S. Stibbards & Sons
Main home: S. Stibbards & Sons, Hadleigh
2024 reviews
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5 Adrian Lansdowne 4th Aug 2026
Following the sad loss of my father we asked Stibbards to undertake all the funeral arrangements. We are so glad we did as they provided a wonderful first class service from start to finish. All of their team were extremely professional, warm and helpful with every detail. We could not recommend them more highly.
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5 Brian White 3rd Aug 2026
Can’t fault Stibbards at all regarding the funeral arrangements for our late mother. Well done to Nicola and the team at Hadleigh office for their efforts and well done to Leo and his team on the day. Everything went very smoothly. Once again, thank you all for your professionalism, patience and kindness throughout the process. Brian White
Leo Reeve replied
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words. It means a great deal to all of us.
We are so pleased to hear that Nicola and the team at our Hadleigh office, along with myself and the gentlemen on the day, were able to provide the care, professionalism and support you needed during such a difficult time. We will be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to them—they will truly appreciate it.
On behalf of everyone at Stibbards, thank you for placing your trust in us to care for your late mother. It was our privilege to support you and your family, and we send you our sincere best wishes. -
5 June Bradshaw 3rd Aug 2026
I can’t praise Stibbards enough, they went above and beyond. It was the first time me and my family have arranged a funeral, Martin was very understanding and put us at ease and helped us to make the arrangements. We had a West Ham theme, Scott got a bubble machine and that really made a lovely send off for my husband. I would highly recommend Stibbards, and have left instructions for my funeral to be with Stibbards. The new building was so lovely that it didn’t seem like a funeral parlour which made it easier. I would just like to say that all the staff are very helpful and understanding.
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5 Mike Magill 3rd Aug 2026
Leo and Janice led us gently and sensitively through the whole process.
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5 Nikki Barwis 1st Aug 2026
My Dad had always said he would want Stibbards to take care of him, their Hadleigh premises were at the end of his road!
From start to finish, communication was very prompt and easy!
Nicola at Hadleigh looked after us, and did her utmost to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible, we had some very specific requests regarding music as wanted my Dads YouTube videos of him playing piano played and a personal video from a local pianist to introduce a piece of music for the commital, all if these little touches were accomodated!!
We had very specific requests as my Dad was a very passionate pianist, so we were guided to the most appropriate ideas, a beautuful Piano keyboard designed coffin,and order of service booklet, which were perfect!
I was able to visit my Dad twice in the Chapel of rest and spend as long with him as I wished even on my Birthday, each of my requests taken seriously and personally.
My Dad had been poorly in hospital prior so unfortunately unable to set foot on the newly laid driveway he had agreed to be installed for ease with his conditions, so we asked if the hearse would be able to park on the drive so he had been on it, also my Dad cycled a particular route to work for 25 years, and swam in the sea almost every day at Leigh and Chalkwell, and because he had lived in the same road for 79 years since the age of 5, he was the longest living resident, so I put leaflets through all the doors to invite the neighbours to wave him off, and Stibbards took him all the routes we requested for his final journey!!
Martin and his team were very caring and reassuring on the day and helped with everything and all of us, where necessary and beyond!!
Stibbards were very professional yet personally caring in making my Dads tribute & service the absolute best it could be!!
Thank you from
The Taylor- Barwis Family X
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5 Tracey Ann Edwards 26th Jul 2026
The whole team from taking my husband into their care through to laying him to rest were wonderful. Gary & George were so kind and respectful when they arrived at the house, Kate who took my initial meeting was professional and so lovely and Nicola who arranged my chapel visits was very good. Martin is the most beautiful human so compassionate and literally held my hand through the whole day. Thank you for being there through the hardest time of my life. To all of you, you are amazing x7
Martin Stibbards replied
Dear Tracey Ann, thank you for your wonderfully kind words, they mean so much to the team and myself. Mick's funeral was so personal and thank you for sharing the meaning of his tributes with me, he was obviously such a special man to many people, it was our absolute privilege to care for you all, we wish you all the very best for the future. -
5 Alison Halpin 26th Jul 2026
The service provided was outstanding from start to finish. Their professionalism, compassion and attention to detail were evident throughout every aspect of the arrangements.
