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

Tracey Nobbs 22nd Dec 2023

The service provided was excellent; professional and caring throughout.  Everything we asked for was immediately agreed to and the level of care taken at every stage was all that we could have hoped for.  At such a difficult time, it helped so much to receive such a high standard of care and support and we are incredibly grateful.

Ann Brett 22nd Dec 2023

Everyone was very helpful and the day went very smoothly we couldn't have wished for anything more.

Alison Smith 11th Dec 2023

Such a good service - sympathetic, efficient and compassionate.  Everything was handled for me and even on the day Andrew was there to make sure we knew what was happening. Would definitely recommend.

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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

Ivan   Hurst

Ivan Hurst

Aug 1940 - Oct 2024

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Doreen Shirley Ambrose

Oct 1938 - Sep 2024

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Joyce Boggis

Aug 1934 - Oct 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Tracey Nobbs 22nd Dec 2023

    The service provided was excellent; professional and caring throughout.  Everything we asked for was immediately agreed to and the level of care taken at every stage was all that we could have hoped for.  At such a difficult time, it helped so much to receive such a high standard of care and support and we are incredibly grateful.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Tracey
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely kind words especially at this very difficult time for you. It was a privilege to help you and your family
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Ann Brett 22nd Dec 2023

    Everyone was very helpful and the day went very smoothly we couldn't have wished for anything more.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Brett
    Thank you so much for your kind words, it is very much appreciated, i am really please that all went smoothly
    Kind Regards
    Andrew and Team
  • 5 Alison Smith 11th Dec 2023

    Such a good service - sympathetic, efficient and compassionate.  Everything was handled for me and even on the day Andrew was there to make sure we knew what was happening. Would definitely recommend.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Alison
    Thank you for such kind words about your experience, it was a honour to help
    regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Diane Goymer 10th Dec 2023

    Andrew and his colleagues were wonderfully helpful. I would highly recommend their services.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Goymer
    thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help you and your family
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Caroline Wolton 7th Dec 2023

    So very kind and thoughtful, open all hours for your every need.
    I felt supported throughout, excellent communication.
    Very efficient.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Wolton
    Thank you for your very kind words, i am very pleased that you felt supported throughout, it was a privilege to help
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Greg Hollis 4th Dec 2023

    Andrew, Heidi and their team have been perfect throughout the whole process. Always available for help, no pressure on anything and a perfect funeral on the day. Dad looked amazing and they made the whole preparation stress-free. Could not recommend them highly enough.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Greg
    Thank you for your lovely words, i am really pleased that everything went perfectly. Your feedback is very much appreciated by all of us
    Regards
    Andrew and Heidi
  • 5 Gail Woodhams 3rd Dec 2023

    My experience of arranging my Dads funeral with Andrew and his team could not be faulted. Andrew guided me round the various possibilities and resulted in what I thought was the most perfect funeral. The Celebrant, flowers & order of service….everything , completely spot on. Thank you. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Gail
    Thank you for your very kind words, it was a privilege to help, i am really pleased that the funeral was perfect for you and everything was spot on
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Paul Mark 2nd Dec 2023

    Very impressed with how the Funeral was carried out by yourselves on the day.
    I must also say Andrew, that you & your staff were so helpful, thoughtful & caring,when making all the arrangements for the day.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Mark
    Thank you very much for your very kind words, you are most welcome, i am very pleased that you were impressed with how things went
    kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Ann Cooke 1st Dec 2023

    From the beginning to the end the service was impeccable. I felt a great weight taken off my shoulders knowing that everything from the church service, the service sheets, the flowers, catering and cars to and from the service were taken care of. Thank you all for your professionalism and care. Ann Cooke

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Ann
    It is a privilege to help you and your family at such a sad time, i am so pleased that everything went as you wished
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Janet Chisnall 28th Nov 2023

    Superb sympathetic service throughout this difficult time.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Janet
    Thank you, so sorry we have had to help twice in such a short time
    kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Christopher Ramsey 26th Nov 2023

    Couldn’t wish for any better service, excellent!!!

