S. Stibbards & Sons, Leigh-on-Sea

314 reviews

A caring funeral home in Leigh-on-Sea supporting families in the Southend-On-Sea area

Latest Verified Reviews

Patricia Couzens 21st Dec 2024

The funeral for my Sister on Tuesday 17th December was carried out with the utmost dignity and respect. From our first initial visit to your Leigh office until the day of the funeral itself, we received nothing but kindness from every member of your staff. Thank you.

Emma Robinson 20th Dec 2024

You made the process so easy in such a difficult time. Thank you.

Lee Mann 10th Dec 2024

Incredibly professional and sincere with all aspects of the funeral. I cannot fault S. Stibbards & Sons (Leigh on sea) and recommend them highly. 

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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

1032 London Rd
Leigh-on-Sea
Essex
SS9 3ND

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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 680395

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 Leigh-on-Sea 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’ Leigh-on-Sea 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 will travel in comfort, driven by their professional staff. Funerals can also be tailored with a traditional horse-drawn hearse, or vintage vehicles.

S Stibbards & Sons is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and The 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 Southend-On-Sea.

Latest Obituaries

Barbara   Woollard

Barbara Woollard

Jan 1939 - Dec 2024

Margaret   Desborough

Margaret Desborough

May 1936 - Dec 2024

Sharon   Riley

Sharon Riley

Apr 1958 - Nov 2024

Colleen   Palmer

Colleen Palmer

Jul 1929 - Dec 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Patricia Couzens 21st Dec 2024

    The funeral for my Sister on Tuesday 17th December was carried out with the utmost dignity and respect.

    From our first initial visit to your Leigh office until the day of the funeral itself, we received nothing but kindness from every member of your staff.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Emma Robinson 20th Dec 2024

    You made the process so easy in such a difficult time. Thank you.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Emma, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 Lee Mann 10th Dec 2024

    Incredibly professional and sincere with all aspects of the funeral. I cannot fault S. Stibbards & Sons (Leigh on sea) and recommend them highly. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Lee, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Sue Wickenden 9th Dec 2024

    Being fairly new to the area, I wasn’t sure which funeral director to choose. I’m so glad I chose Stibbards. They have been wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble and so helpful and caring. The funeral was exactly as planned. I couldn’t have wished for a more caring company. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Sue, 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 Paul Sentance 8th Dec 2024

    Stibbards service and courtesy was excellent from start to finish.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Paul, 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 Alan Radford 1st Dec 2024

    Stibbard's made my difficult time so much easier. They assisted in all that had to be done from funeral arrangements to photographs for the tribute. They made my life so much easier and always acted with compassion and understanding. On the day, Stibbard's staff were extremely professional and caring. They greatly contributed to a memorable day for my wife. I thank you all for easing my woes and concerns. I don't think my wife could have received a better send off.

    Regards,

    Alan Radford

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Alan, 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 Tom Broderick 24th Nov 2024

    Thank you so much feels so inadequate for your service, personal support and attention to detail.

    While having the need to come to you is always sad regardless of the circumstances, as a family it is made easier by knowing we will be welcomed and will never have to question the quality or service that will follow.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Tom, 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 Gary Watts 18th Nov 2024

    Debbie was really supportive in a very sad situation. I will always be grateful to Stibbards for the service they provided from when my father died, through to his send off. I would thoroughly recommend them to others in that difficult time of losing a loved one.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Gary, I am so pleased that Debbie 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 Peter Marshall 29th Oct 2024

    Everything was spot on and the celebrant was brilliant, showing a real empathy 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Peter, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Julia Dowell 21st Oct 2024

    My family and I would like to thank Stibbards, especially Debbie, who calmly guided us through the process with ease and kindness and helpfully reminding me of what needed to be done at a time where my head was all over the place!

    We also would like to thank Scott and his team who did an excellent job of guiding us at the funeral with dignity, grace and kind words.

    We would highly recommend Stibbards.

