S. Stibbards & Sons
Main home: S. Stibbards & Sons, Hadleigh
2024 reviews
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5 Barbara Newbury 25th Feb 2026
From initial contact after my husband passed away, to the conclusion of the funeral, I was impressed by the sensitivity empathy and professionalism of all the staff. My husband had wanted a small, intimate, woodland graveside funeral and his and our wishes were carried out exactly as we wanted. We were never made to feel that our wishes were too unconventional or inconvenient. I would wholeheartedly recommend Stibbards & Sons to other bereaved families.
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Barbara,
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’re honoured to have supported you from the very beginning and to have carried out your husband’s wishes exactly as you hoped. Providing sensitive, individual care is always our priority, and your recommendation means a great deal to the entire team. -
5 Kenny Brown 16th Mar 2026
So kind and thoughtful to myself and my family at this very sad time of our lives we will always be grateful to you all for the respect that was given to us all we will never forget the kindness shown by a truly exceptional company Thank You Kenny Brown.
Dave Ponton replied
Thank you, Kenny, for your kind and heartfelt words. We’re deeply grateful that our team was able to support you and your family during such a difficult time, and that the care and respect shown meant so much to you. Your appreciation will never be forgotten by us. -
5 Charlotte Crawley 17th Feb 2026
Stibbards can not do enough for you, they are kind and efficient. Thank you for making my mums send off as lovely as possible.
Leo Reeve replied
Your message is deeply appreciated. We’re glad that we could be there for you and help create a meaningful and beautiful goodbye for your mum. Thank you for your trust during such an emotional time. -
5 Jayne O'Dell 27th Feb 2026
My sister and I had never arranged a funeral before, and you guided us through everything with compassion and understanding. You made a very difficult time much easier for us, and we are truly grateful.
Thank you again for all your kindness and support.Leo Reeve replied
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful words. We’re truly glad to know that our guidance and support helped make a very difficult time a little easier for you both. It was our privilege to care for your family, and we’re grateful for the trust you placed in us. -
5 Shane Garvey 16th Mar 2026
Thank you for providing such a comprehensive funeral service for Shirley Garvey, it was much appreciated
Leo Reeve replied
Thank you for your kind words. It was our privilege to care for Shirley’s arrangements, and we’re grateful to know the service was appreciated. Supporting families at such an important time means a great deal to us. -
5 Tony Marquis 17th Mar 2026
From start to finish Alison at Stibbards in Shoeburyness was excellent, very helpful and always available if I had any questions, helped with getting Mum the send off she deserved.
Leo Reeve replied
Your message is deeply appreciated. We’re glad that Alison was able to be there for you, answer your questions, and help create a fitting farewell for your mum. Thank you for allowing us to support you during such an important and emotional time. -
5 Brian Harvey 15th Mar 2026
My wife wanted to make her own funeral arrangements and Maria Stibbard came to our house. She was caring and thoughtful and guided us with dignity.
After my wife passed her body was collected.
Wendy contacted me often to offer help and to keep me updated on the order of service, musical tribute etc.
The funeral went off without a hitch and I was treated with respect at all times. All of the staff were considerate at all times leaving no matters unresolved or in doubt.Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Brian,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. It means a great deal to us. We’re honoured to have supported your wife in making her arrangements and to have been there for you throughout such a difficult time.
Maria, Wendy, and the entire team will be deeply touched by your kind words. We’re glad to know that you felt cared for, respected, and fully supported at every stage, and that the funeral service came together just as you hoped. -
5 Sarah Emmett 8th Mar 2026
Such a lovely place.
Dave Ponton replied
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re truly glad to know you felt that way — creating a calm, comforting place for families is so important to us. Your feedback means a great deal. -
5 Debra Rouessart 10th Mar 2026
Jan, David and Jay were fantastic and I was looked after from the start of what was the most awful situation, right up to the end.
Hugely grateful for their support and kindness throughout.
Debs xx
Dave Ponton replied
Thank you so much, Debs, for sharing such a kind review. It means a great deal to all of us. Jan, David and Jay were truly honoured to support you through such an incredibly difficult time, and we’re glad to know you felt looked after throughout.
Please know you remain very much in our thoughts, and we send you our warmest wishes. -
5 Susan Layzell 9th Mar 2026
The funeral was conducted just as we wished and we were very satisfied with the service provided.
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Susan,
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us. We are truly grateful. It means so much to know that Peter’s funeral was carried out just as you wished, and that our team was able to support you during such a difficult time. -
5 Samantha Duckworth 6th Mar 2026
Excellent service from start to finish. The staff are professional whilst also remaining caring and thoughtful, which was appreciated at such a difficult time. I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Stibbards.
Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Samantha, Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re truly pleased to hear that you felt supported from start to finish, and that our team’s professionalism, care, and compassion made a difference during such a difficult time. Your recommendation means a great deal to all of us at Stibbards. -
5 Carole Moore 23rd Feb 2026
Rebecca treated us with courtesy, respect and Harp professionalism throughout the process. Stuart and team looked after us and Mum equally on the day of the funeral.
