S. Stibbards & Sons
Main home: S. Stibbards & Sons, Hadleigh
2024 reviews
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5 Susan Patmore 20th Jun 2026
Sympathetic and practical. Made a difficult time less painful.
Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Susan,
Thank you for your kind review. We are grateful that you chose Stibbards to support you during such a difficult time.
It means a great deal to know that our team’s sympathetic and practical approach helped make things a little easier for you and your family. Providing compassionate guidance and taking care of the details so families can focus on remembering their loved one is always our priority.
Thank you again for your trust and for taking the time to share your experience. -
5 Nicola Wolfson 23rd Jun 2026
On behalf of the whole family, I can honestly say that Stibbards were amazing from start to finish. Diane was brilliant in her care of us prior to the day, and Scott and his team were fantastic on the day. They made sure that we had nothing to think about and could concentrate on giving Dad the send off he deserved. Thank you so much.
Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Nicola,
Thank you so much for your kind words. On behalf of myself, Diane, and the entire team at Stibbards, I’d like to say how much we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
It was a privilege to support you and your family at such an important time. I’m pleased that Diane was able to provide the care and guidance you needed beforehand, and that our team helped make the day as smooth and worry-free as possible.
Your comments mean a great deal to us, and we are honoured to have been entrusted with helping you give your Dad the send-off he deserved.
With sincere thanks and best wishes to you and your family. -
5 The Bowman Family 16th Jun 2026
We have used Stibbards & Son for all of our family funeral services in the past and my Dads was no exception.
As always they delivered a high quality service and level of professionalism throughout. We couldn’t have asked for a more respectful and organised company to have for filled our wishes.
Many thanks
RachelScott Bartlett replied
Dear Rachael.
Thank you for your kind review and for placing your trust in Stibbards & Son over the years.
We are honoured to have supported your family once again and are grateful for your continued confidence in our services. It means a great deal to hear that we were able to provide the high standard of care, professionalism, and respect that you have come to expect from us.
Ensuring that every family's wishes are carried out with dignity and attention to detail is at the heart of what we do, and we are pleased that we could help make this difficult time a little easier for you and your family. -
5 Gwynne Smale 18th Jun 2026
Funerals are not easy happenings either in the planning or the event and so compassion and guidance are very much needed.
Stibbards provided both these qualities and helped us through what was such a difficult time .
Thank you all for looking after us so well and helping us to say goodbye with love and dignity to our lovely husband, father, grandfather , great grandfather and friend to many.
Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Gwynne.
Thank you for your heartfelt review.
We are deeply grateful for your kind words and honoured that we were able to support you and your family during such a difficult time. We understand how important compassion, guidance, and reassurance are when planning and attending a funeral, and we are pleased that our team could provide these qualities when you needed them most.
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your lovely husband. It was a privilege to help you celebrate his life and say goodbye with the love, respect, and dignity he deserved. -
5 Dennis Hart 22nd Jun 2026
We thought the conductor Scott and his team of men were excellent
Their demeanour was superb and gave us comfort and guidance at our daughters funeral
The office staff who we met Wendy and Karen were very
Professional but when needed were comforting and reassuring
Overall we thought Stibbards provided a great serviceScott Bartlett replied
Dear Dennis.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review.
We are truly honoured that you chose Stibbards to support you and your family during such a difficult time. It means a great deal to hear that Scott and his team provided comfort, guidance, and professionalism throughout your daughter's funeral arrangements. We understand how important compassionate care is during these moments, and we are pleased that their support helped bring reassurance when it was needed most.
We are also grateful for your kind comments about Wendy and Karen. Our office team strives to balance professionalism with empathy, and they will be delighted to know that their care and understanding made a positive difference.
On behalf of everyone at Stibbards, thank you for your trust and for your generous feedback. -
5 Victor Moore 27th Jun 2026
Very good service from all the staff we have dealt with
Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Victor.
Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that you received very good service from all the staff you've dealt with. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to share your comments with the team. -
5 Sam Drew 30th Jun 2026
Stibbards and in particular Diane, were so welcoming and helpful during the arranging of my father in law's funeral. When you are already having a hard time with lots to do, having someone that was there if you needed them and nothing was ever too much trouble was a blessing.
Our service was beautiful, perfect, professional and exactly as we requested and hoped for.Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Sam. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that Diane was able to provide the support, guidance and reassurance you needed while arranging your father-in-law's funeral. We understand how difficult this time can be, and it means a great deal to know that our care and attention helped ease some of the burden. We are also pleased that the service was everything you hoped for—beautiful, professional and a fitting tribute to your father-in-law. Thank you for trusting us to support your family, and for sharing your kind words. -
5 Rosemary Cable 4th Jul 2026
Thank you for arranging Arthur’s funeral and all your support on the day and beforehand.
Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Rosemary.
Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to help arrange Arthur's funeral and support you and your family during such an important time. We are grateful that we could be there for you both in the lead-up to the service and on the day itself. Your appreciation means a great deal to us, and we thank you for taking the time to share your experience. -
5 Ian Apperly 22nd Jun 2026
Hi guys you will not these guys Janice help me all the way even contact the boss to release my uncle sooner so I could see him well done to the team Stewart for the day help every way he could top notch x
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Ian , Thank you for your kind words, Ian.
We are delighted to hear that Janice was able to support you throughout the arrangements and that her efforts helped you spend precious time with your uncle. We know how important those moments can be, and we are pleased that we could assist during such a difficult time. Your praise for Stuart and the team is greatly appreciated. We will be sure to pass on your comments to them, and we know they will be encouraged to hear that their care and support on the day made a positive difference to you and your family. -
5 Nicola Alderton 3rd Jul 2026
My brother and I wandered into Stibbards following the sudden, unexpected death of our mother. Janice was absolutely amazing. Compassionate, thoughtful, tender and patient. She made the process of one of the worst times in our lives so much easier. Thank you.
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5 James Buckingham 20th Jun 2026
Very good service from start to finish many thanks James and the family
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear James,Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review.
We are very pleased to hear that you and your family were happy with the service provided from start to finish. It was our privilege to support you during this difficult time, and your appreciation means a great deal to the whole team.
On behalf of everyone at S. Stibbards & Sons, thank you for placing your trust in us. We extend our best wishes to you and your family.
Kind regards, Stuart
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5 John Warman 30th Jun 2026
They were all very professional in every aspect pf their duties.
Right from Martin at the inaugral meeting, Wendy and team of coordinators, designer's etc, to Dave and Ross etc as drivers and pall bearers.
Every aspect of the funeral was checked right up to the day!
To quote from wifes ceremony "Simply the best".
Thank you all so much.
John husband.Dave Ponton replied
Dear John,
Thank you for your kind and heartfelt words.
We are deeply grateful that you took the time to share your experience and are pleased that Martin, Wendy, Dave, Ross, and the wider team were able to provide the support, care, and professionalism you and your family deserved during such a difficult time.
It means a great deal to know that every aspect of the arrangements was handled to your satisfaction and that you felt supported throughout the process. Your reference to your wife's ceremony and the words "Simply the Best" is especially touching and will be shared with everyone involved.
On behalf of the entire team, thank you for placing your trust in us. It was our privilege to care for your wife and support your family. -
5 Michaela . 21st Jun 2026
My father was treated with kindness & respect. When they came
To get his body the man introduced himself to my Dad & said he would be taking him to rest with them.
When he was resting with them we went to see him & once again the kindness and respect was outstanding. Also the same on the day of his funeral.
Stibbards made a very difficult time a little easier. So
Thankyou from the bottom of my heart.Dave Ponton replied
Dear Michaela
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words.
We are truly honoured that you entrusted us with your father’s care during such a difficult time. It means a great deal to hear that the dignity, kindness, and respect shown by our team brought you some comfort—this is always our utmost priority.
Your comments about our colleague introducing himself to your father are especially meaningful, as we believe in treating every individual with compassion and respect from the very first moment.
We are grateful that we were able to support you and your family and make a challenging time a little easier.
Please accept our deepest condolences once again, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience. -
5 Debbie Maycock 19th Jun 2026
Everyone we met was kind, helpful and professional. Leo, who was the gentlemen who helped on the day of the funeral was lovely. Very gentle and kind.
Thank you StibbardsLeo Reeve replied
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that everyone you met was able to support you with kindness and professionalism.It was our privilege to look after you and your family, and we truly appreciate your thanks to Stibbards. -
5 Michael Quinlan 21st Jun 2026
Debbie made the whole thing so much easier.
Leo Reeve replied
Thank you for your kind words. We’re so pleased to hear that Debbie was able to make everything feel a little easier for you during such a difficult time. It was our privilege to support you and your family, and we truly appreciate your trust in us. -
5 Tracey Billinghurst 22nd Jun 2026
Stibbards were there for us every step of the way with our Dads passing. Initially we set up a funeral plan a couple of years ago which when the time came then enabled us to concentrate on other details of the funeral. They arrived quickly and professionally to take dad into their care respecting our wishes right from the start. Having lots of children, grand children and great grand children there were a lot of notes to be read to him and for him to take with him and Stibbards took care of everything. What was absolutely lovely was Dad still looked like Dad and for that we are so grateful, he wasn't gone, he was sleeping. On the day itself they accommodated our wishes to pass by the care home and stop so we could thank everyone for his care, and then with respect for dad and care for us all we arrived at the crematorium to his final resting place. Nothing was too much and for this we are eternally grateful. With no hesitation I would use their services again. Thank you all for helping us to celebrate our Dad.