    Julia Dowell and family.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Julia, on behalf of Debbie 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 Maureen Moss 20th Oct 2024

    The care and respect shown to us as a family, was exemplary. 
       We had excellent guidance throughout the planning of the funeral and on the day too .

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Maureen, 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 Pauline Shepherd 18th Oct 2024

    Empathetic helpful and very supportive. Thank you so much, Debbie and team. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Pauline, 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 Debbie and the team looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Martin Harper 18th Oct 2024

    Everything went on time with no problems at all. The service was also excellent everyone remarked how good it was.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Martin, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Michelle Daly 13th Oct 2024

    Excellent service ,very considerate ,understanding and suggestion's taken into account and fulfilled where Possible 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Michelle,
    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 Samantha Beasley 7th Oct 2024

    Highly recommend Stibbards. Nothing was a problem, communication was brilliant. I have no fault with the service we received! Thank you 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Samantha, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Valerie Griffin 1st Oct 2024

    Stibbards did everything we asked of them to make this sad day run smoothly. The Funeral service was dignified and personal, the Order of Service was just as I wanted it to be printed. Simon went the extra mile by arranging photos of John's life at the wake afterwards and collected the message I had written from the coffin flowers and brought it home for me to keep.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Valerie, Dear Christine, I am so pleased that 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 Andrew Moore 29th Sep 2024

    Made the funeral process very easy and smooth.

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Andrew, 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 Jill Iles 29th Sep 2024

    Kindness and help were given at all times thank you

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jill, 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 Maureen Rampersaud 15th Sep 2024

    It was a great comfort to be able to leave all the arrangements to such a professional company. Debbie and all the team handled it all with care and sensitivity.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Maureen, we are so pleased, that Debbie and the rest of the team were able to provide a fitting farewell for Gy and you as a family were well looked after.
  • 5 Alice Hillson 13th Sep 2024

    Stibbards were excellent for my father’s funeral. Everything was easy and smooth - I cannot recommend highly enough.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Alice, Thank you Someone for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Barbara Dresner 9th Sep 2024

    We cannot recommend Stibbards highly enough, from the impeccable attention to detail to the pall bearers team. The funeral director Scott was perfect in his sincerity and helpfulness. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Barbara, We are so pleased, that Scott and the rest of the team were able to provide a fitting farewell for Bob and you as a family were well looked after.
  • 5 Tammy Horwood 6th Sep 2024

    A very professional team from office to drivers that took the stress out of things at a difficult time. A beautiful service conducted by Emma Walker. We would also like to thank the drivers for helping us when the keys got locked in the house. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Tammy, 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 those who always tries to go above and beyond.
  • 5 Claire Vaufrouard 2nd Sep 2024

    Very helpful, guided us through the process and ensured mums funeral was what we wanted it to be.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Claire, 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 Roderick McLauchlan 2nd Sep 2024

    From start to finish. Excellent care and service.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Roderick,
    Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Karen Rockingham 26th Aug 2024

    From start to finish we received excellent helpful and supportive service. Debbie made it all easy. The funeral was one of the best according to a guest at the chapel. We wanted a West Ham theme and  that’s exactly what we got. I cannot rate the experience highly enough.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Karen, I am so pleased that Debbie and the team took such diligent care of you and the family and you felt that the service was a reflection of your wishes

Address
1032 London Rd
Leigh-on-Sea
Essex
SS9 3ND

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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

Patricia Couzens 21st Dec 2024

The funeral for my Sister on Tuesday 17th December was carried out with the utmost dignity and respect. From our first initial visit to your Leigh office until the day of the funeral itself, we received nothing but kindness from every member of your staff. Thank you.

Emma Robinson 20th Dec 2024

You made the process so easy in such a difficult time. Thank you.

Lee Mann 10th Dec 2024

Incredibly professional and sincere with all aspects of the funeral. I cannot fault S. Stibbards & Sons (Leigh on sea) and recommend them highly. 

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