Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service

509 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Ann Verity 4th Mar 2019

Everyone at Andrew Bingham's were very good and supportive to us all. Carol ,Doug and I were very glad we viewed John as he looked at peace and erased the memory of how awful he looked on the day he passed away. The funeral went very well and made the so much easier. Thank you

Ronald Cruickshanks 1st Mar 2019

from first contact until now Andrew has shown utmost care and consideration at every stage. It was not the easiest of funerals to arrange as my wife wanted lots of hymns and as she was a priest there were many people wanting to assist with the tribute. His staff were smart and caring and carried out their duties with due reverence. The efforts made helped us to cope with the loss of my wife and many made the comment that it was a beautiful service. I could not fault it in any way.

Patricia Gibbons 24th Feb 2019

Andrew was very helpful and comforting to the whole family at a very sad and distressing time. Nothing is to much trouble and always available for advice can't thank them enough.

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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 Ann Verity 4th Mar 2019

    Everyone at Andrew Bingham's were very good and supportive to us all. Carol ,Doug and I were very glad we viewed John as he looked at peace and erased the memory of how awful he looked on the day he passed away.
    The funeral went very well and made the so much easier.
    Thank you

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Verity, deciding whether to come to see a loved one in the chapel is such a difficult decision, i am so pleased that this was a positive experience
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Ronald Cruickshanks 1st Mar 2019

    from first contact until now Andrew has shown utmost care and consideration at every stage. It was not the easiest of funerals to arrange as my wife wanted lots of hymns and as she was a priest there were many people wanting to assist with the tribute. His staff were smart and caring and carried out their duties with due reverence. The efforts made helped us to cope with the loss of my wife and many made the comment that it was a beautiful service. I could not fault it in any way.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Ron
    Your wife was a lovely lady and it was such a privilege to be of help
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Patricia Gibbons 24th Feb 2019

    Andrew was very helpful and comforting to the whole family at a very sad and distressing time. Nothing is to much trouble and always available for advice can't thank them enough.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr and Mrs Gibbons
    Thank you for leaving such kind words, a privilege to help
    Andrew
  • 5 Neil Brydon 23rd Feb 2019

    Dear Andrew and team,

    Thank you for the manner in which you looked after me and my family in the lead up to and during the funeral for my Dad, Bob. From the moment that I contacted you I felt confident that you would provide the level of service and care that I wanted. The speed with which you were able to respond helped me to deal with the situation and you were all sympathetic, accommodating and courteous throughout. This enabled me to give Dad the send off that he deserved. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending you to others.

    Neil

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Neil
    it is a privilege to help an i am pleased that you felt this way that your dad "got the send of he desrved".
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Becca Tomlinson 19th Feb 2019

    Andrew, Heidi and their team took the stress and worry out of planning a funeral and thanksgiving service. Such lovely, kind and respectful people. And on the day, even with over 500 attendees, my family and I could comfortably leave the details of the services with them, so we could focus on being present.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Thank you Becca for your lovely words, it is most appreciated. It was a privilege to help you at such a sad time. It just shows by the amount of people at the funeral, how much your dad was respected.
    Andrew
  • 5 Gillian Roe 16th Feb 2019

    From the moment my sister and I consulted Andrew after our mother died, we experienced a level of care and professionalism second to none. We both felt that we had entrusted our mother to an excellent firm of funeral directors and would have no hesitation at all in recommending Andrew, Heidi and their team to others.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Bain,
    I am so pleased that all went well and you felt that you would not hesitate in recommending our company, it is most appreciated by us all.
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Malcolm Hastie 13th Feb 2019

    Andrew, and every member of his team, was kind, patient and helpful throughout the organising of the funeral. On the day they did my mother proud in the way everything was handled. I would unhesitatingly recommend them.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Hastie, thank you for your lovely message, i am glad that all went has you wished
    Andrew
  • 5 Jenefer Rodger 10th Feb 2019

    An excellent caring Company. Everything was dealt with at my speed and they made clear they were there to help with whatever and whenever needed. The Celebrant they provided understood exactly what we neded and involved the whole family from the oldest to the youngest. I recommend them to all.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Rodgers, you are most kind i am so pleased that you felt this way, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Dudley Conway 8th Feb 2019

    Thank you for your care and help, you were so professional in every matter at this difficult time

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Conway,
    Thank you very for your lovely words it is most appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Ron Burwell 3rd Feb 2019

    Professional and sympathetic service, would recommend

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Thank you very much for your kind words Mr Burwell
    Regards Andrew
  • 5 Carol Edwards 22nd Jan 2019

    Excellent service,they helped sort everything and made all the pressures of sorting a funeral alot easier , felt our loved one was well looked after from the caring staff .