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Christopher
    thank you very much, i am so pleased that you were pleased with how everything went
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Malcolm Page 21st Nov 2023

    Very helpful and considerate at a very difficult time. My son had a perfect send off Thank you

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Page
    thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help at such a difficult time for you
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Sandra Eldridge 21st Nov 2023

    Outstanding service from start to finish. Arranged everything, venue, flowers, music, everything. Andrew was excellent, compassionate and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Sandra
    Thank you for such kind words, it was a privilege to help and i am very pleased that you felt this way.
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Barry King 20th Nov 2023

    First Class Service.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Barry
    It was a privilege to help you at this very sad time
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Janet Chisnall 13th Nov 2023

    very professional and sympathetic,the day went perfectly giving Mother the perfect send off.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Janet
    I am very pleased that all went well and giving your mother a perfect funeral, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Steven Ambrose 12th Nov 2023

    Thank you for the understanding, attention to detail and care at what is obviously a difficult time.  

    The professionalism and sympathetic approach helped us through the whole process from making the necessary arrangements to the funeral day itself and beyond.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello steven
    thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help and it is very much appreciated by the team.
    regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Nick Ringwood 11th Nov 2023

    Everything went well, many thanks.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Nick
    i am very pleased that all went well, thank you
    regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Eugene Smith 4th Nov 2023

    5 star service from start to finish would highly recommend 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Eugene
    thank you, our team try very hard and your kind words are very much appreciated,
    Regards
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Tracey Rayner 30th Oct 2023

    On behalf of myself, Lee and Lesley we would like to  thank you all for your kindness, professionalism and assistance shown to us at this difficult time, we
    Appreciate everything you did for us to make mums service very special, what a wonderful team you all are. Love Tracey Rayner and Family xx

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Tracey
    thank you very much for your lovely words, it is appreciated by myself and colleagues
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Stephen Sturgeon 28th Oct 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish, made the process very easy at a difficult time. Highly professional and Highly recommended.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Sturgeon
    thank you for your very kind words it is most appreciated
    Thank you
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Paul McIntee 27th Oct 2023

    Andrew is not the Funeral Director handling Tony's funeral (which is in Surrey) however he has made his site at Funeral Guide available for me to use. Andrew looked after the arrangements for my wife, who died 2 years ago on the same day as my brother Tony. Andrew certainly 'goes the extra mile' for the families he supports.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr McIntee
    I am pleased that we have been able to help in this small way for your brother, you are most welcome
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Jo Tippell 24th Oct 2023

    I felt truly supported by everyone at Andrew Bingham. I cannot praise them highly enough.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Jo
    It has been a privilege to help at this very sad time
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Sylvia Williams 22nd Oct 2023

    We were very impressed with the service we received. During a difficult time, Andrew dealt with us with sensitivity and kindness. He took time to explain all the options available to us and always answered our questions and dealt with queries promptly and efficiently. On the day of the funeral, everything went like clockwork, thanks to Andrew and his wonderful team. From start to finish, we felt that we were in safe hands. In addition, we felt that the price we were charged was reasonable. Would definitely recommend.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Williams
    It has been a privilege to help you and your family, your lovely words are very much appreciated by all of us at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Zoe Cadwell 20th Oct 2023

    Very friendly team who were very efficient wit the arrangements

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Cadwell
    Your kind words are very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Julie Moss 15th Oct 2023

    For the second time this year Andrew Bingham’s did us proud. They treated us with compassion and empathy all the way through. James and his team supported us on the day and Bev, as our celebrant, spoke about Dad as though he was a member of her own family. We cannot fault them. Thank you. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Julie
    I am sorry we have had to help you so soon,
    Thank you for your lovely words, it is very much appreciated by all of us 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

Tracey Nobbs 22nd Dec 2023

The service provided was excellent; professional and caring throughout.  Everything we asked for was immediately agreed to and the level of care taken at every stage was all that we could have hoped for.  At such a difficult time, it helped so much to receive such a high standard of care and support and we are incredibly grateful.

Ann Brett 22nd Dec 2023

Everyone was very helpful and the day went very smoothly we couldn't have wished for anything more.

Alison Smith 11th Dec 2023

Such a good service - sympathetic, efficient and compassionate.  Everything was handled for me and even on the day Andrew was there to make sure we knew what was happening. Would definitely recommend.

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