S. Stibbards & Sons, Hadleigh

355 reviews

A caring funeral home in Essex supporting families in the Hadleigh, Thundersley and Benfleet areas

Latest Verified Reviews

David Maloney 5th Mar 2025

I just wanted to send you a short note to say many thanks to yourself David, and the team at Stibbards, for all of your help with Mum’s funeral. Monday was a very sad day, but ever ... ything went as well as we could have wished for which was a great comfort to us. The whole team were extremely professional. more

Sharon Wilde 27th Feb 2025

 Wonderful supportive staff.

Stuart Smith 13th Jan 2025

Stibbards were extremely caring, compassionate and professional, helping us as a family to navigate a very difficult time. Always very responsive and flexible, nothing was too much ...  trouble. Thank you so much to Leo and the team for their support and guidance. From the initial phone call right up to the funeral service itself, they were there every step of the way and helped to give my Dad a send off he would’ve been proud of.  more

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

4 Commonhall Lane
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 2RN

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01702 680338

About Us

The caring team at S Stibbards & Sons understand that contacting a funeral director can seem daunting, but they are there to listen, reassure and support families at this very difficult time.

As a funeral home with family values at its heart, its focus is upon providing compassionate funeral care to families in Hadleigh and the surrounding area, at whatever time of day or night it is needed.

At a very difficult time, when it can be hard to focus on decision-making, it is the role of the caring team to listen and support families in a reassuring space where they can focus on their loved one.

S Stibbards & Sons’ Hadleigh funeral home provides a calm and tranquil atmosphere in which to make funeral arrangements. It has a private chapel of rest where families can spend precious time with their loved one, reassured that their funeral wishes are administered to. Should you prefer support in more familiar surroundings, a home visit can be arranged with a member of this caring funeral home.

Whether families prefer a full traditional funeral service, or a quiet farewell tailored to their needs, funeral director Martin Stibbards and his experienced staff aim to ensure that the arrangements fulfil every family’s wishes.

Stibbards offers a fleet of modern Jaguar hearses and limousines to ensure families and their loved one will travel in comfort, driven by their professional staff. Funerals can also be tailored with a traditional horse-drawn hearse, or vintage vehicles.

The Hadleigh funeral home is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and independent funeral homes association, SAIF and meets the high standards set by both.

It offers Golden Charter funeral plans to those who are considering the future, while as part of its support for families, it offers in-house bereavement counselling.

Call S Stibbards & Sons for compassionate funeral service in Hadleigh, Thundersley and Benfleet, at a very difficult time.

Latest Obituaries

Jill Ann   Ridley

Jill Ann Ridley

Apr 1935 - Mar 2025

Patricia (Pat)    Irene Joan Findlay

Patricia (Pat) Irene Joan Findlay

Mar 2025 - May 1940

Alan   Andrews

Alan Andrews

Nov 1941 - Jan 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 David Maloney 5th Mar 2025

    I just wanted to send you a short note to say many thanks to yourself David, and the team at Stibbards, for all of your help with Mum’s funeral. Monday was a very sad day, but everything went as well as we could have wished for which was a great comfort to us. The whole team were extremely professional.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear David,
    thank you so much for your kind words. It means a great deal to us, David and the team will be pleased to know that they were able to provide some comfort during such a difficult time. We are glad to hear that everything went as smoothly as possible and that we could be of help to you and your family.

  • 5 Sharon Wilde 27th Feb 2025

     Wonderful supportive staff.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Sharon,
    thank you for your kind words. We are pleased to hear you felt supported by our team.
  • 5 Stuart Smith 13th Jan 2025

    Stibbards were extremely caring, compassionate and professional, helping us as a family to navigate a very difficult time. Always very responsive and flexible, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much to Leo and the team for their support and guidance. From the initial phone call right up to the funeral service itself, they were there every step of the way and helped to give my Dad a send off he would’ve been proud of. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Stuart, on behalf of Leo 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.
  • 5 Elsie Townsend 23rd Dec 2024

    Everyone was very kind and caring from beginning to end. They were always there when help was needed.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Elise, 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 Stephen Greenfield 13th Dec 2024

    We have relied on Stibbards twice and they have been fantastic both times . Thank you

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Stephen, 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 Janet Essex 8th Dec 2024

    Kind, respectful & easy to deal with 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Janet, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Patrick Richardson 30th Nov 2024

    Very professional from the beginning. Compassionate and understanding. Fantastic service by everyone 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Patrick, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Carol Giggins 18th Nov 2024

    We met Lauren on our initial visit at Hadleigh and subsequently dealt with Leo, both of whom were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was handled with compassion and understanding.
    On the day of the funeral our Conductor Stuart and the team were professional and helped a very difficult day run smoothly. 
    We would like to thank everyone at Stibbards for their help and would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
    Many thanks.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Carol, thank you for your kind words and particular praise for Lauren, Leo and Stuart. We are so pleased that the care you received met with your expectations and thank you for recommending our family run company.
  • 5 Zoe Lane 17th Oct 2024

    Excellent service from start to finish

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Zoe, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Valerie Poulton 15th Oct 2024

    From start to finish Stibbards could not have been more helpful.Did my husband proud
    Would thoroughly recommend them!