The recommendation of our celebrant was particularly appreciated. He took the time to understand my father and delivered a thoughtful and heartfelt service that captured his life beautifully, creating a truly meaningful tribute.
Everything was handled with great care, dignity and respect, giving our family complete confidence at every stage. I will always be grateful for the support we received and would not hesitate to recommend their services to others.Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Alison,
It was a privilege to support you and your family throughout the arrangements for your father’s funeral. I am delighted to hear that you felt well cared for and that our professionalism, compassion and attention to detail helped provide reassurance during such an important time.
I am particularly pleased that the celebrant we recommended made such a positive impression. Creating a service that truly reflects a person's life and character is so important, and it is wonderful to know that he was able to capture your father's story in such a meaningful and heartfelt way.
On behalf of the entire team, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your recommendation. -
5 John Barrett 24th Jul 2026
Very respectful and professional from our first meeting all the way through to the funeral. Every member of staff were kind and compassionate
Scott Bartlett replied
Dear John,
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
It was a privilege to support you throughout this important time, and I am pleased to hear that you found our service respectful and professional from the initial arrangements through to the funeral itself.
Your comments regarding the kindness and compassion shown by our staff are especially appreciated. I will ensure your feedback is shared with the entire team, who are committed to providing the highest level of care and support to every family we serve.
Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. -
5 Amanda Rhodes 21st Jul 2026
I cannot thank Wendy, Lauren, Scott and the rest of the staff at Stibbards for the care and support they showed to me and my family when arranging and attending my lovely mum’s funeral. It gave us such comfort to know mum was in such safe hands.
Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Amanda,
Thank you for your heartfelt comments and for taking the time to share your experience.
It was a privilege for Wendy, Lauren, myself, and the rest of the team to support you and your family in arranging your mum’s funeral. We understand how important it is to know that a loved one is being cared for with dignity and respect, and I am pleased that we were able to provide you with comfort and reassurance during such a difficult time.
Your kind words mean a great deal to us all, and I will ensure they are shared with the team. Thank you again for entrusting us with your mum’s care and for allowing us to be part of such an important farewell. -
5 Trisha Hunt 27th Jul 2026
Thankyou so much for all you did for us you did my mum proud everybody commented on what a lovely service it was would not have changed a thing you all made such a difference to us with your kindness and support xx
Leo Reeve replied
Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful message. It means a great deal to us to know that the service honoured your mum in the way you had hoped. It was a privilege to support you and your family during this difficult time, and we are grateful for the trust you placed in us. Your kind words and appreciation are sincerely valued by our entire team. Please accept our best wishes, and thank you once again for taking the time to write to us. -
5 Amanda Barling 27th Jul 2026
So personal and professional - cannot recommend enough.
Alison and Leo were amazing, so helpful and helped make the whole day run so smoothly - Thank youLeo Reeve replied
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a privilege to support you and your family during such an important time. We're so pleased that Alison and myself were able to help make the day run smoothly and provide the care and guidance you needed. Your recommendation means a great deal to all of us. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. -
5 Graham Arram 25th Jul 2026
Thank you for your kindness, care and attention to detail, although the circumstances were sad, the thoughtfulness and thorough way in which every aspect was catered for was first class.
With grateful thanks again and appreciation. -
5 Steve Perry 12th Jul 2026
Very happy with Debbie at stibbards and all the gentlemen in the cars that took us to the crematorium could not have asked for anymore excellent
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Steve
Thank you for your kind feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you were so happy with the service provided by Debbie and our funeral team. Debbie will be pleased to know that her support made a positive difference during such an important time. We are also grateful for your kind words about the gentlemen who accompanied you to the crematorium.