Leo Reeve replied
Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to support you and your family through your dad’s funeral arrangements, and we are truly touched by the trust you placed in us. Your family’s care and love for him were evident in every detail, and we are grateful to have been able to help honour his life with the dignity he deserved. -
5 Tim Collins 21st Jun 2026
We found that from the very first contact to when the funeral director left us on Wednesday the service was first class, every body involved couldn't have been more professional and respectful. As a family we were all very impressed with the service you provided. A special mention to Janice and Stewart.
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5 Elizabeth Bradon 15th Jun 2026
It is a very difficult time for everyone but Stibbards were very helpful patient and professional in all that they did. I have had many compliments about the extra things they put in place ie bubbles and West Ham colours and these were an unexpected but very welcome touch. Thank you
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your kind words. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us during such a difficult period.
It means a great deal to know that our team was able to support you with patience and professionalism, and that the personal touches ,like the bubbles and West Ham colours—brought some comfort and made a positive difference on the day. We always aim to honour each life in a meaningful and individual way, so your feedback is especially valued.
On behalf of everyone at S.Stibbards and sons , thank you again for your trust and for allowing us to be part of such an important farewell -
5 Rebecca Heagren 13th Jun 2026
Extremely helpful and supportive throughout. Very respectful of ours and our dad wishes.
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Rebecca,
Thank you so much for your kind words – it really means a lot. We’re glad we could support you and respect your wishes for your dad. -
5 Mark Smith 9th Jun 2026
Faultless service and very approachable, staff on the day were superb.
Thanks.Dave Ponton replied
Dear Mark,
Thank you very much for your kind words. We’re so pleased to hear that you found our service faultless and our team approachable. It means a great deal to us that the staff on the day were able to support you so well. Your feedback is truly appreciated. -
5 Martin Green 12th Jun 2026
Absolutely perfect from start to finish. The ceremony itself was very touching with a wonderful oration from the celebrant Mr Stannard, and everyone else involved. A perfect celebration of my uncle's life, Absolutely faultless, thank you all very much.
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Martin, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such kind words.
We are truly grateful to hear that everything felt perfect from start to finish, and that the ceremony was a touching and fitting celebration of your uncle’s life. Your feedback means a great deal to us.
It was an honour to support you and your family during such an important time, and we are very grateful for the trust you placed in us. -
5 Geraldine Drew 4th Jun 2026
On behalf of myself and my family I could not have wished for a better send off for my husband Don.Many thanks to Stibbards and also to David Coster the officiant.
Leo Reeve replied
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a privilege for all of us at Stibbards to help you and your family honour Don's life.
We are delighted to hear that the service provided the send-off he deserved, and we will be sure to pass your appreciation on to David Coster as well.
On behalf of everyone at Stibbards, thank you for placing your trust in us at such an important time. Our very best wishes to you and your family. -
5 Yvonne Doherty 7th Jun 2026
The Stibbards Team in Canvey Island have been outstanding in assisting us in making our arrangements , recently. In particular, David Brittney, has been exceptional in handling and taking care of our every need - passing various departmental information from and to us, ensuring every minute detail was taken care of in a sensitive and professional manner. So, thank you, especially David, you are for us, the face of Stibbards - and you really have taken good care of us, in what has been a traumatic time for all of the family. Your quiet help, kindness and professionalism have made this experience as pain free as possible for us.
Thank you also to Nikki Devereux - Celebrant, for her contribution - and all of the Stibbards behind the scenes Teams. We really have appreciated all you have done.
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Yvonne , Thank you so much for taking the time to share such kind and thoughtful feedback. We are truly grateful for your words.
It means a great deal to know that David was able to support you and your family with the care, sensitivity, and professionalism you deserved during such a difficult time. We will be sure to pass on your heartfelt thanks to him,he will be deeply touched by your comments.
We’re also pleased to hear that Nikki Devereux and our wider team were able to contribute in a meaningful way. Supporting families through these moments is at the heart of everything we do, and it’s reassuring to know we were able to make things a little more manageable for you. -
5 Jacqueline Dawson 5th Jun 2026
Janice was amazing. So thoughtful and kind. Very helpful and supportive. The gentleman who was in charge of the funeral car was kind and caring. He and Janice gave myself and my family
great strength and support.Dave Ponton replied
Dear Jacqueline,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a great deal to us to hear that Janice and our team were able to provide comfort and support during such a difficult time. We will be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to Janice and David who looked after you on the day —they will be deeply appreciative.
It was our privilege to support you and your family, -
5 Lisa Pethurst 2nd Jun 2026
All the staff were outstanding and provided support from the very beginning. They were professional and caring and arranged everything even down to the staff wearing blue ties to match our tribute of wearing something blue. Davis Wilson who spoke at my fathers service was kind and wrote a service fitting for my father. He understood what we wanted to say and provided a service that celebrated my fathers life. Thank you x
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Lisa,
Thank you so much for your kind words—it really means a lot to us.
We’re so glad we could support you and your family and help make everything feel personal, right down to the blue ties.
It was an honour to look after your father’s service and be there for you all.