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

Trevor Bliss 10th Mar 2019

Many thanks for your sympathetic arrangements for the Funeral of my beloved Hilary. Thank you also to Louise and Scott for their very personal touch. This made the arranging more bearable.

Robert Dart 4th Mar 2019

I would like to thank all staff at Stibbards for your attention to detail in all the arrangements and for making the funeral process as simple and uncomplicated as possible.

Andrew Plummer 22nd Feb 2019

Overall the service was good, we asked to be driven down Central Avenue Southend when we arranged the funeral and was told it was possible but on the day it didn't happen. All members of Stibbards staff were kind and courteous to my family. They went the extra mile to make the day go well.

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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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Trevor Bliss 10th Mar 2019

    Many thanks for your sympathetic arrangements for the Funeral of my beloved Hilary. Thank you also to Louise and Scott for their very personal touch. This made the arranging more bearable.

  • 5 Robert Dart 4th Mar 2019

    I would like to thank all staff at Stibbards for your attention to detail in all the arrangements and for making the funeral process as simple and uncomplicated as possible.

  • 4 Andrew Plummer 22nd Feb 2019

    Overall the service was good, we asked to be driven down Central Avenue Southend when we arranged the funeral and was told it was possible but on the day it didn't happen. All members of Stibbards staff were kind and courteous to my family. They went the extra mile to make the day go well.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Andrew, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I am deeply sorry that we did not drive down central avenue as you had requested and please once again accept our apology for this oversight on our part. I am pleased however that overall we met your expectations and it was a privilege to personally look after you all on the day. Warm regards Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Audrey Davie 3rd Feb 2019

    Excellent service, from the first call we made to the office, to the end of the service and the ride to the wake. 
    Louise was extremely well organised and professional through.  Scott and his team equally well organised and professional. They collectively made the whole experience more easy to deal with. Thank you. 
    Audrey, Sue and Neil. 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Audrey, Sue and Neil, thank you for taking the time to share your experience of the professional service afforded to you by Louise, Scott and the team from our Hockley office, your comments will be warmly received by all concerned and I will ensure they are passed on. Many thanks, Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Susan Gooding 27th Jan 2019

    Excellent service from Stibbards. Very caring and helpful and understanding. Would highly recommend their services. Everyone I dealt with was wonderful.

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Susan, thank you for taking the time to leave us your excellent review, I am glad that Louise and Scott looked after you and the family so well. Warm regards Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Jane Imray 22nd Jan 2019

    To all at Stibbards 
    On behalf of my family I thankyou for all your kindness, compassion and support.
    Truly appreciated.
    Thank you Louise  for always being there and also Scott for his professionalism - a true gentleman.
    ALthough a sad occasion it was also a celebration of my mother’s life leaving us with fond memories. Thank you 

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Jane, thank you for you kind words, I shall ensure that they are passed on to Scott, Louise and the rest of the team. Thank you for allowing us to help you at this difficult time. Kind regards Martin Stibbards
  • 5 Sandra Gibbons 10th Jan 2019

    Stibbards were excellent !

  • 5 Nicola Cottle 27th Dec 2018

    All the staff at Stibbards were very caring and professional throughout the process.
    Special thanks to Louise and Martin for their guidance and support.
    Greatly appreciated at such a difficult time.

  • 5 Kate Broad 24th Nov 2018

    The Hockley branch carried out the funeral for my father. They made the whole process as easy as possible and were kind and respectful all the way through. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

  • 5 Ann Hodgson 11th Nov 2018

    I was delighted with the whole experience with Stibbards, from Louise who was my first contact and was so understanding, to Daniel who conducted the funeral and was extremely kind and caring. The care and help from the entire team made a difficult day that much easier. Thank you all.

  • 5 Toni Neobard 24th Sep 2018

    A caring and thoroughly professional service from end to end. From our initial discussion
    onwards everything was made as easy as possible for us. Cars on time, good condition. The coffin, which was by no means expensive, looked excellent. The officiant proposed by the company was just what we needed. Those who came with the hearse made some helpful suggestions we'd not have thought of.
    All in all could be beaten in our view.

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

Trevor Bliss 10th Mar 2019

Many thanks for your sympathetic arrangements for the Funeral of my beloved Hilary. Thank you also to Louise and Scott for their very personal touch. This made the arranging more bearable.

Robert Dart 4th Mar 2019

I would like to thank all staff at Stibbards for your attention to detail in all the arrangements and for making the funeral process as simple and uncomplicated as possible.

Andrew Plummer 22nd Feb 2019

Overall the service was good, we asked to be driven down Central Avenue Southend when we arranged the funeral and was told it was possible but on the day it didn't happen. All members of Stibbards staff were kind and courteous to my family. They went the extra mile to make the day go well.

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