Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service
Independent funeral service in Stowmarket serving bereaved families with a caring, personal and professional service.
Latest Verified Reviews
Norman Plumpton 30th Nov 2024
Throughout this demanding time I have received nothing but sincere empathy and understanding support from ALL of the staff I have dealt with at Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors. Matched with their professionalism and nothing being too much trouble, the funeral of my beloved partner went exactly as planned and, I cannot emphasise enough the care, support and understanding that I experienced. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending their service and professional understanding. Thank you.
Sandra Flack 23rd Nov 2024
We were so pleased with the organisation of Roys funeral, Everything went very smoothly and Rob the celebrant was excellent, Thank you so much.
David Stiff 22nd Nov 2024
Obviously requiring funeral services is a tragic and horrible period of time, for me, it was to lay my father to rest. Having to arrange the funeral while dealing with grief as well as the financial and governmental aspects is completely overwhelming, and I can only state how amazing Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors were. Never once did I feel pressure from them, they kept their distance but contacted me when we both know they needed to. They took away a substantial amount of stress from me, and helped and guided me where necessary. When it came to the service, they were amazing. In the right way, I barely noticed they were there, but I also completely knew they were there, it almost felt like they were there with the family and friends to mourn his loss, as opposed to just 'doing their job'. I hope that makes sense. They had been highly recommended to me, and now I understand why. Thank you Andrew Bingham, Heidi and colleagues, it is an unfortunate, but absolutely crucial role you play in the game we ironically call 'life', and I am eternally grateful for people like yourselves that have such compassion and care for us when we hit these lows in our journey.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
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.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Latest Verified Reviews
Norman Plumpton 30th Nov 2024
Throughout this demanding time I have received nothing but sincere empathy and understanding support from ALL of the staff I have dealt with at Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors. Matched with their professionalism and nothing being too much trouble, the funeral of my beloved partner went exactly as planned and, I cannot emphasise enough the care, support and understanding that I experienced. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending their service and professional understanding. Thank you.
Sandra Flack 23rd Nov 2024
We were so pleased with the organisation of Roys funeral, Everything went very smoothly and Rob the celebrant was excellent, Thank you so much.
David Stiff 22nd Nov 2024
Obviously requiring funeral services is a tragic and horrible period of time, for me, it was to lay my father to rest. Having to arrange the funeral while dealing with grief as well as the financial and governmental aspects is completely overwhelming, and I can only state how amazing Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors were. Never once did I feel pressure from them, they kept their distance but contacted me when we both know they needed to. They took away a substantial amount of stress from me, and helped and guided me where necessary. When it came to the service, they were amazing. In the right way, I barely noticed they were there, but I also completely knew they were there, it almost felt like they were there with the family and friends to mourn his loss, as opposed to just 'doing their job'. I hope that makes sense. They had been highly recommended to me, and now I understand why. Thank you Andrew Bingham, Heidi and colleagues, it is an unfortunate, but absolutely crucial role you play in the game we ironically call 'life', and I am eternally grateful for people like yourselves that have such compassion and care for us when we hit these lows in our journey.
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