Thank you allStuart Fryer replied
Dear Carole, Thank you so much for your thoughtful words. It means a great deal to us to know that Rebecca, Stuart, and the team were able to support you and your mum with the care, respect, and professionalism you deserved throughout the entire process. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. -
5 Joanne Jones 23rd Feb 2026
On behalf of our family, thank you so much for your help and guidance in planning Dad's funeral. From our initial phone call with Alison, then meeting, and all the contact leading up to the day, we felt in very safe hands, this was our first experience of arranging a funeral and although very hard you made the process much easier for us.
We couldn't have asked for more and the day was a perfect send off for Dad, everything ran smoothly and according to plan.
Scott was lovely, he and his team put us at ease and could not have done more for us on the day, they were very respectful, professional and personable.Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Joanne,
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and generous message on behalf of your family. We’re truly glad to know that from your first conversation with Alison through to the day of the service, you felt supported and in safe hands. Arranging a funeral for the first time can feel overwhelming, and it means a great deal to us that the process felt easier with our guidance.
We’re also delighted to hear that the day itself was a fitting and smooth send‑off for your dad. Scott and his team will be deeply touched by your kind words — they take great pride in being respectful, professional and personable, and it’s wonderful to know this brought comfort to you all.
Thank you again for placing your trust in us during such a difficult time. Your appreciation means more than you know. -
5 Pamela Ashton 3rd Mar 2026
From start to finish you provided an amazing service! Wendy was so helpful planning dads send off. On the day Scott was just brilliant. He went above and beyond to make sure all the family were looked after and took the stress out of everything. Thank you
Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Pamela,
Thank you so much for sharing your kind words. We’re truly grateful you took the time to let us know. It’s wonderful to hear that Wendy was able to support you while planning your dad’s send‑off, and that Scott looked after you all so well on the day. We’re glad we could help make a difficult time a little easier for your family.
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5 Lynda Woodcraft 4th Mar 2026
We was very pleased at the service we received.
From stibbards and sons.Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Lynda,
Thank you for your five‑star review. We’re so pleased to hear you were happy with the service you received from everyone involved. Your feedback means a great deal to us. -
5 Peter Walsh 23rd Feb 2026
Outstanding and sensitive support; both customer service and communication throughout was exemplary. The staff at Stibbards fully understand the extremely delicate nature of arranging and managing funerals and associated services. At no time did I have to chase or ask for clarification. My auntie's last days on this earth were treated with total respect and dignity and the family will be eternally grateful for this.
Highly recommended!Dave Ponton replied
Dear Peter,
Thank you so much for sharing such thoughtful and heartfelt words. We are truly touched by your message.
It means a great deal to us to know that you felt supported throughout every step of arranging your auntie’s funeral. We understand how delicate and emotional this time can be, and hearing that our communication, care, and organisation brought you comfort is something the whole team deeply appreciates.
We are especially moved by your comments about your auntie’s final days being treated with respect and dignity. It is an honour to care for someone so loved, and to support a family who holds her memory with such tenderness.
Thank you for placing your trust in us, and for your kind recommendation. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family, and if you need anything at all, we are here for you.
With warmest regards, -
5 Amanda Barness 20th Feb 2026
Fantastic support and help with organising and carrying out dad’s funeral.
Everyone commented on what a lovely service David Coster carried out and how lovely the order of service looked that their media team produced. A number of family members watched the service via the link and were pleased to be able to have that option so that all went well too.
Dave and the team on the funeral day were so helpful and professional and helped us tremendously.
Debbie at Leigh is such a kind, lovely, professional and organised person who helped us navigate everything at this difficult time.
We would definitely recommend Stibbards.Dave Ponton replied
Dear Amanda,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful message. It truly means a great deal to all of us.
We are honoured to have supported you in organising and carrying out your dad’s funeral. Hearing that so many people commented on the beautiful service David Coster led, and that the order of service created by our media team was so well received, is incredibly touching. We’re also very glad the livestream option helped your family feel connected, wherever they were.
Dave and the team will be so grateful to know that their help and professionalism made the day a little easier for you. And Debbie at Leigh will be deeply moved by your kind words — she cares so much about the families she supports, and it means a lot to her to know she was able to guide you through such a difficult time.
Thank you again for your trust, your kindness, and your recommendation. We are thinking of you, and if you ever need anything more, we are always here for you.
With warmest regards -
5 Christina Goodey 1st Mar 2026
I was very pleased with the respect and kindness that was shown to my Roy, myself and family throughout the whole ceremony, the people involved to name but a few Joe and David were really attentive and sympathetic, sorry they are the only ones whose names l knew. Thank you for a really great send off for my beloved husband.
Christina Goodey
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Christina,
Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt message. We are deeply touched by your words.
It was a true honour to look after Roy and to support you and your family through such an emotional day. Knowing that you felt cared for with kindness and respect means more to us than we can express. Joe and David will be so grateful to know their support made a difference, and the rest of the team—though unnamed—were equally proud to be there for you.
Your beloved Roy clearly meant the world to you, and we are humbled to have helped give him the send‑off he deserved. Thank you for allowing us to be part of such an important moment in your life.
Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts. If you ever need anything, now or in the days ahead, we are here for you.
With my warmest regards, -
5 Dimitar Shurupov 2nd Mar 2026
Excellent service! Thank you very much to take care of Lilian Thompson and for the support I received from Alison and all members of S.Stibbards
Dave Ponton replied
Dear Dimitar,
Thank you so much for your lovely message. We are truly grateful for your kind words.
It was our privilege to care for Lilian Thompson, and we are so pleased to know that Alison and all the members of S. Stibbards were able to support you during such a difficult time. Your appreciation means a great deal to the whole team.
Please know that we are thinking of you, and if there is ever anything more we can do for you, we are here.
With warm regards, -
5 Charles Warren 8th Mar 2026
Janice the FAA at Westcliff office was efficient very kind and caring. A great comfort in my loss.
David and his team on the day were very kind and caring as well. The horse drawn hearse was splendid, well turned out and the horses well behaved. My Jeni would have loved the horses best.
Very many thanks.
Michael Warren.Dave Ponton replied
Dear Michael,
Thank you for taking the time to share such kind words. We are truly touched. Knowing that Janice, David, and the team were able to offer you some comfort during such a painful time means more to us than we can say.
Your message about Jeni and the horses was especially moving. It’s clear how deeply she is loved, and we feel humbled to have played even a small part in honouring her in a way that felt right for you.
Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts. If you ever need anything, or if we can support you in any way, we are here for you.
With gentle regards, -
5 Wendy Thrale 2nd Mar 2026
The whole Stibbards team have been amazing. Their professionalism, compassion and kindness throughout the planning and delivery of my husband’s funeral was second to none.
Leo Reeve replied
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. It truly means a great deal to the whole team to know that we were able to support you during such a difficult time.
We are deeply honoured to have been entrusted with arranging your husband’s funeral. Providing care, compassion, and professionalism to every family we serve is at the heart of what we do, and your feedback reassures us that we are fulfilling that commitment.
Please know that our thoughts remain with you and your family. If there is ever anything more we can do for you, we are always here to help. -
5 Jean Lancaster 23rd Feb 2026
Thank you to Alison who guided us clearly through every step of the way with warmth and empathy, helping to alleviate any stress we were feeling, always ready to address any worries we might have.
Thank you on the day to the funeral director and funeral attendants for their professionalism, care and reassurance, for the perfect and loving way we were able to say goodbye to our dearest loved one.Leo Reeve replied
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words.
It was truly an honour to support you during such a difficult time. Alison will be deeply touched to know that her guidance and care brought you comfort and reassurance when you needed it most.
Thank you for placing your trust in us. We are grateful to have been able to help you say goodbye in a way that felt meaningful and loving for your dear loved one.
Please know that we continue to hold you in our thoughts, and we are always here if you need anything further.
With warmest regards,
Leo -
5 Daniel Crysell 16th Feb 2026
The hardest day of our lives was made that little easier by the handling of everything by Stibbards.
The empathy and compassion shown by everyone to an extremely sensitive situationnfrom start to finish was exemplary.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Daniel,
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt message. We are truly sorry for the unimaginable loss of Harry, and it was an honour to support you, your family, and everyone who cared for him during such a deeply painful time.
Knowing that our team’s care, empathy, and attention helped ease even a small part of the day means more to us than we can express. Harry was clearly loved by so many, and the respect shown by his school and community was incredibly moving.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for placing your trust in us at such a difficult moment. We will always remember looking after Harry with the utmost dignity and compassion. -
5 Stuart Ward 16th Feb 2026
We chose Stibbards of Hockley for my mum’s funeral, and I cannot speak highly enough of the care we received. The arrangements were handled by Diane Ellis, who was kind, professional, and compassionate from start to finish. She guided us through every step with patience and understanding during a very difficult time.
Diane also introduced us to Nikki Deveraux, who visited us beforehand and took great care in writing and delivering a beautiful eulogy. It truly captured Mum’s life and spirit.
The whole day was flawlessly managed by the Stibbards team. Everything ran smoothly and with dignity. Mum would have been very proud, and I’m extremely pleased we chose Stibbards.Scott Bartlett replied
Dear Stuart,
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. It means a great deal to all of us that you felt so well supported throughout the arrangements for your mum.
Diane will be truly touched by your kind words — she approaches every family with great care, and knowing her guidance brought comfort at such a difficult time is incredibly meaningful. Nikki will also be grateful to hear how much her eulogy resonated with you and captured your mum’s life so beautifully.
I’m pleased to know the day itself felt smooth, dignified, and exactly as you hoped. It was our privilege to look after your mum and your family, and we’re honoured that you placed your trust in Stibbards.
Thank you again for your heartfelt recommendation. -
5 Roy Brand 17th Feb 2026
Make the whole experience bearable at such an emotional time.
Very professional with obvious years of experience.Stuart Fryer replied
Dear Roy,
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to share your kind words. We’re truly grateful to know that our support helped make such a difficult and emotional time a little more bearable for you. Our team are committed to offering care, professionalism, and guidance built on many years of experience, and it means a great deal to hear that this made a difference.