S. Stibbards & Sons, Canvey Island

243 reviews

A family-owned funeral home on Canvey Island supporting families in Essex with compassionate and caring funeral services

Latest Verified Reviews

Wilma Staines 16th Jul 2024

Professional and supportive throughout the process.

Paul Wanless 15th Jul 2024

As professional as ever  Such a dedicated and caring team  Special thanks to Kate and Stuart  You are so caring 

Marc Darnell 12th Jul 2024

Highly recommended, they made everything so easy for us and were always available if we had any questions.  We could not thank them enough. 

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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

22 Canvey Rd
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0LW

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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: 01268 833441

About Us

The caring team at S Stibbards & Sons understand that contacting a funeral director can seem daunting, but with over 150 years experience, 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 Canvey Island and the surrounding area, at whatever time of day or night it is needed.

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

S Stibbards & Sons’ Canvey Island 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 being taken care of. Should you prefer support in more familiar surroundings, a home visit can be arranged.

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 can travel in comfort, driven by their professional staff. Traditional horse-drawn hearses, vintage vehicles and other bespoke options can also be arranged.

S Stibbards & Sons is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and Society of Allied 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 a compassionate and helpful funeral service on Canvey Island.

Latest Obituaries

Victor Charles    Clements (Vic)

Victor Charles Clements (Vic)

May 1945 - Jul 2024

Rayner   Prouse

Rayner Prouse

Dec 1947 - Jul 2024

Michael John (Mick)   Benns

Michael John (Mick) Benns

Oct 1946 - Jul 2024

Victor Charles (Vic)   Thorogood

Victor Charles (Vic) Thorogood

Jun 1945 - Jul 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Wilma Staines 16th Jul 2024

    Professional and supportive throughout the process.

  • 5 Paul Wanless 15th Jul 2024

    As professional as ever 
    Such a dedicated and caring team 
    Special thanks to Kate and Stuart 
    You are so caring 

  • 5 Marc Darnell 12th Jul 2024

    Highly recommended, they made everything so easy for us and were always available if we had any questions. 
    We could not thank them enough. 

  • 5 Clare Roberts 17th Jun 2024

    From start to finish I felt completely supported by every member of the team at Stibbards. Everyone acted compassionately and did everything they could to make the funeral go smoothly. I would recommend Stibbards wholeheartedly.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Clare, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Bernie Langley 17th Jun 2024

    Very professional and the taem were always there when we needed any questions answered.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Bernie,
    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 Ken Hawkins 16th Jun 2024

    All the staff and in particular Stuart and Sue, were extremely helpful, courteous and friendly at all times. I could not have wished for better at a very sad time when I lost my wife.

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Ken, 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 Stuart and Sue looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Dawn Wooldridge 27th May 2024

    Stibbards are just so helpful and compassionate and will go above and beyond for their client and your loved one.
    It gave me such reassurance to know that my loved one was in such respectful and capable care.
    Thank you.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Dawn, 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 Gary Sussex 20th May 2024

    Great service delivered with dignity and respect for the family

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Gary, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very pleased to have had the opportunity to care for you during such a difficult time.

  • 5 Emma Bentley 17th May 2024

    The care, sensitivity and attention to detail from the whole team at Stibbards is second to none.
    They make you feel like you have an extra friend on hand to guide you gently through what is of course an incredibly difficult time.
    They helped us to give our wonderful Mum the send off she deserved.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Emma, we are so pleased that you felt supported and cared for during the arrangements for your beloved Mum. she had the send-off she deserved, and this will hopefully bring you comfort in the future
  • 5 Tina Hamblin 7th May 2024

    We were supported by Kate who was so kind and caring throughout. Mum was looked after in the highest of care. What was a very traumatic and devastating time was made much easier to handle with this fantastic team of professional people. I will never be able to thank them enough.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Tina, Kate 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 Elaine Nancollas 6th May 2024

    Everything was perfect. Kate was very helpful all the way through and our guide on the day was absolutely amazing. We couldn’t have asked for more, all of the Stibbards colleagues we had contact with were so courteous and helped us all the way through this difficult time. 

    Lee Marston replied
    We are so pleased, that Kate and the rest of the team were able to provide a fitting farewell for Bernard and you as a family were well looked after.
  • 5 Jeffrey Crow 1st Apr 2024

    Very professional.

