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

Jane White 31st May 2022

Received excellent service from the day my dad passed away till the day of the funeral. Helped through the process by Heidi, Bingham's made the very sad process an easy one and were always available to help or advise. Many thanks

Julie French 30th May 2022

We were very pleased with the friendly, efficient way our Mother's funeral was carried out. Everyone was sympathetic, helpful and offered advice when needed. We would recommend.

Jill Walker 16th May 2022

Every thing was done exactly how we wanted it thank you all for your excellent service

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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

Robert   Dixon 'Bob'

Robert Dixon 'Bob'

Apr 1935 - Aug 2024

Elaine   Williams

Elaine Williams

Feb 1954 - Aug 2024

James   Payne 'Jim'

James Payne 'Jim'

Apr 1929 - Aug 2024

Edward   Jones 'Tom'

Edward Jones 'Tom'

Jan 1934 - Aug 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jane White 31st May 2022

    Received excellent service from the day my dad passed away till the day of the funeral. Helped through the process by Heidi, Bingham's made the very sad process an easy one and were always available to help or advise. Many thanks

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Jane
    thank you for your very kind words it is very much appreciated
    Andrew, Heidi and team
  • 5 Julie French 30th May 2022

    We were very pleased with the friendly, efficient way our Mother's funeral was carried out. Everyone was sympathetic, helpful and offered advice when needed. We would recommend.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Julie and family, it was a privilege to help you and your family at such a sad time, thank your for your kind words
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Jill Walker 16th May 2022

    Every thing was done exactly how we wanted it thank you all for your excellent service

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Walker
    i am pleased that everything was carried out as you wished and thank you for leaving your kind words
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Terry Fordham 16th May 2022

    A well organised and sympathetic service with good attention to detail.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Fordham,
    Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind words, it is most appreciated and a privilege to help
    From all at Andrew Bingham's
  • 5 Stephanie Barclay 14th May 2022

    The kindness of all the different staff involved is of lasting impression;  attentive to our sometimes changing needs; highly professional.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Barclay, Thank you for your kind words and we were privileged to help
    Regards
    Andrew and Colleagues
  • 5 Shaun Cobbold 12th May 2022

    Extremely faultless, empathetic and professional service which really helped our family during such a sad time. Nothing was too much trouble, communication second to none and the whole team a credit to the business. Would highly recommend.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Shaun, thank you, it was a privilege to help and your kind words are very much appreciated
    Regards
    all at ABIFS
  • 5 Rebecca Farrow 10th May 2022

    Andrew Binghams were excellent very respectful and efficient I would highly recommend their services.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Rebecca, thank you for taking the time to leave such kind words, it is very much appreciated
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Paul Adams 8th May 2022

    Excellent service cannot be faulted in any way

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Paul
    it was a privilege to help your family again within such a short space of time
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Patricia Smith 3rd May 2022

    My family and I would like to put on record how much we appreciated the care and attention to detail Andrew Bingham and his helpers gave my family and me as we adjusted to the loss of Brian. Their sensitivity was a great comfort. 
    With many thanks from all who attended both services, 
                  Pat Smith

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Smith it really was a privilege to help, Heidi has fond memories of Dr Smith
    Regards
    Andrew and Heidi
  • 5 Mary Brothwell 3rd May 2022

    Wonderful people, extremely caring. 
    They all help to make a difficult time more bearable.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Brothwell
    You are most kind, it was a privilege to help
    from all at Andrew Bingham's
  • 5 Andrew Macnab 1st May 2022

    Excellent service throughout. Everything was dealt with calmly and discreetly.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Macnab
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help
    Kind regards
    Andrew Bingham
  • 5 Julian West 29th Apr 2022

    Andrew Bingham provided a great service. Very easy to deal with. Their recommended Celebrant - Rob Head was fantastic and the whole ceremony went really well. Highly recommended!

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr West
    Thank you very much for your kind words, I will pass your comments onto Rob
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Philip Clark 26th Apr 2022

    Andrew and his team were absolutely brilliant thank you so much

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Philip
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help your family again
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Pauline Scruby 24th Apr 2022

    We were very happy with their service, the day ran smoothly and made it easier for everyone.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Scruby
    I am very pleased that you were happy with the service it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew Bingham
  • 5 Jan Beaumont 24th Apr 2022

    We couldn’t have asked for a better service. Light hearted and moving at the same time. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Jan
    You are very welcome, thank you
    from all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Terence Bishop 16th Apr 2022

    Very caring and excellent service, would highly recommend 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Julie
    thank you very much you are most welcome
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Philip Cowle 9th Apr 2022

    The service offered from start to finish was brilliant, caring and very personal. Andrew and his team were total professionals and nothing was too much trouble for them. We could not have asked for more and would recommend them to anyone without a second thought.
    Many thanks to them all.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Philip, thank you for your lovely words, you are most welcome and it is very much appreciated
    from Andrew and the team
  • 5 Stuart Fayers 7th Apr 2022

    Cannot recommend highly enough. Everything you want from a funeral directors.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Fayers
    Thank you for your kind words it is very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Paul Southgate 4th Apr 2022

    It is a very stressful time and we were glad that Binghams were chosen to be our Funeral DIrectors. Everything went smoothly and everyone was really friendly, considerate to how we were feeling and helpful. The funeral itself went smoothly. We can't thank Binghams enough.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Southgate, you are very welcome, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and Team
  • 5 Amie Warren 1st Apr 2022

    The support we received was second to none and we were treated with kindness and respect throughout. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Warren, thank you for your very kind words, it is very much appreciated
    Regards
    all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Andrew Bayram 29th Mar 2022

    Needed assistance for an unusual request and it was dealt with most professionally.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Bayram
    it was the very least we could do for you
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Jean Sparkes 28th Mar 2022

    Our family have had to use Mr Bingham's services too many times in recent years and can only praise him and his team for their compassion, kindness and professionalism. We felt we were in safe hands at all times.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Sparkes, it was a privilege to help you and your family again, your kind words are very much appreciated by us all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 John Chester 28th Mar 2022

    Everything was perfect. But having already used Andrew Bingham for my mother’s funeral a year earlier, I knew all would be good for my father’s arrangement. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear John
    Thank you, it was a privilege to help you and your family again
    regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Myra Barrie 27th Mar 2022

    Caring, professional, supportive, and always puts the family first to make sure their wishes are carried out to the latter. 
    Always helpful. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Myra
    thank you for your lovely words, it was a privilege to help you and your family again, it was very fitting to take John to the church on the tractor.
    Regards
    Andrew and Colleagues
  • 5 Hayley Letori 22nd Mar 2022

    Wonderfully caring staff, nothing was an inconvenience or problem. We felt like actual customers rather than a sales number. They made a very sad occasion much easier to cope with, thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Hayley
    i am really pleased that you felt this way, your kind words are very much appreciated
    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

Jane White 31st May 2022

Received excellent service from the day my dad passed away till the day of the funeral. Helped through the process by Heidi, Bingham's made the very sad process an easy one and were always available to help or advise. Many thanks

Julie French 30th May 2022

We were very pleased with the friendly, efficient way our Mother's funeral was carried out. Everyone was sympathetic, helpful and offered advice when needed. We would recommend.

Jill Walker 16th May 2022

Every thing was done exactly how we wanted it thank you all for your excellent service

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