Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service

559 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Sam Metcalfe 7th Dec 2024

Excellent service and what lovely people to deal with.. would highly recommend these to anyone. At a difficult time they made it so easy and they were so helpful and kind.. thank you all 

Norman Plumpton 30th Nov 2024

Throughout this demanding time I have received nothing but sincere empathy and understanding support from ALL of the staff I have dealt with at Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors. Matched with their professionalism and nothing being too much trouble, the funeral of my beloved partner went exactly as planned and, I cannot emphasise enough the care, support and understanding that I experienced. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending their service and professional understanding. Thank you.

Sandra Flack 23rd Nov 2024

We were so pleased with the organisation of Roys funeral, Everything went very smoothly and Rob the celebrant was excellent, Thank you so much.

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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.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sam Metcalfe 7th Dec 2024

    Excellent service and what lovely people to deal with.. would highly recommend these to anyone. At a difficult time they made it so easy and they were so helpful and kind.. thank you all 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Sam
    Thank you for your very kind words, i am so pleased that we were able to make a very difficult time a little easier for you and your family
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Norman Plumpton 30th Nov 2024

    Throughout this demanding time I have received nothing but sincere empathy and understanding support from ALL of the staff I have dealt with at Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors. Matched with their professionalism and nothing being too much trouble, the funeral of my beloved partner went exactly as planned and, I cannot emphasise enough the care, support and understanding that I experienced. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending their service and professional understanding. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Plumpton
    Thank you such much for your lovely words, it is very much appreciated by all at Andrew Bingham's
  • 5 Sandra Flack 23rd Nov 2024

    We were so pleased with the organisation of Roys funeral, Everything went very smoothly and Rob the celebrant was excellent, Thank you so much.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Flack, you are most welcome and so pleased it all went so smoothly. Thank you for your kind words
    Regards
    all at Andrew Binghams
  • 5 David Stiff 22nd Nov 2024

    Obviously requiring funeral services is a tragic and horrible period of time, for me, it was to lay my father to rest. Having to arrange the funeral while dealing with grief as well as the financial and governmental aspects is completely overwhelming, and I can only state how amazing Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors were. Never once did I feel pressure from them, they kept their distance but contacted me when we both know they needed to. They took away a substantial amount of stress from me, and helped and guided me where necessary.

    When it came to the service, they were amazing. In the right way, I barely noticed they were there, but I also completely knew they were there, it almost felt like they were there with the family and friends to mourn his loss, as opposed to just 'doing their job'. I hope that makes sense. They had been highly recommended to me, and now I understand why. Thank you Andrew Bingham, Heidi and colleagues, it is an unfortunate, but absolutely crucial role you play in the game we ironically call 'life', and I am eternally grateful for people like yourselves that have such compassion and care for us when we hit these lows in our journey.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear David
    Thank you so much for your very kind words and taking the time to write such a lovely review, it was a privilege to help
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Sandie Hawkins 20th Nov 2024

    While dealing with my husbands Farewell, I was treated with total respect and kindness. All my questions and concerns were handled and answered efficiently and promptly. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone was friendly and easy to talk to. I needed time to 'take in 'all I had to deal with. I was given all the time and care that I needed at the worst time of my life. Thank you all for your politeness, care and help. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Sandie
    you are very welcome, i am so pleased that we were able to help you and your lovely family at such a difficult time
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Lesley Holland 13th Nov 2024

    From the moment I rang their office the care, courtesy and support to me and my family was superb. I had many queries and each time it was dealt with compassionately and comprehensively. On the day of the cremation, again, the support was second to none. Thank you to all the team who cared and supported us so well.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Lesley
    Thank you for your kind words, i ma very pleased that you felt supported throughout, you are very welcome
    regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Jane Hems 12th Nov 2024

    All of our ideas for Dad’s funeral were listened too and we were able to give Dad the send off just like we wanted.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Hems, i am very pleased that you were able to give your dad the send off you wished for
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Gillian Stebbings 11th Nov 2024

    Lovely caring, prompt and knowledgeable service. I would definitely recommend. Thank you
    Mrs Gillian Stebbings

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Stebbings
    Thank you, fond memories of Gordon at our Bereavement Friendship Group, Regards Andrew
  • 5 Sandra Cotterell 9th Nov 2024

    Fantastic. So supportive helpfull and very kind. Couldn't fault them in anyway.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Cotterell
    Thank you, we really appreciate your kind words
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Angela Treagust 30th Oct 2024

    We could not recommend Andrew and his team more highly. From the first conversation the level of care, compassion and attention to detail was truly exceptional. We felt that we were supported every step of the way, through what was the most traumatic three weeks of our life, to date. The logistics for our day, with two services, across two counties and two functions, could have caused issues, but Andrew and his team took it in their stride and everything went to plan. It is very hard to find the appropriate words to express how much we appreciated the exceptional service - true professionals in very sense of the word.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Treagust
    Thank you for your very kind words it is very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Chris Wiseman 18th Oct 2024

