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

Frances Bradshaw 23rd May 2023

My father’s funeral was extremely complex as he was a 100 year old DDAY Veteran.  Andrew Bingham and all his team dealt wonderfully with all the complexities of military, family and religious requirements. Their professionalism, sensitivity and support were greatly valued. Both the funeral mass and the cremation service the following day provided everything we asked for and more. Thank you

Stuart Gooch 23rd May 2023

A perfect service, ensuring my father had a great send off. 

Janet Finch 21st May 2023

You were all brilliant .thank you

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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 Frances Bradshaw 23rd May 2023

    My father’s funeral was extremely complex as he was a 100 year old DDAY Veteran. 

    Andrew Bingham and all his team dealt wonderfully with all the complexities of military, family and religious requirements.

    Their professionalism, sensitivity and support were greatly valued. Both the funeral mass and the cremation service the following day provided everything we asked for and more.

    Thank you

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Fran
    Thank you for your very kind words, it was a privilege to help look after your father, Alfie (young bearer) is especially proud with him being in the newspapers
    Regards
    all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Stuart Gooch 23rd May 2023

    A perfect service, ensuring my father had a great send off. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Stuart
    You are very welcome, it was a privilege to look after Reg, he was a real gent
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Janet Finch 21st May 2023

    You were all brilliant .thank you

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Finch
    You are most welcome, thank you
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Steven Wells 20th May 2023

    Couldn’t ask for better service than Binghams provide 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Wells
    thank you very much, it is most appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Michael Ball 11th May 2023

    A first rate service. Andrew went out of his way to help us with a wheelchair accessible vehicle and make sure that all our wishes were fulfilled.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Michael
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Lt Col Ivan Croucher 9th May 2023

    Very caring personal service, nothing too much bother . Would recommend Andrew and his team to see you through difficult days.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Lt Col Ivan Croucher, You are very kind, it was a privilege to help you and your family at this difficult time
    Regards
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Fenton Farthing 9th May 2023

    They took care of everything simply and with no fuss and made an incredibly hard time a little bit easier.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Farthing
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such kind words at this incredibly difficult time
    Andrew Bingham and Colleagues
  • 5 Ann Brett 7th May 2023

    I can only give you praise for what you and your staff have done following the sad loss of Robert . From the beginning you put us at ease and guided us through very difficult times . Everything went as well as we could have wished for on the day of the funeral , the coffin and flowers looked perfect and carried out with great dignity
    walking in front of the hurst from Robert’s house to the Village hall, a significant tribute. And then looking after the family at the crematorium along with your staff .

    Thank you on behalf of the family .

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Irving
    Thank you for your kind words, it is very kind and much appreciated by all of us at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Jacqueline Smith 3rd May 2023

    I still do not have the words to describe how amazing you all were with supporting my mum and family during this most difficult time of our lives. We will be forever grateful for the way you always knew exactly what to do and say in every moment. I cant thank you enough for what you do. We could not have done it without you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Jacqueline thank you for such lovely words, you are very welcome and it was a privilege to help
    regards
    Andrew and Team
  • 5 Emma Farnish 2nd May 2023

    Extremely professional, very respectful.  Helped and guided us during the whole process. Would highly recommend them. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Emma
    Thank you for your kind words.
    Regards
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Thelma Bloom 2nd May 2023

    The  service was excellent.
    Had lots of lovely comments as how good it was . 
    Dad would have been proud . 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Bloom,
    i am very pleased all went well and that you did your dad proud
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Clive Coleman 30th Apr 2023

    Caring Funeral directors We got exactly what we asked for Communication was excellent , nothing was too much trouble

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Coleman
    it was a privilege to help and you are most welcome.
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Pamela Borley 30th Apr 2023

    Everyone was very kind and professional and looked after us all.Thank you for everything.Pam and Family

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Borley
    You are most welcome, your kind words are much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 4 Deborah Vanderlaan 28th Apr 2023

    Yes very well organised and you are as always very nice people. Obviously made for the business!! The flowers and the wicker coffin were just what our mother would have wanted. Such a shame she couldn’t see them. Thanks again 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Vanderlaan
    Thank you for your kind words, it is very much appreciated. The Quartet was absolutely fabulous and i saw one of the ladies in the choir at Westminster Abbey during the Kings coronation.
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Kathryn Buntrock 28th Apr 2023

    The care that Malcolm was shown from start to the burial was excellent.  We would certainly recommend Andrew Bingham to everybody.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Buntrock,
    thank you for your very kind words, i still have the painting that your husband gave me when we met a few years ago
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 John Durrant 16th Apr 2023

    Many thanks to Andrew, Heidi and the team. We really appreciated their calm, helpful and knowledgeable support. Nothing was too much trouble.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Durrant
    thank you for your kind words, you are very welcome.
    Andrew, Heidi and Colleagues
  • 5 Stephen Wilding 16th Apr 2023

    At a difficult time, Andrew Bingham provide a complete service. Both subtle and efficient, I cannot recommend them highly enough

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Wilding
    Thank you very much, you are very much welcome.
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Richard Passmore 15th Apr 2023

    Quite simply first class service and support; Andrew has a first class team in which all members combine to provide an excellent, personal and high quality service.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Passmore
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help you and your family at this difficult time
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Anne Basham 11th Apr 2023

    We would highly recommend Andrew, Heidi and their team. They are extremely professional, very thoughtful and considerate at a very difficult time. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Ann
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help.
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Martin Beck 8th Apr 2023

    Very professional and friendly guidance on most suitable arrangements.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Beck
    it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Karen Peters 6th Apr 2023

    Mum's funeral went according to plan and was exactly what Mum had wished for

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Karen
    Thank you for your kind words, it is much appreciated
    regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Phil & Linda Rampley 31st Mar 2023

    From the day we made the arrangements for the funeral of our son, the care and understanding was impeccable. Andrew and his colleagues showed dignity and compassion to us all. All the family and friends appreciated this. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Always very attentive to our needs as a grieving family.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Phil and Linda
    it was a privilege to help you all at such a difficult time.
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Paul Smith 27th Mar 2023

    Andrew and his team made my mums funeral a perfect day every thing was spot on.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr smith
    I am very pleased that your mums funeral was how you wanted it
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Alwyn Hockley 21st Mar 2023

    Thank you for the personal attention to detail. Particularly touched by the Salvation Army crest on the plaque for the coffin.
    Andrew arranged the day so perfectly with precision, dignity and kindness.  From the office staff to the pallbearers we sincerely say ‘thank you’ to you all.
    God bless you for all your care and attention.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Alwyn
    Thank you for such kind words, we really appreciate it
    Kind regards
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Margaret Daffern 21st Mar 2023

    Beautiful service . You are the best. So compassionate

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Daffern
    Thank you, it was a privilege to help at this difficult time
    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

Frances Bradshaw 23rd May 2023

My father’s funeral was extremely complex as he was a 100 year old DDAY Veteran.  Andrew Bingham and all his team dealt wonderfully with all the complexities of military, family and religious requirements. Their professionalism, sensitivity and support were greatly valued. Both the funeral mass and the cremation service the following day provided everything we asked for and more. Thank you

Stuart Gooch 23rd May 2023

A perfect service, ensuring my father had a great send off. 

Janet Finch 21st May 2023

You were all brilliant .thank you

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