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Valerie, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Glenn & Sharon Whellams 7th Oct 2024

    With many thanks

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Glen and Sharon, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Maria Banham 3rd Oct 2024

    I would like to say that I found the staff that dealt with my Father's funeral most helpful and courteous at all times no matter what the query and nothing was a problem for them. The respect that they showed was wonderful and much appreciated by myself and my family especially Lauren and Scott.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Maria, on behalf of Lauren, 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.
  • 5 Terry Geraghty 21st Sep 2024

    I'd like to thank you from myself and my family for everything you did to make the funeral service such a special occasion. Your timeliness, attention to detail, empathy and consideration bore testament to the recommendations we had from others that led to us choosing Stibbards to look after the funeral arrangements for us. We would not hesitate in enlisting your services again.
    Special thanks go to Lauren who helped us through the arrangements and to Lee who led the team on the day, but thanks also to everyone we have spoken with and who have worked towards Dad's final journey. Thank you

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Terry, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, it was so lovely to look after you and your family and I am so pleased that all was as you wished. 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 Ian King 9th Sep 2024

    Very friendly, thoughtful and efficient. Helped us throughout the process leading up to the funeral and on the day of the funeral itself.

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Ian, 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
  • 5 Joanne Brownsword 20th Aug 2024

    Provided a wonderful service at such a difficult time

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Joanne,
    thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Mandy Cornell 23rd Jul 2024

    From the moment Scott came to pick Dad up we were treated with the upmost compassion, like we were family. Lauren and David helped us make a hard day a little easier.
    All the staff we had the pleasure of meeting were professional but showed so much compassion.
    Thank you all, especially Scott x

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Mandy, 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 Teresa Henderson 14th Jul 2024

    The service the family received went above and beyond, with you checking when I had trouble getting the death certificate, to the respect you gave my mother on the day of her funeral. You have been my family's funeral directors since my grandfather died in 1977 and I would not use any other.
    Many Thanks for all you have done for us.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Teresa, we are so pleased that our team were able to support and care for you as a family so well. I know that we have cared for your family on a number of occasions, 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 Annabel Ward 9th Jul 2024

    This is the second time we have used Stibbards. They provided a very professional and helpful service. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you very much to the team.

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Annabel, thank you for putting your trust in us once again and I am so pleased that the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with them, they always tries to go above and beyond.
  • 5 Sally Potter 28th Jun 2024

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  • 5 Anthony Payne 11th Jun 2024

    From the start to the finish, Stibbards provided a sensitive and totally professional service. They arranged everything perfectly. In this sad time their help and service was just perfect.
    Thank you to all at Stibbards & Sons.

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Anthony, 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
  • 5 Greg Faux 10th Jun 2024

    First class send-oof for dad!

    Lee Marston replied
    Dar Greg, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Yvonne Turner 14th May 2024

    Everything went as planned, timing was perfect, staff were very caring and courteous throughout both church and crematorium.
    Excellent and professional.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Yvonne, 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 Victoria Brooks 6th May 2024

    Every moment of my Grandmother’s funeral arrangements were sensitively and thoughtfully handled by Lauren and the team. I honestly can’t recommend them enough. You’re in good hands with Stibbards. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Victoria, on behalf of Lauren 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.
  • 5 Linda O'Leary 22nd Apr 2024

    Stibbards were kind, compassionate and very professional and were always on hand to answer any queries we had.  I would not hesitate to recommend them. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Linda, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.

Address
4 Commonhall Lane
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 2RN

Open map

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

David Maloney 5th Mar 2025

I just wanted to send you a short note to say many thanks to yourself David, and the team at Stibbards, for all of your help with Mum’s funeral. Monday was a very sad day, but ever ... ything went as well as we could have wished for which was a great comfort to us. The whole team were extremely professional. more

Sharon Wilde 27th Feb 2025

 Wonderful supportive staff.

Stuart Smith 13th Jan 2025

Stibbards were extremely caring, compassionate and professional, helping us as a family to navigate a very difficult time. Always very responsive and flexible, nothing was too much ...  trouble. Thank you so much to Leo and the team for their support and guidance. From the initial phone call right up to the funeral service itself, they were there every step of the way and helped to give my Dad a send off he would’ve been proud of.  more

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