S. Stibbards & Sons
Main home: S. Stibbards & Sons, Hadleigh
1376 reviews
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5 Michele August 18th Nov 2022
A wonderful team of compassionate, wonderful people.
Made the whole experience easy.
All my days were dark, depressing & sad, speaking with Janice lifted me up to get through the difficult days.
All the family are very grateful for the care for mum & all the family.Lee Marston replied
Dear Michelle, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Janice. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden -
5 Paula Button 22nd Nov 2022
From arranging the funeral to the day itself, all the staff at Stibbards were caring, professional and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble for them and thanks to their amazing team the funeral ran like clockwork and was a beautiful goodbye for my Mum. Thank you to you all.
Lee Marston replied
Dear Paula, Wendy will be so pleased that you felt supported and cared for during the arrangements for your beloved Mum. We are so pleased that she had the send-off she deserved, and this will hopefully bring you comfort in the future -
5 Richard Deadman 22nd Nov 2022
From start to finish of my dads funeral and Cremation, Stibbards have been extremely professional and their online obituary service with donation facility is very helpful. I would highly recommend them.
Lee Marston replied
Dear Richard, thank you for taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you. I am pleased that you found our online services of use and felt looked after and supported. -
5 James Aicken 18th Nov 2022
It was if you can say a , lovely day . Everything from start to finish was professional & thoughtful . Everyone could not have been more helpful. I could not recommend Stibbards enough . I have my funeral plan with them as well
Martin Stibbards replied
Dear James, thank you for your faith in us and we are so pleased that all was how you would have wished for it to be, we hope it is very long time until you need to use your funeral plan! -
5 Colin Barnett 15th Nov 2022
Stibbards looked after my Mother's funeral arrangement. Having never been through this before we were worried about organising all the various arrangements. We need not have worried. Stibbards were there to explain and take care of us and our mother every step of the way. The process was effortless (from our point of view) and the day of the service could not have been any better.
We can't recommend Stibbards highly enough for the respectful, helpful and proffesional service they provided. Nothing was too much trouble.Martin Stibbards replied
Dear Colin, thank you for entrusting us was the arrangements for Mum's funeral, we are so pleased that everything went without a hitch abd you felt well supported and cared for. -
5 Steve Linney 11th Nov 2022
A fantastic and professional service .You all were a top class act .
Thank you so muchMartin Stibbards replied
Dear Steve, thanks for taking the time to review our services to you, it is very much appreciated. -
5 Neale Safaty 8th Nov 2022
We interacted with two people at Stibbards,Martin,himself a Stibbard and Karen who dealt with customers at the Shoeburyness funeral home. Both were extremely sympathetic, compassionate and very professional. We were very impressed that Martin was able to visit our home on the day that I contacted them as my mother is very elderly and not particularly mobile.
The business has been in the Stibbards family for generations and one got the impression that the outstanding service was because the firm is independent and very experienced.However,it is also very much a twenty first century organisation and the experience with the website,donations and streaming was also very good.
Stibbards was recommended to us by more than one friend,we did not chance upon them with a google search. We will require funeral directors in the Southend area at some point in the future and most certainly will use them again. We felt that they went the extra mile with respect to advice and our requests. For example,at short notice, i.e.at the point that the hearse arrived at our home,Martin suggested and was able to organise streaming at the chapel, because my sister had fallen ill at the last minute and was unable to attend our father's service.
NealeMartin Stibbards replied
Dear Neale, thank you for your very kind words, it was so lovely to be able to look after yourself, Mum and the rest of the family and I am so pleased that we served you well. I wish you all the very best for the future. Martin -
5 Mandy Waghorne 8th Nov 2022
Excellent service, your kindness and compassion was outstanding. Any problems we had you got them sorted for us. You done the most wonderful service in the last few months for my Mum, Dad and Mother in law, thank you very much
Lee Marston replied
Dear Mandy, thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased that the care you received met with your expectations and thank you for your continued support for our family run company. -
5 Peter Arthy 8th Nov 2022
We just wanted to thank you for the fantastic service you and your team provided our family
From our first meeting all the way through to the cremation the help and support we received was excellent.
On the day of the cremation your staff were so kind and respectful, it touched our hearts
So please pass on our thanks to the Stibbards team and special thanks to you personally for guiding and supporting us through.
Lee Marston replied
Dear Peter, thank you for taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you. I am pleased that you felt looked after and supported.I will ensure they are shared with all concerned -
5 Louise McIver 5th Nov 2022
We were extremely pleased with all of the service from start to finish. The team are professional, compassionate and very approachable. Communication throughout was excellent 👌
Thank you to the team.
Louise McIver and Family xxLee Marston replied
Dear Louise, we are so pleased to have been able to help you and the family through such a difficult time. Thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you, it is much appreciated
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5 Olivia Chant 5th Nov 2022
Stibbards were amazing, thank you for helping me plan my father’s funeral perfectly and guide me every step of the way.
Lee Marston replied
Dear Olivia, thank you for taking the time to express your thanks for the service that we provided to you. I am pleased that you felt looked after and supported. -
5 Jan Dipper 3rd Nov 2022
We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all your help, care, kindness, compassion & support through this very sad, difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble throughout this procedure.
The whole service on Wednesday was beautiful & immaculate from beginning to end, just like my Dad’s funeral 7 years ago (which you also did) & was delivered with professionalism, respect and dignity.
