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

Rosemarie Holland 15th Oct 2023

We thoroughly recommend their services. They made a difficult time easier to deal with. Polite and professional throughout. Very supportive and kind. Thank you to all the team.

Lynn Goodall 14th Oct 2023

The company was responsive throughout. I found their approach sensitive and supportive.  Nothing seemed too much trouble, and they were available whenever I contacted them or whenever I wanted to pop in.   The celebrant liaised well with me and as a team they worked with us to give my mum the send off she would have wanted. 

Carolyn Forsdike 8th Oct 2023

Thank you very much to everyone at Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service. Everything handled with care and compassion from beginning to end. Highly recommended.

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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

Catherine   (Cathie) Poultney

Catherine (Cathie) Poultney

Dec 1937 - Sep 2024

Enid   Mayhew

Enid Mayhew

Jun 1936 - Sep 2024

Anthony   Charles Wright 'Tony'

Anthony Charles Wright 'Tony'

Jun 1942 - Sep 2024

Richard   Chillingford

Richard Chillingford

Sep 2024 - Aug 1942

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Rosemarie Holland 15th Oct 2023

    We thoroughly recommend their services. They made a difficult time easier to deal with. Polite and professional throughout. Very supportive and kind. Thank you to all the team.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Holland
    It has been a privilege to help at this difficult time, thank you for your kind words
    Regards
    Andrew, Heidi and team
  • 5 Lynn Goodall 14th Oct 2023

    The company was responsive throughout. I found their approach sensitive and supportive.  Nothing seemed too much trouble, and they were available whenever I contacted them or whenever I wanted to pop in.   The celebrant liaised well with me and as a team they worked with us to give my mum the send off she would have wanted. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Goodall
    Thank you for your kind words, i am very pleased all went as you would have wished for
    Kind Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Carolyn Forsdike 8th Oct 2023

    Thank you very much to everyone at Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service.
    Everything handled with care and compassion from beginning to end. Highly recommended.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Forsdike
    Thank you for your kind words, they are very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Andy Noble 5th Oct 2023

    Very professional, understanding and caring people.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Andy
    Thank you very much, it is very much appreciated
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Chris Forsdyke 3rd Oct 2023

    Very professional, made a very difficult time so much easier for both my son's and wife's funerals.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Forsdyke
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such kind words especially at such a difficult time for you
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Rebecca Harvey 30th Sep 2023

    The funeral for my dear mother could not have been better. The attention to detail was wonderful. The whole day went with ease with the calm and considerate direction from Andrew. My sisters and I are most grateful. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Rebecca
    Thank you for you lovely words, it has been a privilege to help your lovely family again
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Lilian Woodgate 24th Sep 2023

    Andrew, and his Wife make a great team, they provide exceptional personal service. They are caring and sympathetic at a time when you need and want support and advice. They make appropriate referrals to services to make the process simple as well as exceptional. They were reccommended to me, and will be an easy reccommendation by me.
    LW

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Woodgate
    Thank you for your lovely kind words, it has been a privilege to help
    Kind regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Venessa Herbert 23rd Sep 2023

    Very caring and personal  service.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Herbert
    thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help
    regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Glen Robinson 22nd Sep 2023

    Andrew and his team has been excellent from start to finish. The team have been very helpful and made every effort to make sure ever thing went to plan on the day.
    I will truly recommend their excellent service.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Glen
    Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to look after your mum Poppy she was a lovely lady and opened our premises 17 years ago when we opened the doors.
    regards
    Andrew and Team
  • 4 Suzanne Wilkinson 19th Sep 2023

    Andrew and Heidi have made the whole process of planning a funeral far easier than expected. They offer a personal service with compassion and professionalism all rolled into one. Thank you so much x

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Suzanne
    Thank you for your kind words it has been a privilege to help you and your family
    Regards
    Andrew and Heidi
  • 5 Stanley Brown 19th Sep 2023

    Amazing service would highly recommend

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Brown
    Thank you for your very kind words
    from all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Michael Burch 11th Sep 2023

    Helpful staff made adifficult tast much smoother.
    Mike Burch

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Burch
    thank you for your kind words
    Regards
    Andrew and Heidi and team
  • 5 Caroline Crosthwaite 3rd Sep 2023

