Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service

603 reviews

Independent funeral service in Stowmarket serving bereaved families with a caring, personal and professional service.

Latest Verified Reviews

Tony Wilkinson 21st Apr 2025

All staff were kind, considerate and helpful. Made the day of the funeral go without a hitch. Excellent 

Maxine Allum 14th Apr 2025

Nothing was too much trouble. So much care was taken from start to end. You know your loved one is in good hands with Andrew and his team.

Carol Hume 13th Apr 2025

Having never lost anyone before I had no idea what I was doing. I cannot recommend Andrew Bingham highly enough. Every single step and detail was explained and not once did they ev ... er try to sell me anything. The care they took of my husband was outstanding.  At the funeral itself we had a lively 3 year old who wanted to help with the coffin and one of the pallbearers stepped in to hold his hand and lead him in front of the coffin. He was delighted to be able to help and that small act took so much stress off his parents shoulders allowing them to be fully present. I will be forever grateful for the help and support that all at Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service gave to me and my family.  more

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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

The Nutshell,
Milton Road South
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1EZ

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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: 01449 833047

About Us

Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service was established in 2006 and is run by husband and wife team Andrew and Heidi, who are well established in the local Stowmarket community. They pride themselves on offering a caring, personal and professional service.

Andrew is a qualified embalmer and they are members of The Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and The British Institute of Embalmers (BIE).

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Andrew Bingham Independent funeral service can help you plan the perfect farewell. You can choose from a range of coffins, including traditional hardwood, cardboard and bespoke designs as well as an extensive range of eco-friendly coffins and caskets.

They also have a modern Mercedes ‘E’ Class hearse and a fleet of limousines, along with a Citroen Spacetourer removal vehicle which are all meticulously maintained. All of their drivers are I.A.M. (Institute of Advanced Motorists) trained.

If you are looking for something special for your loved one’s funeral, they can also organise bespoke transport such as a horse-drawn hearse, motorbike hearse, vintage lorry, VW campervan, Land Rover hearse or tractor.

Their Stowmarket funeral home is conveniently situated in the heart of Stowmarket Town Centre, adjacent to Stowmarket Registrars Office and has a private chapel of rest, which has a peaceful atmosphere and is non-denominational so it can accommodate for any faith. It also offers free parking for their clients.

Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 24-hour telephone service. Call now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Jane Mary    Ruegg

Jane Mary Ruegg

Jul 1953 - Mar 2025

Carole    Lesley Orange

Carole Lesley Orange

Jul 1960 - Mar 2025

John   Jace Godfrey

John Jace Godfrey

Jan 1935 - Mar 2025

Yvonne Susan   Metz

Yvonne Susan Metz

Oct 1953 - Mar 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Tony Wilkinson 21st Apr 2025

    All staff were kind, considerate and helpful. Made the day of the funeral go without a hitch. Excellent 

  • 5 Maxine Allum 14th Apr 2025

    Nothing was too much trouble. So much care was taken from start to end. You know your loved one is in good hands with Andrew and his team.

  • 5 Carol Hume 13th Apr 2025

    Having never lost anyone before I had no idea what I was doing. I cannot recommend Andrew Bingham highly enough. Every single step and detail was explained and not once did they ever try to sell me anything. The care they took of my husband was outstanding. 

    At the funeral itself we had a lively 3 year old who wanted to help with the coffin and one of the pallbearers stepped in to hold his hand and lead him in front of the coffin. He was delighted to be able to help and that small act took so much stress off his parents shoulders allowing them to be fully present.

    I will be forever grateful for the help and support that all at Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service gave to me and my family. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Hume
    Thank you, for your very kind words we very much appreciate it. i am very pleased that we were able to help you at such a difficult time.
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Tracey Stockdale 12th Apr 2025

    An absolutely incredible funeral directors.
    Thank you so much for helping with every detail, answering emails so fast and being so supportive. I cannot recommend enough Andrew Binghams.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Tracey
    Thank you, we really appreciate your very kind words
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Andrea Edwards 7th Apr 2025

    From start to finish the service was impeccable and all the staff were so kind and understanding. Such a lovely send off for mum.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Andrea
    I am so pleased that we were able to help and give your mum the funeral she deserved
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Ian Thurgood 31st Mar 2025

    A professional but empathetic service received from Andrew Bingham and all his staff throughout the whole process.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Thurgood
    Thank you for your very kind words, it is most appreciated
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Raymond Miller 29th Mar 2025

    Andrew Bingham are so professional but so caring. We were so pleased as a family to have found them for our Mum's last journey. You made a difficult day just that bit easier. Can't thank you all enough.

