Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service

555 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Kay Southgate 6th Sep 2022

The support and guidance that we were given was excellent. From the beginning of the process we felt supported and had no hesitation in asking questions if we were unsure about anything. All the staff were professional and welcoming and we cannot praise them all enough. Thank you!

Dawn Gray 5th Sep 2022

Andrew and his team arranged everything we asked for perfectly. Everything went like clockwork and Id highly recommend them.

Dan Buckle 31st Aug 2022

I would thoroughly recommend Andrew Bingham Funeral services, from start to finish everything was made easy and effortless, on the day of the funeral the organisation was superb and all the staff helped making a difficult time a little easier.

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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

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Kay Southgate 6th Sep 2022

    The support and guidance that we were given was excellent. From the beginning of the process we felt supported and had no hesitation in asking questions if we were unsure about anything. All the staff were professional and welcoming and we cannot praise them all enough. Thank you!

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Kay
    Thank you very much, your kind words are very much appreciated
    Regards
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Dawn Gray 5th Sep 2022

    Andrew and his team arranged everything we asked for perfectly. Everything went like clockwork and Id highly recommend them.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Dawn
    thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to look after your uncles funeral
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Dan Buckle 31st Aug 2022

    I would thoroughly recommend Andrew Bingham Funeral services, from start to finish everything was made easy and effortless, on the day of the funeral the organisation was superb and all the staff helped making a difficult time a little easier.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Dan
    it was a privilege to help with your brothers funeral, thank you for your kind words, it is very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Jason Miller 30th Aug 2022

    No words can describe just how professional Andrew and his team are. Available to help anytime with any question however trivial. Making a trying and emotional time so much easier. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Jason
    Thank you for your very kind words, it was a privilege to help you and your family
    Regards
    Andrew and Team
  • 5 Teresa Davies 23rd Aug 2022

    At such a difficult time, all the team at Andrew Bingham’s just held our hand through the whole process. So sensitive and supportive. Thank you for a special service from all the family. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Teresa
    thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Carl Melhuish 23rd Aug 2022

    Very professional and non intrusive at this sad time in our lives. Excellent service

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Carl
    thank you for your kind words you are very welcome
    From
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Sara Proctor 21st Aug 2022

    Thank you so much, you made a difficult day a lot easier. Everything was so well organised and everyone we spoke to was so helpful. From the first meeting with Beverley, right up to the day of the funeral with James and the team, everything was very respectfully and beautifully done. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Proctor
    thank you very much, you are very welcome
    from
    All at Andrew Bingham's
  • 5 Christine Edwards 20th Aug 2022

    Excellent service from start to finish 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Edwards
    Thank you for your kind words
    regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Susan Talbot 15th Aug 2022

    Andrew Bingham provides a very professional services with genuine care and empathy.  I would definitely recommend Andrew Bingham to friends and family.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Susan
    Thank you, you are very kind
    regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Janet Brand 13th Aug 2022

    Excellent service from the very minute we got in touch with Andrew Bingham. Genuinely a very caring company. All members of staff showed empathy and sympathy and gave my father a very smooth, lovely send off.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Janet
    thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    All at Andrew Bingham's
  • 5 Bettine Hunt 8th Aug 2022

    The whole funeral went perfectly.
    There turn out was spotless and the way in which they spoke to mourners, was kind and considerate.
    The arrangement worked to a Perfect plan and their suppling of
    Fresh flowers made life a lot easier for us.
    We would recomend Andrew to anybody who needs his services.

