S. Stibbards & Sons, Hockley

211 reviews

A family-owned funeral home in Hockley village supporting families with compassionate and caring funeral services

Latest Verified Reviews

Jim Camp 4th Dec 2023

Everyone at Stibbards was very caring considerate and polite. They provided a very easy and professional service from start to finish

Robert Weston 2nd Dec 2023

Excellent service,  very helpful and respectful. 

Jacqui Richardson 26th Nov 2023

Always helpful, always there if you need them. Thank you

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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

7 Spa Road, Hockley,
Hockley
Essex
SS5 4AZ

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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 967001

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 Hockley and the surrounding villages, including Foulness Island, 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’ Hockley funeral home provides a calm and tranquil atmosphere in which to make funeral arrangements. It has a private chapel of rest where you can spend precious time with your 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 will 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 in Hockley Village.

Latest Obituaries

William   (Bill) Nunn

William (Bill) Nunn

Jun 1931 - Oct 2024

Molly   Stalker

Molly Stalker

Oct 1942 - Oct 2024

Pamela Margery   Dunt

Pamela Margery Dunt

Aug 1939 - Sep 2024

Colin Arthur   Pavely

Colin Arthur Pavely

Apr 1949 - Aug 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jim Camp 4th Dec 2023

    Everyone at Stibbards was very caring considerate and polite. They provided a very easy and professional service from start to finish

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jim, 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 Robert Weston 2nd Dec 2023

    Excellent service,  very helpful and respectful. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Robert, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Jacqui Richardson 26th Nov 2023

    Always helpful, always there if you need them.
    Thank you

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jacqui, 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 Della Loughlin 21st Nov 2023

    Diane was brilliant, she was really patient with us and answered all our questions. She made the whole process easy and we had nothing to worry about on the day. Nothing was too much, we were really pleased we picked Stibbards and would recommend them in the future. Thanks again. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Della, I am so pleased that Diane and the team took such diligent care of you, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Ryan Bennett 21st Nov 2023

    Very good funeral, from the start everything ran smoothly right through to the actual day of the funeral not one problem at all, which made the process a whole lot easier 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Ryan, 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. I wish you and the family all the best for the future.
  • 5 Christine Cantello 19th Nov 2023

    My son and I can not praise highly enough the care compassion and understanding we received after the sudden loss of my husband the team at Hockley are outstanding and made everything so much easier for us

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Christine, 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 Lyn Pallett 18th Nov 2023

    Everything my family asked stibbards hockley to arrange for our late mums funeral was completed professionally and with dignity and respect.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Lyn, We are so pleased, that Diane and the rest of the team were able to provide a fitting farewell for mum and you as a family were well looked after.
  • 5 Dennis Tattoo 13th Nov 2023

    Throughout the process of organising my Mum's funeral, Stibbards provided helpful advice and a thoroughly professional service, for which all the family was grateful. Highly recommended.

    Lee Marston replied
    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, it was so lovely to look after you and your family your kind words and recommendation are gratefully received.
  • 5 Isobel Worsnop 2nd Nov 2023

    So many thanks for the care and professionalism shown by all staff which made making the arrangements far less stressful than anticipated. The attending staff at the service were supportive and helpful 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Isobel,
    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 Annette Budd 23rd Oct 2023

    Wonderful throughout, Diane was very helpful sorting things out and keeping us informed. On the day Simon was amazing, personable, thoughtful and attentive could not have wished for better. Thank you. 😃

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Annette, I am so pleased that Diane, Simon 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 Graham Fowler 14th Oct 2023

    All staff involved were very kind and extremely helpful.
    They all made what was obviously a very emotional time a lot easier than it might have been.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Graham, on behalf of 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 Nicola Hunt 13th Oct 2023

    From the moment we made the call they have been wonderful.  Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you again xx

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Nicola, 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 Kelly Maddocks 1st Oct 2023

    Diane was very supportive and kind and was always there to answer any queries we had.
    On the day, they were very professional and could not fault them at all.
    They were very kind and communication was good

  • 5 Sue De Manbey 22nd Sep 2023

    Excellent service, from planning to the day itself. Thank you very much.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Sue, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, I am so pleased that all was as you wished.
  • 5 Paul Saggers 4th Sep 2023

    Thank you so much for your care & support from your planning right up until the actual day.  Such kind people, we will always be grateful for the service that we received as a family 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Paul,
    thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Julie Brown 3rd Sep 2023

    Lovely caring service held our hands every step of the way through a very difficult time.

    Lee Marston 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 Lynne Hodson 20th Aug 2023

    Used Hockley branch.Lovely and helpful in the office. And couldn't fault them on the day. Courteous and respectful. Would recommend

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Lynne, 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 Anthony Weale 16th Aug 2023

    We were looked after by Diane and the Stibbards team in a caring and sensitive manner from start to finish. Many thanks. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Anthony, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Diane. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden
  • 5 Vivienne Ware 5th Aug 2023

    Extremely professional and guided me through what was needed to be arranged. Very kind and friendly and most understanding of my hurt at the loss of my husband.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Vivienne, thank you for your kind sentiments. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden
  • 5 Heather Pratten 30th Jul 2023

    E verything was perfect, the people involved were extremely caring & helpful.
    The Minister 's service was said to be one of the best people had been to.
    I cannot thank everyone enough.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Heather, Dear Tracy, on behalf of 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 Dianne Dastur 29th Jul 2023

    Stibbards looked after mum from the beginning right up to her celebration of life service. We were shown the utmost respect and professionalism throughout and we really felt in safe hands. All of the arrangements were made efficiently and without any fuss, we were encouraged to ask as many questions as we wanted and we were never made to feel a nuisance, we just felt supported from beginning to end. Every service Stibbards offered, was of a very high standard, we could have not asked for any more. Thank you for making a very tough time in our lives a thing of absolute beauty and respect. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Dianne, 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 Kevin Edwards 27th Jul 2023

    Every thing went like clockwork, a very efficient service for all aspects of the business.
    Thank you very much.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Kevin, 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 Colleen Halsey 24th Jul 2023

    Everything was perfect and they are very helpful every step of the way . Diane was on hand anytime i needed a question answered ver good.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Colleen, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Diane. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden
  • 5 Mandi Stephens 18th Jul 2023

    I was really impressed with the professionalism and empathy showed to me, throughout the whole time. I never felt rushed or pressurized into making any decisions. Martin who I delt with was amazing, he was happy to sit and listen to stories about my Mum, and held my hand through everything. It could not of been better . I hope it’s a long time before I have to organize another funeral, but if and when I do, it will certainly be Stibbards I would use . Thank you for making Mums funeral special ❤️

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Mandi, Martin 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 Patricia Brettell 17th Jul 2023

    Funeral arrangements and funeral itself carried out with professionalism and sympathy 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Patricia, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned

Address
7 Spa Road, Hockley,
Hockley
Essex
SS5 4AZ

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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

Jim Camp 4th Dec 2023

Everyone at Stibbards was very caring considerate and polite. They provided a very easy and professional service from start to finish

Robert Weston 2nd Dec 2023

Excellent service,  very helpful and respectful. 

Jacqui Richardson 26th Nov 2023

Always helpful, always there if you need them. Thank you

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