Providing caring, professional service and support to families is at the heart of what we do, and it means a great deal to receive such positive feedback. Thank you for placing your trust in us, and please accept our best wishes. -
5 Sharon Kirk 11th Jul 2026
I cannot fault the care and attention my family and myself received on the funeral of my late father. They made what was a very difficult time for us so much more bearable with their professionalism, care and attention to detail.
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Sharon,
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience.
We are honoured to have been able to support you and your family during such a difficult time. We understand how important it is to get every detail right, and we are pleased that our professionalism, care, and attention helped make the arrangements a little more bearable.
Your feedback means a great deal to our team, and we are grateful for the trust you placed in us to care for your late father. Please accept our sincere thanks and best wishes to you and your family. -
5 Cathy Sweeney 10th Jul 2026
Debbie was lovely. She listen to our requests and accommodated them. All our meetings and phone calls were gentle and respectful.
Thank you.
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Cathy,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such kind feedback.
We are delighted to hear that Debbie was able to support you with compassion and understanding during this difficult time. Providing a gentle, respectful, and personal service is very important to us, and we will be sure to pass your lovely comments on to her.
Thank you for trusting us to help you and your family. -
5 Jody Francis 14th Jul 2026
We cannot thank everyone at S. Stibbards enough for the exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism they showed throughout the arrangements for my dad’s funeral.
From our very first meeting, Diane was simply outstanding. She treated my dad and our family with such kindness, warmth, dignity, and respect, making an incredibly difficult time so much easier to bear. Her compassion, patience, and reassurance meant the world to us, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. She guided us through every step with genuine care, answering all of our questions and ensuring every detail was exactly as we wanted.
The attention to detail from everyone at S. Stibbards was exceptional, and it was clear that they truly cared about giving my dad the beautiful and dignified farewell he deserved. On the day of the funeral, everything was perfectly organised and carried out with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity. We were able to focus on remembering and celebrating my dad’s life, knowing that everything was in safe and caring hands.
We will always be grateful to Diane and the entire team at S. Stibbards for the kindness, support, and respect they showed us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. They gave my dad the most wonderful send-off, and for that we will be forever thankful.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We would wholeheartedly recommend S. Stibbards to anyone looking for funeral directors who truly care and go above and beyond for the families they support.Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Jody,
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review. It was a privilege to support you and your family, and we’re deeply touched by your kind words. Diane and the whole S. Stibbards team are grateful to know our care and attention brought comfort during such a difficult time. We are honoured to have helped give your dad the dignified and meaningful farewell he deserved. Thank you sincerely for your trust and recommendation. -
5 Sally Symons 17th Jul 2026
The whole team at Stibbards have been incredible from the first phone call to organise repatriation, down to every last detail. Lauren’s patience with organising the order of service. Wendy talking us through each stage and pulling all the venues together for dates and times.
Scott on the funeral day itself deserves a special mention.
He was outstanding. Respectful, kind, observant, he gave such beautiful attention to detail, and that made such a difference to the day.
Thank you to the entire team.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Sally,
Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review. It means a great deal to all of us. From the first call about repatriation through to the final details, the team worked with great care, and it’s wonderful to hear that Lauren and Wendy’s support made a difference during such a difficult time.
I’m truly touched by your kind words about the funeral day itself. It was an honour to be there with you, and I’m grateful that the attention to detail and the way the day was guided brought comfort.
On behalf of everyone at Stibbards, thank you for trusting us and for taking the time to express your appreciation. ?? -
5 Jeffrey Beadle 20th Jul 2026
Everything from the arrangements with Diane in Hockley office to the the day of the funeral was totally professional and thoughtful
Couldn’t ask for anything moreScott Bartlett replied
Dear Jeffrey,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re truly grateful you took the time to share your experience. Diane and the team at our Hockley office will be touched to know their care and professionalism made a difficult day a little easier. It was our privilege to support you, and we’re glad everything felt thoughtful and well‑arranged. -
5 David Potts 20th Jul 2026
Stibbards has delivered our family a sympathetic, patient and professional service for all our family.