    From start to finish Andrew Bingham have been exemplary. So very caring and nothing too much trouble. Andrew and his entire team guided us through a sad process with care and dignity at all times.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Chris
    Thank you for your kind words, it is very much appreciated by all at Andrew Bingham's
  • 5 Jan Tidmarsh 8th Oct 2024

    So supportive, caring and respectful. All my wishes were followed and both cremation and memorial services were handled most professionally and sympathetically. Andrew and his staff helped me create a truly fitting tribute to my husband. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Tidmarsh
    Thank you for such lovely words, i am very pleased that we were able to give your husband such a fitting funeral
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Roy Hammacott 7th Oct 2024

    The Andrew Bingham company provided a throughly good and sensitive funeral for my wife. I have no hesitation in recommending their services.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Hammacott,
    Thank you for your kind words, it is very much appreciated,
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Helen Knock 4th Oct 2024

    From the first phone call I have been made to feel comforted, and confident that my husband was in safe hands. No pressure, no hard sell just a respect for our wishes.  
    Every effort has been made to ensure his funeral was everything we had planned for and more.  I felt informed and consulted at every stage. 
    Andrew Bingham take everything in their stride - embracing our individual wishes - 170 bikes to ride behind the hearse, no problem! Thank you for making a very difficult time so much easier.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Helen, Thank you for your kind words, I've never seen so many motorbikes in all my life,
    Kind Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Mark Langston 2nd Oct 2024

    Very professional and attentive staff.
    Always somebody in office if help is needed.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Langston
    Thank you, you words are most appreciated
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Tory Lugsden 1st Oct 2024

    The kindest, friendliest people you could ever wish to deal with when the world has turned upside down. Nothing was too much bother and patience and care was put in to everything they did. Thank you for helping us to send Mum safely on her way. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Tory
    Thank you, you are very welcome, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Marina Payne 21st Sep 2024

    Can’t thank Andrew and his team enough. Excellent service throughout with the organisation of my Dads funeral.  

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Marina
    Thank you very much, it is most appreciated
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Alison Wilson 21st Sep 2024

    We would like to thank you all so much for helping us organise everything for our dear Mother's funeral.
    We couldn't recommend your services more highly.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Wilson
    You are very welcome, Thank you
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Gerard Brewster 20th Sep 2024

    Thank you so much for everything that you’ve done for us and our beloved mum  and nan. 
    Nothing was too much bother. 
    Attention to detail was fantastic I am sure our dad Gerard will be forever grateful for the care that Audrey our mum received after her passing 


    Many thanks 
    Robert Brewster

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Brewster
    You are very welcome, it was a privilege to help you and your family
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Paul Debenham 18th Sep 2024

    Excellent friendly service, very well organised throughout.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Debenham
    Thank you for your kind words
    Andrew and Team
  • 5 Rebecca Clare 17th Sep 2024

    Andrew and his team are absolutely brilliant and make a very difficult time much easier to deal with. We could not praise them enough!

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Clare
    Thank you, you are most welcome
    Regards
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Margaret Livingston 16th Sep 2024

    Very kind and considerate. We had to arrange the funeral from Cornwall and the funeral directors made it as easy as possible and the funeral itself was a lovely tribute to my cousin.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Livingston
    Thank you for your kind words
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Mary Preece 15th Sep 2024

    Andrew Bingham and his staff were courteous, thoughtful and professional throughout. I couldn't have asked for better service and would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Preece
    Thank you very much for your very kind words
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Paul Southgate 10th Sep 2024

    Before the funeral, everyone was so helpful and considerate. During the funeral the staff were very professional, caring and considerate. It makes these difficult events easier.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Southgate
    Thank you for your kind words, i am pleased that we were able to make things a little easier for you at such a difficult time
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Peter Faulkner 9th Sep 2024

    Right from the word go we found Andrew and his team to  be kind and easy to work with. They clearly explained the process and were very happy to be led by our wishes. They were very professional in their work and always available if we needed help . Our family would recommend them to anyone who has suffered a death in the family. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Faulkner
    Thank your for your very kind words, it is most appreciated by all at Andrew Bingham IFS

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

Sam Metcalfe 7th Dec 2024

Excellent service and what lovely people to deal with.. would highly recommend these to anyone. At a difficult time they made it so easy and they were so helpful and kind.. thank you all 

Norman Plumpton 30th Nov 2024

Throughout this demanding time I have received nothing but sincere empathy and understanding support from ALL of the staff I have dealt with at Andrew Bingham Funeral Directors. Matched with their professionalism and nothing being too much trouble, the funeral of my beloved partner went exactly as planned and, I cannot emphasise enough the care, support and understanding that I experienced. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending their service and professional understanding. Thank you.

Sandra Flack 23rd Nov 2024

We were so pleased with the organisation of Roys funeral, Everything went very smoothly and Rob the celebrant was excellent, Thank you so much.

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