S. Stibbards & Sons
Main home: S. Stibbards & Sons, Hadleigh
1919 reviews
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5 Dee McLintock 21st Apr 2024
Stibbards provided an all encompassing service at what was a very difficult time following the death of my beloved mother, from collecting her from home, preparing her for the chapel of rest, taking her to her final resting place, ordering the flowers, printing the order of service and sourcing the reverend, who visited us to discuss the service and carried it out in a personal and caring manner. Debbie was amazing and helped me with anything and everything when I was feeling quite helpless. The staff were courteous and respectful throughout. On the day of the funeral service the cars and funeral assistants and directors were immaculately presented. I wholeheartedly recommend Stibbards and cannot thank them enough for their care, guidance and service.
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Dee, I am so pleased that Debbie and the team took such diligent care of you and the family and you felt that the service was a reflection of your wishes -
5 Claire Bright 16th Apr 2024
I was looked after by Janice at the Westcliff office. She is fabulous and held my hand through the whole process. Thank you Janice!
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Claire, 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
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5 Tom Conway 15th Apr 2024
Stibbards in Hockley were absolutely excellent in helping arrange and put together the funeral for my dear wife Christine. On the day, the funeral couldn’t have gone any better and Scott and his colleagues who looked after us were of the highest professional standards.
I must give a very special mention to Diane in the Hockley office. She has been absolutely brilliant in her help, support, guidance and expertise throughout the painful experience of arranging a funeral for someone so dear to me. My family have all agreed with me and commented on how great Diane was with us and how she helped make the funeral a very memorable occasion for all of the right reasons.Dave Ponton replied
Dear Tom, thank you for allowing us to come into your lives at such a difficult time. I am so pleased that all went well on the day and that Scott and Diane looked after you with such great care. -
5 Dawn Wilson 12th Apr 2024
During a very sad time that was unexpected Stibbards made everything run smoothly.
The constant questions I emailed or asked were always answered promptly.
Would highly recommend.Dave Ponton replied
Dear Dawn, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, we are so pleased to have been able to care for you all at such a difficult time -
5 Sally Hills 12th Apr 2024
The support we received with my mum's funeral arrangements was truly excellent.
From the time of our initial phone call right the way through the day of the funeral, all the team were so respectful, professional, caring and helpful.
Stibbards also arranged the Order of Service for us. These were beautiful & just perfect.
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Sally, 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 Tony Cox 12th Apr 2024
Very professional from start to finish would highly recommend
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Tony, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received. -
5 Jean Summers 9th Apr 2024
I would like to say how professional the men was.
We was very happy after the service that we wasn’t rushed to get back in the car to go home. I would definitely recommend them.Dave Ponton replied
Dear Jean, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
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5 Moira Brown 8th Apr 2024
All the team at Stibbards have been wonderful.
They have gone above and beyond to help the family, including tracking down a family grave in Devon and finding out for us that our mums ashes can be interred there.
Debbies gentle reminders and detail checking were so helpful and kind.
I would highly recommend Stibbards to everyone.Dave Ponton replied
Dear Moira, 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 James Evans 7th Apr 2024
I thank them from the bottom of my heart, I could not have got though it without their support and I recommend them 100%
Dave Ponton replied
Dear James,thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, we are so pleased to have been able to care for you all at such a difficult time -
5 Olwyn Bird 6th Apr 2024
Excellent service, very helpful in everything we asked for
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Olwyn, 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.
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3 Penny Sanderson 25th Mar 2024
The day itself went without a hitch and the funeral director and driver were lovely. But I felt that communication before the day was poor, we weren't even told in advance that our contact person, David would be away the week of the funeral. We had to keep ringing up to find out when Joy was ready to view and to see where we were in the process. However Wendy who stood in for David the week he was away was excellent. She made sure everything was done and really calmed my frazzled nerves by efficiently going through everything.
Martin Stibbards replied
Dear Penny, thank you for your kind comments regarding your overall experience. We are sorry that the level of communication was not to your complete satisfaction but we are pleased that you felt reassured with Wendy.
Best wishes Martin Stibbards -
5 Susan Liddell 19th Apr 2024
Stibbards were excellent looking after myself and my family during the incredibly hard time of my husband’s passing. Scott was excellent on the day of the funeral and was so professional but made it very personal to us. Thank you
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5 John Pease 15th Apr 2024
Thank you Martin and Susan for all your help during the preparation for Pauline's funeral. Every aspect was covered with compassion for me and the family.
Many Thanks
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5 Jean Cason 9th Apr 2024
Wonderful service
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5 Jeffrey Crow 1st Apr 2024
Very professional.
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Jeffrey, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
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5 Peter Leake 1st Apr 2024
We would like to thank all at Stibbards involved with Margaret's funeral for your advice, help and making every thing run so smoothly, we couldn't have asked for better.
Also thank you for recommending Laura Manvell, she was very helpful and organised and carried out the proceedings at the Crematorium beautifully and with compassion.
Once again thank you very much.Dave Ponton replied
Dear Peter, 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 Graeme Craven 31st Mar 2024
Stibbards made a difficult and emotional occasion go very smoothly.
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Graeme,
thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
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5 Chris Sainsbury 30th Mar 2024
Kate was brilliant. Advice and guidance excellent. Communications timely and helpful.
On the day the team were very good. Their guidance was very much appreciated. Please pass on our thanks to the team.Dave Ponton replied
Dear Chris, Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned -
5 Julie Shute 30th Mar 2024
All the staff at Stibbards were very helpful, kind and caring at such a sad time. The family of Lilian thank them very much.
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Julie, 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 Debbie Hayman 26th Mar 2024
I would like to say ‘Thank you’ to you all at Stibbards for your kind care & attention whilst looking after my father and the details regarding his funeral. Many thanks to Martin Stibbard as he was absolutely fantastic with helping my mother and looking after us all. She was so grateful for him.
Stibbards are exemplary & really are totally amazing … with the managing of all the details and the final touches that did not go unnoticed.
Your service on the day was carried out with such dignity and respect ; it was well regarded by our whole family . So many of our family and friends commented on how wonderful everything was. You took great care of everyone and everything that needed to be done.
The leaflets were the best we have ever seen , so very well presented.
So , I wanted to say, Thank you 🙏.Martin Stibbards replied
Dear Debbie, thank you for your kind and gracious words. From the first moment we met with you, it was obvious what a special person in your lives that Dad was. Thank you for allowing us to honour his life and celebrate the special person that he was to you, the family and all those that knew him, we hope we served you well. Warmest regards, Martin and the team. -
5 Sara Bowden 30th Mar 2024
The staff couldn’t be more helpful. Nothing is too much trouble for them. I would highly recommend.
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4 Nicola Spear 28th Mar 2024
Highly professional and a great support at a difficult time.
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5 Suzanne Sherlock 26th Mar 2024
A special thank you to Diane at Stibbards in Hockley who provided a fabulous service and was extremely kind and compassionate. Also a thank you to funeral director Scott and his team.
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Suzanne, thank you for allowing us to come into your lives at such a difficult time. I am so pleased that all went well on the day and that Scott and Diane looked after you with such great care. -
5 Samuels Beverley 25th Mar 2024
So professional and kind throughout this difficult process. Thank you for supporting our family
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Beverley, 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 Christine Morris 24th Mar 2024
Everyone was friendly and professional. David, Wendy and Rebecca at Rayleigh were very helpful. On the day of funeral Scott was absolutely excellent. David was so helpful with all the changes that we had to make with delaying my Dad’s funeral due to Mum dying a month later. We had a double funeral for both parents.
Christine Morris