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Jeffrey, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 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. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Chris, Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Lisa Smith 15th Mar 2024

    Excellent service. The staff are very helpful & understanding of all circumstances. The priest that conducted the service "Jon" had taken into account of the difficulties & had arranged the sermon accordingly. Over all outstanding. A special thanks to "Stephen" for his support on the day.

    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 Susan Edwards 12th Mar 2024

    Very well managed. Respectful at all times. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Susan, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Jane Allen 11th Mar 2024

    My lovely mum was cared for by Stibbards Canvey. Kate was wonderful and I know my mum was safe and cared for and all my wishes for mum was taken care of professionally but also with empathy. Stuart and all the team carried out my mums funeral with the most respect and as a family we were so grateful to them all. They are all so approachable and really cared. I could not fault one thing about Stibbards of Canvey. They really were the right choice for my lovely mum.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jane, Kate and Stuart 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 Cliff Macdonald 11th Mar 2024

    S. Stibbards & Sons have shown the utmost compassion and provided our family with an impeccable service for our late Mothers funeral, with Kate being a tower of strength for us. Thank you.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Cliff, we are so pleased, that Kate and the rest of the team were able to provide a fitting farewell for Doreen and you as a family were well looked after.
  • 5 Maxine Edwards 10th Mar 2024

    For the second time of using Stibbards in Canvey Island, the service once again was excellent from start to finish. I received so much help and support from Kate in the office, nothing was ever too much trouble, it certainly helped to make a very difficult situation easier. On the day of the funeral, the men involved were impeccable and myself and family were treated with so much respect. I would definitely recommend Stibbards.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Maxine,thank you for putting your trust in us once again and I am so pleased that Kate and the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with Kate who always tries to go above and beyond.
  • 5 Jennifer Sartain 23rd Feb 2024

    Thank you doesn’t even come close to the help, support and attention to detail that was provided to us during the lead up and day of our dad’s funeral. The care and respect given to dad whilst at the chapel of rest. 
    Thank you Kate, Scott and all the team. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jennifer, 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 Kate looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Bernadette McNulty 22nd Feb 2024

    Bernadette McNulty
    Just would like to say a big thank you to Stewart and team at Stibbards, and Kate what lovely people and helpful they were, when my cousin Michael was in their hands they helped in every way they could not do enough, they were so polite and Kind. God Bless you all 🙏🕯️

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Bernadette, I am so pleased that Stuart Kate 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 Lisa Hayter 20th Feb 2024

    My mum’s funeral was absolutely perfect, Stibbards took all the pressure away from us and thought of everything. Thank you so much 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Lisa, 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 Michelle Baldwin 13th Feb 2024

    The family of Michael John Hedges would very much like to thank the whole team at Stibbards & Sons for their faultless service from beginning to end. Kate with whom we initially dealt with was so considerate, then meeting Stuart who made sure the whole day went smoothly. Emma the Celebrant was spot on with the service. Overall a great, even though sad day. The truck was a great send-off for our dad and the coffin with the engraving looked amazing. Thanks again to Stibbards.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Michelle, we are so pleased that Kate, Stuart and the team were able to support and care for you as a family so well on the day and during the arrangements for your beloved Dad. We are so pleased that he had the send-off he deserved, and this will hopefully bring you comfort in the future.
  • 5 Peter Watkins 26th Jan 2024

    Nothing was to much trouble for Kate at the Canvey office. She answered my many questions and phone calls and was able to offer much needed advice. On the day the funeral men were very efficient and professional.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Peter, 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 Kate and the team looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Keith Garner 9th Jan 2024

    Very impressed with the professionalism shown throughout the whole company. They made sure all of our needs and requirements were satisfied. We couldn’t have asked for a better send off for our Mum.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Keith, Dear Christina, we are so pleased that you felt supported and cared for during the arrangements for your beloved Mum and that she had the send-off she deserved, and this will hopefully bring you comfort in the future.
  • 5 Jackie Berkeley 24th Dec 2023

    My arranged my husbands funeral. The service and care we received from start to finish was excellent. Nothing was to much trouble. Even a request for a finger print. Thank you so much at this hard time. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jackie,

    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.

Address
22 Canvey Rd
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0LW

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Wilma Staines 16th Jul 2024

Professional and supportive throughout the process.

Paul Wanless 15th Jul 2024

As professional as ever  Such a dedicated and caring team  Special thanks to Kate and Stuart  You are so caring 

Marc Darnell 12th Jul 2024

Highly recommended, they made everything so easy for us and were always available if we had any questions.  We could not thank them enough. 

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