    We would recommend

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Hunt
    Thank you you are very welcome
    regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Rachel Fishburne 8th Aug 2022

    The services were fantastically coordinated and everything was done demonstrating dignity, compassion and respect

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Rachel
    Thank you it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Charles Mullinger 7th Aug 2022

    Very Professional
    Without out a doubt ALL 
    “I s” and all  “T s” were sotted and crossed to perfection 
    A very well presented service throughout 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Mullinger
    Thank you, you are vey kind
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Linda Montgomery 2nd Aug 2022

    From our initial visit to meet Heidi, sorting the arrangements for the service, to the details on the day the service received by all has been first class. The respect and caring nature on the day that the famy were shown was faultless. We would highly recommend your service. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Montgomery
    Thank you for your kind words you are very welcome
    Regards
    Heidi and team
  • 5 Susan Watts 29th Jul 2022

    Such a professional, caring and thoughtful Funeral Director. I would totally recommend them.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Susan
    Thank you for your kind words
    Regards
    All at Andrew Bingham's
  • 5 Deborah Oliver 25th Jul 2022

    Was recommended to me by a friend and I have to say that the service in every sense of the word was perfect.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Oliver
    Thank you for your very kind words
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Janet Shanks 19th Jul 2022

    Compassionate staff and a very personal service made the sad process manageable.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Shanks
    Thank you for you kind words, it is very much appreciated.
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Michael Palmer 17th Jul 2022

    An excellent and professional service. Always on hand to provide advice and to remove much of the stress in what is a very difficult time.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Palmer
    thank you very much for your kind words, It is much appreciated by us all at Andrew Bingham's
  • 5 Kathryn Smith 2nd Jul 2022

    Thank you all so much for the sensitive and respectful way you handled every aspect of my husband’s funeral. It was a day we will look back on with warmth as you turned a truly sad event into a lovely celebration for our family and friends. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Smith
    I am so pleased that you will have positive memories of the funeral, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Matthew Warren 25th Jun 2022

    Such a brilliant personal service we could not thank you enough for letting us say good buy in such a relaxed but professional manner 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Warren
    You are very much welcome and we really appreciate your kind words
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Susan Baldry 20th Jun 2022

    So considerate and seemed to gauge just the level of input we needed in the planning of the service. Respectful and clearly expert in their field. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Baldry
    thank you for your kind words, it is very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Sue Castell 12th Jun 2022

    Everything was perfect, it couldn't have gone better.
    Thank you all

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello sue
    you are most welcome, Thank you
    Regards
    Andrew and collegues
  • 5 Helen Kitching 7th Jun 2022

    Our thanks to you and your team, Andrew, for giving us just what we wanted in a funeral for my husband David. You listened closely to what we said in discussions prior to the funeral and the day itself could not have gone better, even the weather cooperated!

    As odd as it might sound we have happy memories of the day mainly due to the way you, and your team, organised everything in the unobtrusive way my family and friends really appreciated.

    So thank you for the care and understanding you showed to both me and my son at this very difficult time.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Kitching
    Thank you for such lovely words, i am so pleased that everything went as you wished
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Bente Smith-Rewse 7th Jun 2022

    Thank you for making the funeral arrangements easy and for being so professionally. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Smith-Rewse
    You re most welcome, it is a privilege
    from
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Fay Boyce 4th Jun 2022

    Ralph’s funeral was done so lovely I could not have asked for more.Leaving our home with Andrew in front of hearse to end of Aldham Gardens was so moving l will never forget that ,Ralph was a very special husband.Thank you for everything and also thanks to all involved that day. From Fay & families.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Boyce
    thank you for your lovely words, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and team

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

Kay Southgate 6th Sep 2022

The support and guidance that we were given was excellent. From the beginning of the process we felt supported and had no hesitation in asking questions if we were unsure about anything. All the staff were professional and welcoming and we cannot praise them all enough. Thank you!

Dawn Gray 5th Sep 2022

Andrew and his team arranged everything we asked for perfectly. Everything went like clockwork and Id highly recommend them.

Dan Buckle 31st Aug 2022

I would thoroughly recommend Andrew Bingham Funeral services, from start to finish everything was made easy and effortless, on the day of the funeral the organisation was superb and all the staff helped making a difficult time a little easier.

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