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Edwards, i am pleased that you felt this way, myself and colleagues really appreciate it
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Margaret Scrivener 20th Jan 2019

    I felt that from the first day of arranging the funeral to the actual day everything was handled most professionally, with care and understanding.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Thank you very much Mrs Scrivener for your lovely words
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Tracey Hawes 19th Jan 2019

    Professional and caring guidance through a difficult time.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Tracey it was a privilege to help you and your family, thank you for your kind words
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Don James 14th Jan 2019

    The meeting with Luke to arrange the funeral was conducted in a very caring and understanding way. The funeral could not have been conducted any better by Andrew Bingham and his staff

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Don
    Thank you for your lovely comments
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and Luke
  • 5 Joyce Arnold 4th Jan 2019

    A very helpful and caring company who were efficient and considerate and made sure everything ran smoothly on the day.
    Nothing was too much trouble and we felt the worries were lifted from our shoulders
    I would recommend Andrew Bingham to anyone.

    Thank you Andrew Bingham

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Joyce
    Thank you for your lovely words, i am so pleased that this is how you felt.
    Kind Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Celia Barrow 29th Dec 2018

    They were sensitive and caring throughout, and took all the pressure off Michael and myself. We cannot thank them enough.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Celia and Michael
    Thank you for your lovely comments, it was a privilege to help
    Kind Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Shaun Britton 26th Dec 2018

    Absolutely fantastic service. Could not fault it at all Andrew went out of his way to fulfil our wishes for our dad's funeral.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Shaun,
    It was a privilege to assist you and your family again and thank you for your lovely comments
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 June Kemp 25th Dec 2018

    Absolutely perfect service from start to finish. 
    Made our family feel extremely welcome during the planning of our Uncle’s funeral and the whole process was made effortless. 
    The funeral was beautiful and professional. 
    Could not fault the service at all. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear June
    Thank you for your lovely comments, i am very pleased that everything was how you would have liked it to be
    Kind Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Edna Draper 24th Dec 2018

    Andrew was very respectful about the care he gave to my husband .Andrew is very helpful with all of the funeral and very understanding on the things I requested and helped stand family in any way he could. I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone and my family said he was very good in all our requests Andrew is the very best anyone could ask for in this sad time for me and my family .We are forever grateful to Andrew and his men thanks to all the men at Andrew Bingam Funeral Directors

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Draper
    Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such lovely comments.
    Kind Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Michael Blazeby 23rd Dec 2018

    We have been so impressed with Andrew Bingham's funeral services for Maggie Marshall. Their patience, kindness and attention to detail were second to none. Nothing was too much trouble for them at a very difficult time for us.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Blazeby, it was a privilege to help you and your family, thank you for your lovely words,it is most appreciated.
    Andrew
  • 5 Michael Paterson 23rd Dec 2018

    excellent and very kind and understanding throughout the whole process .my heart felt thanks!!!

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Paterson
    thank you for taking the time to write such nice words at this difficult time it is very much appreciated.
    Andrew
  • 5 Terry Bryant 23rd Dec 2018

    The family wish to thank you so much Andrew and your staff for all the support you all gave us at this sad time. Although Dorothy had a plan in place there was still details to be arranged and put in place, this was done with much care and questions even answered out of hours which really helped when consulting with family. 

    Would highly recommend this family run funeral service.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Thank you Terry and family for your kind words we all appreciate it.
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Rebecca Bentley 16th Dec 2018

    Very helpful and compassionate. Could phone up and sort things very quickly and efficiently

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Thank you Rebecca for your kind words. Andrew
  • 5 Jackie Bloomfield 4th Dec 2018

    Andrew and the team were excellent, always there to help at a very difficult time for the family. A truly professional service from the first day we walked in until the actual funeral day its self,which I feel comes from using a family run business.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Thank you Jackie it ismost appreciated. Andrew
  • 5 Nicholas Pearce 29th Nov 2018

    A very caring and sympathetic service. Would highly recommend.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Thank you for your kind words. Andrew

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

Ann Verity 4th Mar 2019

Everyone at Andrew Bingham's were very good and supportive to us all. Carol ,Doug and I were very glad we viewed John as he looked at peace and erased the memory of how awful he looked on the day he passed away. The funeral went very well and made the so much easier. Thank you

Ronald Cruickshanks 1st Mar 2019

from first contact until now Andrew has shown utmost care and consideration at every stage. It was not the easiest of funerals to arrange as my wife wanted lots of hymns and as she was a priest there were many people wanting to assist with the tribute. His staff were smart and caring and carried out their duties with due reverence. The efforts made helped us to cope with the loss of my wife and many made the comment that it was a beautiful service. I could not fault it in any way.

Patricia Gibbons 24th Feb 2019

Andrew was very helpful and comforting to the whole family at a very sad and distressing time. Nothing is to much trouble and always available for advice can't thank them enough.

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