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

Robert Rice 15th Dec 2025

No complaints whats so ever it all went smoothly

Tina Garwood 10th Dec 2025

Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors were professional and compassionate from the time they took my Dad from home into their care. When I visited my Dad in his place of rest at their Funeral Home they looked after me completely, were very gentle in their manner and willing to give me a hug when I needed it so very much. The service was dignified, beautiful and a lovely tribute to my Dad. I really cannot thank them enough for what they did for my Dad and my family when we were beside ourselves with grief. Everything was done by them, they advised on the florist, the caterer and gave sound advice on the whole ceremony which made the day go beautifully. Everyone who attended my Dad's funeral commented on what a wonderful service and send off he was given. I wanted to use an independent funeral directors and Andrew Bingham and his team were caring and compassionate. I am so pleased I used them and cannot thank them enough for their kindness.

Jan Wilson 1st Dec 2025

Absolutely couldn't fault the support, service, and care I received from the initial contact through to the actual funeral. It was all carried out very professionally and with friendliness. A first class funeral directors that I have no hesitation in highly recommending.

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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

Darrin   Bowen

Darrin Bowen

Apr 1967 - Apr 2026

James Kevin   Harrison

James Kevin Harrison

May 1940 - Apr 2026

Marina   Joan Steed

Marina Joan Steed

Nov 1935 - May 2026

David   Cedric Garrod

David Cedric Garrod

Mar 1937 - Apr 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Robert Rice 15th Dec 2025

    No complaints whats so ever it all went smoothly

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Robert
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Tina Garwood 10th Dec 2025

    Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors were professional and compassionate from the time they took my Dad from home into their care. When I visited my Dad in his place of rest at their Funeral Home they looked after me completely, were very gentle in their manner and willing to give me a hug when I needed it so very much.

    The service was dignified, beautiful and a lovely tribute to my Dad.

    I really cannot thank them enough for what they did for my Dad and my family when we were beside ourselves with grief.

    Everything was done by them, they advised on the florist, the caterer and gave sound advice on the whole ceremony which made the day go beautifully.

    Everyone who attended my Dad's funeral commented on what a wonderful service and send off he was given.

    I wanted to use an independent funeral directors and Andrew Bingham and his team were caring and compassionate. I am so pleased I used them and cannot thank them enough for their kindness.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Tina
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Jan Wilson 1st Dec 2025

    Absolutely couldn't fault the support, service, and care I received from the initial contact through to the actual funeral. It was all carried out very professionally and with friendliness. A first class funeral directors that I have no hesitation in highly recommending.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Jan
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Mark Elliss 29th Nov 2025

    A very personal and sensitive service at a very difficult time. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mark
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Penelope Cossey 29th Nov 2025

    A very caring family company.
    Everyone I spoke to was kind, caring and considerat

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Penelope
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Paul Hunt 26th Nov 2025

    The overall service delivered by Andrew Bingham's team was exemplary. From the initial contact meeting to the cremation service delivery on a difficult day, the team were excellent. We had a celebrant, Beverly, who took time to learn who our mum was and wrote and delivered a beautiful life story, exactly as my mum would have wanted.
    Thank you everyone involved, we will, unfortunately, use you again in the future.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Paul
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Neil Lennon 25th Nov 2025

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    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Neil
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Rachel Prentice 22nd Nov 2025

    Everyone at Andrew Bingham's are amazing Nothing is too much trouble.Bev and Heidi listened to everything we said and put together a perfect tribute to Mum.Becky sorted out the order of service perfectly.James,Alfie,Sam and everyone in their team went out of their way to put us at ease and make the celebration of life run smoothly from setting up the room playing the photo montage to staying late to let us visit mum and for me to drop off the flowers which took my stress away. It all went so well and Bingham's helped that happen

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Laura
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Damian Scarff 21st Nov 2025

    Very professional service. Andrew Bingham has never let my family down. With the current circumstances with the fire still done first class service. Shows what the community can do in difficult circumstances.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Damian
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Susan Garnham 7th Nov 2025

    We couldn't have wished for a better experience at this sad time,
    The guidance throughout the arrangements were compassionate and attention to detail, which made a difficult time more bearable.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Susan
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Sue Hinton 1st Nov 2025