Kind regards
Jan, Jill & Carole ( Evelyn Stott's Daughters)
Lee Marston replied
Dear Jan , Jill & Carole, thank you for your very generous comments which mean so much to all of us at Stibbards. As a family company we cherish the relationships that we build with our families and your kind comments will be shared with the team. -
5 rohan subasinghe 31st Oct 2022
A personal and caring service. Both highly professional and at the same time empathic and respectful of people’s wishes. A great team of individuals
Lee Marston replied
Dear Rohan, on behalf of the whole team at Stibbards, I thank you for your kind sentiments and we are so pleased that everything went so well for you. -
5 Barbara Hardy 31st Oct 2022
Karen & Debbie who we dealt with for mum's funeral arrangements were both lovely. Sympathetic and professional, we couldn't have asked for more.
Thank you.Lee Marston replied
Dear Barbara, Karen & Debbie will be so pleased that you felt supported and cared for during the arrangements for your beloved mum. -
5 Paula Bastin 29th Oct 2022
Wonderful service from a sensitive, thoughtful and efficient funeral director. Many thanks
Lee Marston replied
Dear Paula, we are always here to help in any way we can, we are so pleased have been able to look after and support you at this difficult time. -
5 Craig Witherington 26th Oct 2022
Lauren has been an absolute credit to Stibbards.
Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Lee Marston replied
Dear Craig, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Lauren. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden -
5 Elaine Chandler 5th Nov 2022
Very compassionate and lovely people, guided us all the way. Thank you all so much x
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5 Lisa Shulver 23rd Oct 2022
Westcliff Stibbards team provided an excellent service. Working with the family, showing compassion and making sure all our requests were addressed. We highly recommend Stibbards and sons
Lee Marston replied
Dear Lisa, thank you for your very generous comments which mean so much to all of us at Stibbards. As a family company we cherish the relationships that we build with our families and your kind comments will be shared with the team. -
5 John Jackson 21st Oct 2022
My family and I could not have been more pleased with the way Stibbards looked after our Mum,
From the first meeting I had with Karen throughout the whole process, including Scott who directed Mums transfer from the funeral home to the service.
This is the first time I’ve had to arrange a funeral and it was stress free as far as the organisation was concerned.
Hats off to all at Stibbards , and a special mention for Laura Manvell who took the service, even calling to ask if there was a particular colour dress we’d like her to wear .
You made what could have been a very distressing day ,into a celebration of my Mums life.
Thank you .Lee Marston replied
Dear John, Karen will be so pleased that you felt supported and cared for during the arrangements for your beloved Nan. We are so pleased that Scott and Laura were able
to conduct the send-off she deserved, and this will hopefully bring you comfort in the future -
5 Kevin Trivett 18th Oct 2022
A very professional service from start to finish, took a load of pressure off me at this time
Lee Marston replied
Dear Kevin, on behalf of the whole team at Stibbards, I thank you for your kind sentiments and we are so pleased that everything went so well for you. -
5 Ashlea Langston 16th Oct 2022
Wendy and the team at Hadleigh have been absolutely wonderful over the past few weeks. Wendy went out of her way to ensure I felt comfortable and informed of my options. The funeral service was lovely as well. Everyone who attended said that it was lovely.
Lee Marston replied
Dear Ashlea, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Wendy. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden -
5 Barry Welbourn 15th Oct 2022
The head attendant was very attentive and well spoken (apologies for not remembering his name). All attendants were immaculately presented.
All the above meant we had nothing else to worry about on what was a difficult but also uplifting day.Lee Marston replied
Dear Barry, on behalf of Scott and the whole team at Stibbards, I thank you for your kind sentiments and we are so pleased that everything went so well for you.
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5 Kylie Canham 13th Oct 2022
The level of service given by Stibbards was exceptional. Lauren was extremely understanding and helpful throughout the whole process. Nothing was too much trouble for her. She made the process that little bit more bearable.
The gentleman who came to the house, the morning that dad passed, he was so kind and explained everything in a way that wasn't overwhelming. We would like to thank him for being so helpful and understanding. Unfortunately, none of us can remember his name as we were all in shock.
On the day of dad's funeral, Colin was the one who coordinated everyone, made sure we got to the crematorium on time and he explained what was happening at every step. This made the day so much easier for us.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the team at Stibbards for taking such good care of dad and of us. It made the whole painful situation much easier to get through.Lee Marston replied
Dear Kylie, we are so pleased that Lauren, Scott and the team were able to support and care for you as a family so well, and we hope that the knowledge that your loved one and your family are being looked after so well brings you great comfort. Thank you for your truly kind expressions of gratitude -
5 Julia Fenton 11th Oct 2022
Debbie was lovely and they all did a wonderful job in giving mum the send off she deserved. Thank you all.
Lee Marston replied
Dear Julia, we are so pleased, that Debbie and the rest of the team were able to provide a fitting farewell for mum and you as a family were well looked after. -
5 Julie Ramsey 19th Oct 2022
We used Stibbards & Sons Hockley twice now, first time was seven years ago for our mum. The care given to our mum was outstanding, so when the time came that we needed this service fro our dad there was never a thought of going anywhere else.
Again we had outstanding service for our dad. there was support every step of the way to the service.
On the day of his funeral there was care, support, professionalism, and courteous to us all.
We couldn't ask for a more fitting send off for our dad.