    Everything was done perfectly and respectfully and all our wishes were carried out.  Nothing was too much trouble and we were very grateful that the flowers were brought back to the house.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Crosthwaite
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help and is very much appreciated by all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Christine Hargan 2nd Sep 2023

    Well and truly above and beyond all expectations.  From the first contact we couldn't have asked for more.  Life's most difficult situation handled with professionalism, compassion and empathy.  Nothing was too much trouble, 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Christine
    It was such a privilege to help you and your family at such a difficult time, your kind words are much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Jenny Whiting 29th Aug 2023

    A 1st class service. The whole team were thoughtful, paid close attention to the detail we asked for and showed compassion throughout. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Whiting
    Thank you for such lovely words, it is a privilege to help at this difficult time
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Janice Broatch 28th Aug 2023

    Andrew and his team were a great support at a difficult time. Everyone was extremely professional and made sure everything went smoothly on the day. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Broatch
    I am very pleased that all went well, your kind words are most appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Hope Dennis-Davies 27th Aug 2023

    Andrew and his whole team provided us with an excellent service. The ladies in the office, the gentleman who accompanied us to the crematorium and of course Andrew were always patient, polite considerate helpful and kind  to accommodate all our requests. Thank you all very much.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Dennis - Davies,
    Thank you for your kind words, it is most appreciated
    Kind regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Richard Marshall 25th Aug 2023

    This is a superb family business and I cannot find the words to express the care and attention to detail and respect they give to ensure everything goes as you would wish.

    Richard Marshall.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Richard
    Thank you, your kind words are very much appreciated. i am very pleased that everything went as you wished
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Helen Fresneau 22nd Aug 2023

    Excellent service. Professional,kind, respectful and very helpful every step of the way. Would highly recommend.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Fresneau
    Thank you it is a privilege to help at this difficult time
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Ian Borley 19th Aug 2023

    I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Andrew Bingham. At what was a very difficult time, they took care of all the arrangements for my father's funeral in a proactive, yet sympathetic, manner. I couldn't fault a thing.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Borley
    Thank you, your kind words are most appreciated by all of us.
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Rosemary Tyler 18th Aug 2023

    Andrew and his team conducted the whole funeral  process in a compassionate, caring and professional manner.

    The family could not fault the level of service we received in order to achieve a true celebration of Reg’s long life.

    Thank you Andrew, Heidi and the team.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Tyler
    Thank you very much for your kind words it is a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Terry Groom 14th Aug 2023

    Thankyou for an amazing experience. Everything went so well from making the arrangements with Heidi, to the actual day of the service. Bev did a wonderful job of leading the celebration of Chris' life and delivering the eulogy on behalf of the family. So many people commented on how personal the funeral was.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Terry
    Thank you for your kind words, it really is appreciated.
    regards
    Heidi and team
  • 5 Margaret Russell-Smith 7th Aug 2023

    At a stressful time, the help and care shown to me was excellent, I was guided through the whole process, and felt I was in very capable hands. I would highly recommend this company.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Russell - Smith
    Thank you very much for your lovely words, it really is appreciated by all of us.
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Frederick Horrex 5th Aug 2023

    Excellent.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Horrex
    Thank you very much
    Regards
    Andrew and Team
  • 5 Andrew Turpin 31st Jul 2023

    Excellent service, customer service was 2nd to none.
    Always in contact to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible at such a difficult time.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Turpin
    Thank you for your very kind words, it is most appreciated from us all 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

Rosemarie Holland 15th Oct 2023

We thoroughly recommend their services. They made a difficult time easier to deal with. Polite and professional throughout. Very supportive and kind. Thank you to all the team.

Lynn Goodall 14th Oct 2023

The company was responsive throughout. I found their approach sensitive and supportive.  Nothing seemed too much trouble, and they were available whenever I contacted them or whenever I wanted to pop in.   The celebrant liaised well with me and as a team they worked with us to give my mum the send off she would have wanted. 

Carolyn Forsdike 8th Oct 2023

Thank you very much to everyone at Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service. Everything handled with care and compassion from beginning to end. Highly recommended.

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