    Could not have been more helpful and made what could have been difficult as pain free as possible. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Sue
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Duncan Maile 18th Oct 2025

    Throughout every stage of our deep sadness Andrew and everyone of his team have been wonderful and the service has been peerless.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Maile
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated.
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Serena Steggles 17th Oct 2025

    They organised everything for us.
    Their guidance, help and support through the whole process was exceptional.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Serena
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated,
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Robert Roberts 14th Oct 2025

    The best review I can give this company is that when I go I would gladly put myself In their hands. A very professional personal and approachable company with excellent sympathetic staff, they are a credit to their profession and the town of stowmarket and the county of suffolk

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Roberts
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated.
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Sarah Lloyd 1st Oct 2025

    From our first meeting, Andrew Bingham Independant Funeral service were professional, caring, attentive, and considerate.
    Everything was explained carefully, and our wishes respected.
    We were kept updated throughout, and the funeral was everything we wished for. Sam and his team were courteous, allowing for those who were slightly delayed, and carried out their graveside duties with dignity and respect, allowing us time to grieve.
    Andrew and Heidi and each member of the team we came into contact with made us feel important, and supported. Thank you so much.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Lloyd
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Emma Spinks 30th Sep 2025

    I would to thank Andrew bingham and his team,especially Bev and Sam for all the care they showed me and my family. Not a thing was to much trouble for them. Wonderful people.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Emma
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Wendy Wootton 28th Sep 2025

    Bev the Celebrant was amazing and I couldn't have asked for more. My son and I were put at ease immediately we met Bev to discuss Mike's funeral and she made everything so easy. The follow up call from Sam put my mind at rest and I had no worries about how the service would go as I knew with Bev's expertise and warm manner it would go well.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Wendy
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Heather Maskell 19th Sep 2025

    We would highly recommend using Andrew bingham again they were so understanding with everything and we couldn’t pick one fault with them such lovely kind and caring team thank you very much for the service 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Heather
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Denise Baker 17th Sep 2025

    Very caring and helpful

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Denise
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Janice Treanor 16th Sep 2025

    Your care, compassion and attention to detail throughout the process and on the day, made a sad time easier to bear. With many thanks from all of Nina's family.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Janice
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Carrie Chambers 15th Sep 2025

    Andrew and his team were amazing throughout this whole process. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they showed nothing but kindness and patience from the very first phone call, right through to the funeral service. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service, to take care of your loved one after they have passed away.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Carrie
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards,
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Chris Jackson 9th Sep 2025

    At what is a very emotional time it is so important to have a sympathetic and efficient company looking after every aspect of the funeral process.  First class company which I highly recommend. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Jackson
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Harriet Scott 6th Sep 2025

    Professional and sympathetic 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Harriet
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated,
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Stuart Cox 5th Sep 2025

    The service was excellent 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Cox,
    sorry for the delay in replying, thank you very Much, it is very much appreciated
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Joy Steward 25th Aug 2025

    Andrew met us at the start of the funeral planning process, guided us through it and made sure that everything went according to plan by attending on the day. He provided a very professional service which was faultless in all regards. I can highly recommend him.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Steward, thank you for your kind words it is most appreciated, 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

Robert Rice 15th Dec 2025

No complaints whats so ever it all went smoothly

Tina Garwood 10th Dec 2025

Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors were professional and compassionate from the time they took my Dad from home into their care. When I visited my Dad in his place of rest at their Funeral Home they looked after me completely, were very gentle in their manner and willing to give me a hug when I needed it so very much. The service was dignified, beautiful and a lovely tribute to my Dad. I really cannot thank them enough for what they did for my Dad and my family when we were beside ourselves with grief. Everything was done by them, they advised on the florist, the caterer and gave sound advice on the whole ceremony which made the day go beautifully. Everyone who attended my Dad's funeral commented on what a wonderful service and send off he was given. I wanted to use an independent funeral directors and Andrew Bingham and his team were caring and compassionate. I am so pleased I used them and cannot thank them enough for their kindness.

Jan Wilson 1st Dec 2025

Absolutely couldn't fault the support, service, and care I received from the initial contact through to the actual funeral. It was all carried out very professionally and with friendliness. A first class funeral directors that I have no hesitation in highly recommending.

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