Leo Reeve replied
Thank you for your kind words. It has been a privilege to support you and your family during such an important time. We truly appreciate you placing your trust in us, and we're grateful that we was able to provide the care, patience, and professionalism you deserved. On behalf of everyone at Stibbards, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Best wishes to you and your family. -
5 Malc Seaman 13th Jul 2026
Inevitably, it is very difficult to be up-beat about a service so intrinsically linked to the sadness of saying goodbye to someone so loved and so sorely missed However, in terms of the level of care, from both staff in the office and those present on the day of commital, and the attention to detail, I found all at Stibbards to be very personable, helpful and genuinly caring. It made all the difference to me and to my family as we dealt with grief at a time where there were still unpleasant but unavoidable details that had to discussed and arranged. I am grateful for the compassionate and careful way that everything was carried out. Thank you.
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Malc, Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review.
We understand that arranging a funeral is never an easy experience, and we are truly honoured that you entrusted us with caring for your loved one during such a difficult time. Your kind words about our office team, our funeral staff, and the care and attention shown throughout the arrangements mean a great deal to us.
Our aim is always to provide compassionate support, guidance, and reassurance to families when they need it most, and we are pleased that our team was able to make a difference to you and your family during this challenging period.
On behalf of everyone at Stibbards, thank you for your trust and for allowing us to support you in saying goodbye to your loved one. We are grateful for your kind feedback and wish you and your family comfort and peace in the days and months ahead -
5 Matthew Ebbs 11th Jul 2026
The whole team are very professional and caring. The day was planned with calmness and care to accommodate any requests.
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Matthew, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We greatly appreciate your comments about our team and the care provided throughout the arrangements.
It is reassuring to know that you found everyone to be professional and caring, and that the day was planned and conducted with the calmness and attention needed to accommodate your family's wishes. We understand how important it is that every detail is handled with sensitivity and respect, and we are pleased that this was reflected in your experience -
5 Leslie Denton 11th Jul 2026
We were very impressed with the service we received, from the first call to the final arrangements. All the staff were very sympathetic and helpful at this difficult time. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone for what they did.
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Leslie,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are delighted to hear that you were impressed with the service you received from your first call through to the final arrangements.
Losing a loved one is never easy, and our team strives to provide compassionate guidance and support throughout the entire process. It is especially meaningful to know that you found our staff sympathetic and helpful during such a difficult time. -
5 Michelle Reeve 12th Jul 2026
Thank you to Wendy, Stuart and your team. Everyone involved was friendly and professional. Our mother’s funeral went well. Everything was planned beautifully.
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review and for your kind words about Wendy, myself, and the team. We are deeply grateful for your feedback.
It was a privilege to support you and your family in arranging your mother's funeral, and we are pleased to hear that everything was planned beautifully and that the service went well. Knowing that our team helped make this difficult time a little easier through friendly and professional care means a great deal to us. -
5 Penny Luke 7th Jul 2026
Excellent help, advice and design for the whole cremation service and Order of Service. And great coordination with third parties. Very caring too. Can highly recommend. Thanks for all you did.
Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Penny,
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. It was a privilege to support you and your family during such an important and emotional time. We're pleased that the Order of Service, coordination, and overall arrangements helped make the service a fitting tribute to your loved one. Your appreciation means a great deal to us, and we're grateful for the trust you placed in our team. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. -
5 Tracey King 5th Jul 2026
The service received from Stibbards from start to finish was excellent.
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Tracey, Thank you, Tracey, for your kind words. It means a great deal to know that you found the service provided by our team to be excellent from start to finish. Our aim is always to support families with care,compassion and support throughout the entire funeral arrangement process, and we are pleased that this was reflected in your experience.
On behalf of everyone at Stibbards, thank you for placing your trust in us during such an important time.