S. Stibbards & Sons, Shoeburyness

185 reviews

A family-owned funeral home in Shoeburyness supporting families in the surrounding area with compassionate and caring funeral services

Latest Verified Reviews

Hayley Cox 29th Oct 2024

Excellent care throughout. Couldn’t have asked for more, Simon was amazing on the day. We’ll be forever grateful ☺️ 

Jackie Rudd 14th Oct 2024

Very professional and extremely supportive 

Sandra Moir 13th Sep 2024

Kind and professional staff

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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

74 Ness Road
Shoeburyness
Essex
SS3 9DG

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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 418713

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 Shoeburyness 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’ Shoeburyness funeral home was fully refurbished in 2003, and provides a calm and tranquil atmosphere in which to make funeral arrangements. It is fully accessible to wheelchair users, and 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. 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 Shoeburyness.

Latest Obituaries

Dorothy   'Dee' Kemmerling

Dorothy 'Dee' Kemmerling

Feb 1945 - Nov 2024

Steven    Duke

Steven Duke

Feb 1956 - Nov 2024

Lynn   Wealthall

Lynn Wealthall

Jun 1955 - Nov 2024

Sally    Preston

Sally Preston

Sep 1933 - Oct 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Hayley Cox 29th Oct 2024

    Excellent care throughout. Couldn’t have asked for more, Simon was amazing on the day. We’ll be forever grateful ☺️ 

  • 5 Jackie Rudd 14th Oct 2024

    Very professional and extremely supportive 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jackie, 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 Sandra Moir 13th Sep 2024

    Kind and professional staff

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Sandra, thank you for your kind words, I will ensure they are shared with all concerned
  • 5 Josephine Britto 8th Sep 2024

    David and Leo were very professional in advising us in preparation of Conrad’s funeral. Queries were promptly solved. On the day it all went smoothly under Simon’s direction.

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Josephine,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 David, Leo and Simon looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Christine Hayhurst 26th Jul 2024

    Everyone at Stibbards made sure everything was as requested as they did with my father's funeral. I would highly recommend their service. They were exceptional on the day insuring everything ran smoothly. Leo and Scott were patient, understanding and supportive.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Christine, thank you for your kind words and particular praise for Leo and Scott. 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 Kirsty Wright 21st Jul 2024

    Compassionate, helpful and empathetic throughout the whole process. Completely recommend.

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear Kirsty, 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 David Sutton 7th Jul 2024

    Dealing with bereavement and arranging a funeral at the one time you dont want to isnt easy. However Stibbards made it easy. They made useful suggestions and gave helpful advice. Nothing was too much trouble and they helped give the funeral we wanted. Leo at Shoeburyness was fantastic and Id recommend them to anyone in the same situation.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear David, I am so pleased that Leo 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 Jonathan Sedgwick 7th Jul 2024

    Leo was great.. nothing was too much trouble 
    Thankyou 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Jonathan, 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 Andrew Deadman 30th Jun 2024

    Leo at Shoebury was very very supportive.  After a difficult two years with the losses of mum Lucas, dad deadman, brother Richard then mum Brenda Leo was very kind and helped guide us through the minefield of Wakering council. On the day all members of Stibbards staff were exceptional and a credit to the company 
    Thank you. Andy and Avril Deadman and all the grandchildren X 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Andrew, thank you for putting your trust in us once again and I am so pleased that Leo and the team looked after you all so well, I will ensure that your thoughts are shared with Leo who always tries to go above and beyond.
  • 5 Pauline Chiles 21st Jun 2024

    all staff were very professional, friendly and helpful.  