    The Miller family

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Miller,
    Thank you, i am so pleased that we were able to make the situation a little easier for you at such a difficult time for you all.
    Your kind words are much appreciate by all at Andrew Bingham's
  • 5 Anne Clarke 25th Mar 2025

    First class friendly, supportive and helpful service provided for our father’s funeral from Andrew himself and all the staff who looked after us wonderfully well and with great efficiently. We would recommend them without hesitation. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Clarke, your words are very much appreciated, it was a privilege to help,
    Thank you
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Louise Waspe 25th Mar 2025

    Excellent professional service right through from booking the funeral to the funeral day itself.
    Andrew and his staff take the stress out of the whole procedure at a time when one is dealing with the emotions of grief.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Louise
    Thank you for your lovely comments, i am pleased that we were able to help
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Ann Doherty 24th Mar 2025

    Andrew and the team were absolutely fantastic from start to finish
    They are very professional but with a human touch
    I thoroughly recommend them

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Doherty
    Thank you, you are very kind, it was a privilege to help, Thank you
    Andrew
  • 5 Pauline Douglas 21st Mar 2025

    The service we received from Andrew Bingham was excellent. They were very supportive and helpful at this difficult time.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Douglas
    Thank you, it is most appreciated by all of us at
    Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Pat Tuffin 17th Mar 2025

    Andrew and his team provided wonderful support throughout the whole difficult process. Just felt so comforted that I could call any time. Nothing was too much for them. I am so grateful.
    Many, many thanks to Andrew and all the team.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Pat
    Thank you, it was a privilege to help you and your family, happy memories of Mike crabbing at Felixstowe
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Ruth Orchard 15th Mar 2025

    Everything was exactly what we wished for on the day.

    Ruth Orchard and family.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Orchard
    Thank you, i am a pleased that it all went as you wished for
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Lindsey Moye 14th Mar 2025

    We would like to thank Andrew & his team for leading us through everything seamlessly. From start to finish we were treated with compassion & empathy. We are very grateful to Beverley for leading the service in a wonderful way. God bless you all as you continue to work in our community.
    Lindsey, Henry, Rob, Heather, Jonah, Gabriella,Keith,Amy, Rosa & Eliza Moye

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Moye and family,
    Thank you for your very kind words, it is very much appreciated, our team very much appreciate it
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Jayne Mussett 11th Mar 2025

    Couldn’t be happier with the funeral they’d arranged for us. Nothing was too much trouble and they showed the utmost respect throughout the whole process. Massive thank you to the whole team! 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Mussett
    You and your family are most welcome it was a privilege to help, Thank you from all the team.
    Andrew
  • 5 John Williams 8th Mar 2025

    Made a very stressful time as easy as it could be. Thank you very much. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Williams
    Thank you for your kind comments, it is most appreciated by all the team at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Andrew Jackson 7th Mar 2025

    A throughly decent team who I would wholeheartedly recommend to organise a funeral for a family member or friend. You can safely trust Andrew Bingham to  bring into their care the deceased and respect their final wishes.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Jackson
    Thank you for your kind words, it is most appreciated
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Sally Tomlinson 7th Mar 2025

    From the moment Andrew Bingham took our mother into his care he was compassionate and respectful. He guided us through the whole process and we are so grateful to him and his colleagues.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Sally
    Thank you for your kind comments, you are very welcome
    Andrew, Heidi and team
  • 5 Beryl Craighill 5th Mar 2025

    Thank you for arranging Dad's funeral. Everything went very smoothly on the day with the service, the music, the moment of reflection and the wake after. Please also pass on our thanks to James and his team of pallbearers who were very caring and considerate.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Craighill,
    You are most welcome, thank you for your lovely feedback it is most appreciated by the whole team at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Matt Radford 3rd Mar 2025

    Andrew, Heidi and the team are absolutely fantastic they delivered both of my parents funerals over the last 3 years and their approach to what is a difficult time is amazing and makes the whole process seamless. Thanks to all at ABFS.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Matt
    Thank you, it means such a lot to all the team, it has been a privilege to help with both of your parents funerals.
    regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Julie Vince 1st Mar 2025

    A very professional caring company who made everything so easy in a difficult situation. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Julie
    thank you, i am pleased that were able to make things easier for you at such a difficult time
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Wendy Harlett 28th Feb 2025

    Andrew and his team supported myself and family throughout this very difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble for his team. I would thoroughly recommend them

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Wendy
    Thank you for your very kind words
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Debi Barton 25th Feb 2025

    Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service, were excellent from the start.
    All of Andrew's staff, are very kind and polite.
    The day of the funeral, went off so beautifully.
    Me and my family are forever greatfull, for all they have done.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Debi
    Thank you, it really was a lovely service for such a lovely lady, fond memories of Daphne
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Simon Hodding 24th Feb 2025

    Absolutely lovely service, very friendly and considerent, I would highly recommend the quality of there understanding in a very sad time x

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Hodding
    Thank you, your words are most appreciated by all at
    Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 John Aldridge 22nd Feb 2025

    Caring and professional, couldn’t be faulted. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Aldridge
    thank you, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues

Address
The Nutshell,
Milton Road South
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1EZ

Open map

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

Tony Wilkinson 21st Apr 2025

All staff were kind, considerate and helpful. Made the day of the funeral go without a hitch. Excellent 

Maxine Allum 14th Apr 2025

Nothing was too much trouble. So much care was taken from start to end. You know your loved one is in good hands with Andrew and his team.

Carol Hume 13th Apr 2025

Having never lost anyone before I had no idea what I was doing. I cannot recommend Andrew Bingham highly enough. Every single step and detail was explained and not once did they ev ... er try to sell me anything. The care they took of my husband was outstanding.  At the funeral itself we had a lively 3 year old who wanted to help with the coffin and one of the pallbearers stepped in to hold his hand and lead him in front of the coffin. He was delighted to be able to help and that small act took so much stress off his parents shoulders allowing them to be fully present. I will be forever grateful for the help and support that all at Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service gave to me and my family.  more

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