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

Tony Childs 27th Dec 2021

From start to finish we received excellent care and attention despite difficult circumstances.

Emma-Jayne Moore 27th Dec 2021

Absolutely first class! Very Professional! No stress and made us feel very well looked after ! Made to feel Nothing was a problem the amount of times I called them!

Shirley Robinson 24th Dec 2021

Such professional and compassionate people. Thank you.

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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

Barbara   Annie Clare

Barbara Annie Clare

Nov 1937 - Aug 2024

Ruth   Ann Fox  née Plummer

Ruth Ann Fox née Plummer

Aug 2024 - Nov 1947

Brian   Bridges

Brian Bridges

Sep 1943 - Jul 2024

Raymond   Bullock

Raymond Bullock

Nov 1932 - Aug 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Tony Childs 27th Dec 2021

    From start to finish we received excellent care and attention despite difficult circumstances.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Childs
    you are very welcome it was a privilege to help you and your family
  • 5 Emma-Jayne Moore 27th Dec 2021

    Absolutely first class!
    Very Professional!
    No stress and made us feel very well looked after !
    Made to feel Nothing was a problem the amount of times I called them!

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Emma
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help and you are very welcome
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Shirley Robinson 24th Dec 2021

    Such professional and compassionate people. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Robinson
    Thank you for your kind words you are very welcome
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Diane Clarke 22nd Dec 2021

    Excellent very professional service would recommend them to anyone having to arrange a funeral.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Clarke
    Thank you for your kind words
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Margaret Smith 21st Dec 2021

    Very professional and helpful, always there for advice.
    Would highly recommend.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Smith
    it was a privilege to help,
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Andrew Stanley 20th Dec 2021

    A fantastic service very sensitively delivered.
    Took away all the stress of organising a funeral and cremation. I would recommend their services to anyone.

    Andrew Stanley 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Stanley
    thank you for your lovely words you are very welcome
    from all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Cara Prime 19th Dec 2021

    Andrew and his team were fantastic. Compassionate and caring at all times after my dad after he passed with dignity and complete respect .Nothing was too much trouble .Highly recommend the team.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Cara
    you are very welcome, you looked after my dad when he needed nursing care and it was a privilege to help your dad when you needed help
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Jeanette Stockings 19th Dec 2021

    The service we received at such a difficult time was exemplary, the care and compassion shown to mum was really appreciated. I would highly recommend this independent family business.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Jeanette
    Thank you very much for your kind words, it is very much appreciated by us all
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Michaela Harris 12th Dec 2021

    Very supportive from start to finish 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Tessa,
    you are most welcome
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Graham Begg 10th Dec 2021

    Andrew and his team provided an excellent service and acted with great professionalism throughout, all of which helped make a very difficult time for our family somewhat easier than it might otherwise have been.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Begg
    You are very welcome, it was a privilege to help,
    From Andrew and Team
  • 5 Marga Spilman 7th Dec 2021

    Andrew and Heidi are very professional, kind, and helpful. 
    They both helped at every step of the way and always accommodated our wishes. 
    I can’t recommend enough Bingham Independent Funeral Services. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Spilman
    You are most welcome, thank you for your kind words
    From all at Andrew Bingham's
  • 5 Dawn Fisher 3rd Dec 2021

    the funeral went well andrew and his team were great help in organise the funeral

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Dawn,
    You are most welcome
    from Andrew and team
  • 5 Emma Woolnough 26th Nov 2021

    We cannot thank Andrew and his team enough. They were so professional throughout, so caring and compassionate and nothing was too much trouble for them. They took care of every thing even down to the most finest details, they took all the stress and hassle away from us and gave my dad the most perfect send off, we couldn’t have wished for a more perfect day.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Emma and family,
    it was a privilege to help you and your family, we will miss seeing your dad going by on his scooter
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Paul McIntee 23rd Nov 2021

    The whole team were very patient and considerate throughout. They were very supportive and available whenever I had a query (or wobble).

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr McIntee,
    You are most welcome, thank you for your kind words.
    From all at Andrew Binghams
  • 5 Lea Wooderson 22nd Nov 2021

    Excellent service. professional and very kind. Very supportive through the process and attention to detail was fantastic.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Lea,
    Thank you for your kind words it is very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Paul Adams 22nd Nov 2021

    Can’t thank them enough 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Adams, you are most welcome
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Stiff David 22nd Nov 2021

    On my first visit to Andrew Bingams to arrange my Fathers funeral with Heidi everything went like clockwork. From choosing the type of coffin right down to choosing the flowers it all went well. The day of the funeral at Earl Stonham church and subsequent burial went without a hitch. Well done Andrew and your team. Many Thanks.....David Stiff and family.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Stiff, we are very pleased all went like clockwork, your words are very much appreciated
    Andrew, Heidi and Team
  • 5 Adam Howley 16th Nov 2021

    I cannot thank Andrew Bingham Funeral Services enough for the funeral of my Mum. I would not hesitate recommending them to others.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Howley
    thank you very much for the lovely feedback, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Colin Angel 15th Nov 2021

    Extremely helpful throughout the process. The ceremony was very dignified.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Angel
    thank your for your very kind words, much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew, James and team
  • 5 Jane Page 15th Nov 2021

    Andrew and his team were very professional at all times. It was a great comfort to the family to be able to arrange the floral tribute and the excellent caterer through Andrew. We would highly recommend his services.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Jane
    it was a privilege to help and your kind words are very much appreciated.
    Thanks
    Andrew, Heidi and team
  • 5 Marion Tuddenham 9th Nov 2021

    Andrew Heidi and their team where excellent I can't praise them enough and I would recommend them. They are a small business so you get the personal touch nothing was to much trouble.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Marion
    thank you very much for your lovely words, it really is very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Olwyn Clayden 6th Nov 2021

    The service provided was complete, covering everything needed at an emotional time. The whole process was made as easy as possible and nothing was too much trouble.
    Highly recommended.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Thank you Olwyn for your very kind words, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and Heidi
  • 5 Irene Harrison 1st Nov 2021

    A perfect service for our lovely mum. Helpful and kind staff made it easier.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Harrison
    it was a privilege to help you at this very sad time
    Regards
    Andrew and Team
  • 5 Basil Snowling 24th Oct 2021

    Excellent service from Andrew and the team from planning the day up to the day itself. Thanks very much.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Snowling
    Thank you for your kind words you are most welcome
    Very much appreciated
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Peter Fewster 19th Oct 2021

    An excellent service. Most considerate and compassionate throughout. 
    Highly recommended. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Fewster
    thank you for your very kind words
    Kind regards
    Heidi 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 Childs 27th Dec 2021

From start to finish we received excellent care and attention despite difficult circumstances.

Emma-Jayne Moore 27th Dec 2021

Absolutely first class! Very Professional! No stress and made us feel very well looked after ! Made to feel Nothing was a problem the amount of times I called them!

Shirley Robinson 24th Dec 2021

Such professional and compassionate people. Thank you.

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