Green 3rd Oct 2019

    Andrew and his team were extremely professional, courteous and supportive without being intrusive, Keeping us fully informed at all times. Highly commendable.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Green
    Thank you for your kind words, we all appreciate it
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Janet Stannard 28th Sep 2019

    We are grateful to Luke and James for their sensitivity when coming out on the 26 August. We are also very grateful to Luke for guiding us through all the preparation for the funeral and for helping us through the day. He was at all times courteous, calm, thoughtful and informative and we felt reassured that he was there for us if we had any queries or questions.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Stannard thank you for your kind words, it is appreciated by all
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Mervyn Bridges 27th Sep 2019

    thank you all for excellent attention and care to mum

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Bridges, you are most welcome, thank you for your lovely comments it is most appreciated
    regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Gregory Black 11th Sep 2019

    Lovely professional people, helped us get through a difficult time. Always at hand for queries or requests.
    Made everything very seemless and easy.
    Would definitely recommend.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Black, thank you for your review, i am so pleased that you were happy with all the arrangements
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Mrs Dianne Uttley 10th Sep 2019

    At a very difficult time Andrew and his team were excellent,  supportive and at the end of a phone whatever time of day to offer advice and understanding. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Uttley
    thank you for your kind words, it is most appreciated by us all
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Richard Stansfield 2nd Sep 2019

    Andrew and everyone at Andrew Bingham guided us kindly and sensitively through the process of organising my Mum's funeral, were always on hand to answer any questions we had, presented her beautifully for members of the family who wanted to view the body, and ensured the funeral itself ran smoothly and ensured it was the send off she would have appreciated.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Stansfield
    Thank you for your review, it was a privilege to help and i am pleased it is what she would have wanted
    Andrew
  • 5 Phyllis Sile 30th Aug 2019

    Andrew and his team went above and beyond when assisting me with putting together the Celebration of Jack’s Life service at the West Suffolk Crematorium. 
    I have had so many complimentary comments  from the many friends and family who came to say their final goodbyes to my husband Jack, that I will never ever forget that day and cannot thank them all enough.
    Phyl Sile

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Sile, i am pleased that you had so many nice things said, and thank you for leaving comments it is most appreciated
    Andrew
  • 5 Howard Cracknell 26th Aug 2019

    Very professional, caring, and thorough service, from the time of taking out the funeral plan 3 years ago, to carrying out the funeral.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Cracknell, thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely words it it most appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Sarah Watson 12th Aug 2019

    I used Andrew Bingham funeral services for my Dads funeral. I explained what the budget was and that I could not exceed and Andrew went out of his way to cater for that, he listened and made me feel like i was the most important person in the room. The day went without any problems and Andrew stayed till we all left for the wake.
    I would recommend anyone that needs help at one of the hardest times of your life to use Andrew, he is a very helpful & humble man who really made the funeral arrangements very easy.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Sarah
    thank you, you are most welcome, i am really pleased that everything was carried out as you wished
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Susan Sparkes 6th Aug 2019

    Andrew Bingham, his wife and team could not have guided us through such a difficult time with more grace and professionalism. We were left feeling as though our father was the only one in their superb care.
    This excellence continued throughout the funeral and we have nothing but gratitude.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Susan
    Thank you for your lovely comments, it is a privilege to help and you are most welcome
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Cathryn Wells 29th Jul 2019

    They made everything seem so easy at what is obviously a difficult time. I felt that I was being treated as an individual and they were excellent at listening and responding to my requirements. I would definitely recommend them to other people.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Wells
    thank you,it is a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Irene Dickinson 25th Jul 2019

    The service we received for Tim`s funeral was outstanding every thing was perfect.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Dickinson
    thank you for your kind words it is very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Jane Cant 9th Jul 2019

    Totally professional in all aspects and an extremely caring approach at all times, any issues resolved promptly , thoroughly recommend Andrew Bingham

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Jane and family thank you for your kind words it is an honour to help
    Regards
    Andrew, Heidi and Team
  • 5 David Cowle 8th Jul 2019

    Andrew Bingham were superb
    we can not praise them highly enough - everything was sorted out for us with the minimum of fuss and with great sensitivity

    Thank you so much for all your help

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Thank you so much for the lovely review, it is very much appreciated and you are most welcome
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Margaret Armstrong 28th Jun 2019

    Everything was very organised and professional 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Manning, thank you for leaving your kind review, i am very pleased that everything was carried out as you wished
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Carolyn Sawyer-Fergusson 27th Jun 2019

    We wanted to use a local independent funeral director; Andrew Bingham and his staff were excellent. They guided us through a very difficult time, were professional yet showed empathy and caring. Their premises are dignified and calming and from our first meeting with Andrew, we knew we were in good hands.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Carolyn
    thank you for you kind review, it is such a privilege to help
    Andrew and Team

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

Kim Arnall 11th Nov 2019

The service, support and guidance prior to and on the day of the funeral was exceptional. Everything was covered expediently and all the pressure you feel wanting to arrange a funeral for a loved one, taking into account their wishes, was lifted. Thank you so much.

Susanne Oxford 9th Nov 2019

We are very grateful to have received a friendly and professional service at every stage from Binghams.  They explained everything to us clearly and accommodated all our requests in a warm manner.  We would recommend their services without hesitation.

Adrian Delaney 8th Nov 2019

To Andrew, Heidi, Becky, Luke and team. I would like to thank you all for the advice and professional service you provided for us recently, when carrying out my Mum's funeral. Nothing was to much trouble and your dedication and personal service must be commended.

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