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Pauline, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.
  • 5 John Badcock 18th May 2024

    Very good service from start to finish. Staff were friendly and helpful at all times. I would thoroughly recommend them.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear John, thank you for taking the time to comment on our service to you and your kind recommendation, your words are gratefully received.
  • 5 Martin Rivers 11th May 2024

    Everything was dealt with superbly, everyone I dealt with either on the phone or face to face were kind and very professional and we would use Stibbards again thank you all. From Martin and all the family

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Martin, 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.
  • 4 John Haslehurst 30th Apr 2024

    I do not know if it was me not listening whilst at the funeral directors or a missunderstanding on my part. As I had to follow up on some information about having the information regarding my fathers death being uploaded to the Funeral Guide web site. Also the option on the Web site to request confirmation of attendance at the wake was not available and I had to chase it. I don't know whose responsibilty it was to have this option available, but thought from our discussion at the undertakers that it would be a standard facility.
    Aside from this the funeral was handled with complete profesionalism. Thank you John Haslehurst

  • 5 Peter Leake 1st Apr 2024

    We would like to thank all at Stibbards involved with Margaret's funeral for your advice, help and making every thing run so smoothly, we couldn't have asked for better.
    Also thank you for recommending Laura Manvell, she was very helpful and organised and carried out the proceedings at the Crematorium beautifully and with compassion.
    Once again thank you very much.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Peter, 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 Victor Whittington 24th Mar 2024

    Superb service from Karen Brodrick making a very difficult time almost a pleasure. Every aspect of the funeral handled with calm professionalism by the rest of the team.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Victor, on behalf of Karen 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 Billie Watley 22nd Mar 2024

    Appreciate the attention to detail and the support of all the staff  before and during the funeral.
    Special thank you to Karen in the office who was always  available.
    Thanks for making a difficult time bearable.
    Mrs B Watley

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Billie, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Karen. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden
  • 5 Deborah Neil 2nd Mar 2024

    We couldn't thank them more. Karen at the Shoeburyness branch was kind, supportive and incredibly helpful. They made a very difficult time so much easier and everything they did was perfect.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Deborah, thank you for your kind sentiments and praise for Karen. I am so pleased that she was able to support you during the arrangements and ease your burden

  • 5 Barry Edwards 2nd Mar 2024

    The whole process with the arrangements went smoothly from start to finish, with nothing being too much trouble. The professionalism and care on the day of the funeral was simply outstanding.

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Barry, 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.
  • 4 Eric Womersley 19th Feb 2024

    Would have been 5 star but for minor errors and high price

    Martin Stibbards replied
    Dear Eric, we are sorry that everything was not to your complete satisfaction. Thank you for taking the time to speak to me personally, your feedback on where we can improve our service was invaluable. Although not specifically directed at ourselves, I understand your sentiment that 'funerals are expensive'. Following our conversation, I hope you feel reassured that as a family owned and run company we always strive to provide an exemplary service for the fees we charge and offer excellent value for money.
  • 5 John Dixon 5th Feb 2024

    We received compassionate, considerate and practical assistance at a difficult time, and are most grateful. Our main contact, Karen Brodrick, was wonderful. the gentlemen who attended the coffin, led by Scott, brought a sense of dignity to the proceedings. Thank you to all at Stibbards.

    Lee Marston replied

    Dear John, 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 Karen looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Julie Stevens 5th Feb 2024

    Very professional, caring team, who did their utmost to support us through a heartbreaking time making my Mum’s service a beautiful one, where a lot of people commented how proud she would have been. Thank you! 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Julie, 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 Deborah Wyatt 2nd Feb 2024

    Absolutely excellent cannot fault the service they provided could not of been better. They took all the worry away from me and thanks to Scott I had nothing to worry about on the day. Thanks to Scott and Karen my Ian’s day could not have been more perfect. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Deborah,
    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 Karen looked after you with such great care.
  • 5 Sue Rollason 30th Jan 2024

    The care and compassion we received was outstanding throughout .
    Thank you 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Sue, 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 Denice Reid 21st Jan 2024

    Couldn't have asked for better,kind, caring and thoughtful, nothing was to much trouble,thank you Karen and all your lovely colleagues

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Denice, I am so pleased that Karen 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 Sarah Langton 31st Dec 2023

    Helpful, kind and thoughtful service throughout by all involved. 

    Lee Marston replied
    Dear Sarah, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment on our service to you.

Address
74 Ness Road
Shoeburyness
Essex
SS3 9DG

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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

Hayley Cox 29th Oct 2024

Excellent care throughout. Couldn’t have asked for more, Simon was amazing on the day. We’ll be forever grateful ☺️ 

Jackie Rudd 14th Oct 2024

Very professional and extremely supportive 

Sandra Moir 13th Sep 2024

Kind and professional staff

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