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

Barbara Pashley 23rd Jul 2023

Andrew and his team were extremely helpful, professional and caring throughout. This was a difficult time and Bingham's were very supportive and accommodating. We would readily recommend them. 

Debbie Wink 21st Jul 2023

A professional, caring team of people working together to make everything go smoothly and deliver a very personalised and meaningful day.

Jacqueline McCarthy 18th Jul 2023

Everyone at Andrew Bingham Funeral Services made us feel at complete ease and comfortable on the hardest and saddest day of our lives. Sincere thanks to you all from the McCarthy family

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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

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Barbara Pashley 23rd Jul 2023

    Andrew and his team were extremely helpful, professional and caring throughout. This was a difficult time and Bingham's were very supportive and accommodating. We would readily recommend them. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Pashley
    Thank you very much for your kind words it was a privilege to help you and your lovely family at such a difficult time
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Debbie Wink 21st Jul 2023

    A professional, caring team of people working together to make everything go smoothly and deliver a very personalised and meaningful day.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Wink
    I am very proud of our team and we all very much appreciate your kind words. It was a privilege to help and thank you
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Jacqueline McCarthy 18th Jul 2023

    Everyone at Andrew Bingham Funeral Services made us feel at complete ease and comfortable on the hardest and saddest day of our lives.
    Sincere thanks to you all from the McCarthy family

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs McCarthy
    thank you it was a privilege to help you on such a sad occasion
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Tony Deane 11th Jul 2023

    Absolutely fantastic service from the first contact to the service, Beverly was empathetic, sincere and above all utterly professional, every detail was properly dealt with. I cannot rate Andrew Bingham's enough. Thank you so very much.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Deane
    You are very welcome, your kind words are very much appreciated by all of us at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Jane Ensten 10th Jul 2023

    Andrew Bingham and his staff went above and beyond to give our Mum the cremation and Celebration of Life Service that she would have loved.  
    Everyone was so calm, caring and thoughtful from the moment we contacted them

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Ensten
    Thank you for your very kind words, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and Colleagues
  • 5 Sarah Robinson 4th Jul 2023

    Very caring and considerate. We couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you for taking care of Rob for us. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Robinson
    it was a privilege to help and you are very welcome
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Jean Mark 4th Jul 2023

    Nothing was too much trouble, we were made to feel that you cared.
    We even had the benefit of a chauffeur known to Dad and a drive past Gammers on his final trip. Perfect, thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Mark
    Thank you for your kind words, it was very fitting driving past Gammers one last time
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Emma Baker 29th Jun 2023

    Andrew and his team were exceptional. They were understanding, sympathetic and so very professional. Their attention to detail was excellent, they listened very carefully to our requirements, and on the day they went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. Whilst saying 'goodbye' is never easy, the service was beautiful thanks to Andrew and his wonderful team.

    We would highly recommend their services.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Emma
    Thank you for such lovely words, it really is appreciated, it was a privilege to help you and your family at such a sad time
    Regards
    Andrew and all at ABIFS
  • 5 Shirley Elderfield 29th Jun 2023

    Andrew and his colleagues could not have been more caring and compassionate. We wanted to have a tractor for our uncle and this was arranged and was perfect. We are extremely grateful for all the support and professionalism of Andrew and his team.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Elderfield
    Thank you for your kind words, the tractor was a lovely fitting tribute to your uncle
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Jayne Bowie 27th Jun 2023

    Funerals are difficult, but Andrew Bingham and his team are professional, kind, thoughtful, sensitive and understanding. They make the whole process much less painful and we would highly recommend them.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Jayne
    it has been a privilege to look after both your parents, your kind words are very much appreciated
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Julie Moss 17th Jun 2023

    From the start to the end of the process we cannot praise Andrew Bingham enough. Everyone there was professional, compassionate and friendly and they made the process easy and as pain free as possible. Thank you all. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Julie
    Thank you, it is so pleasing that you felt this way, it is most appreciated
    Andrew and Team
  • 5 Christine Stiff 14th Jun 2023

    What an excellent service they provide. Wonderful, caring staff and just got everything perfect. Highly recommend to all

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Christine
    Thank you, it is very much appreciated by all of us
    Andrew, Heidi and Colleagues
  • 5 Glynis Pearce 30th May 2023

    Wonderfully caring and so professional from first meeting right through to the funeral. I cannot thank them enough from all of my family.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Pearce
    Thank you for your kind words, you are very welcome .
    From Andrew and all at ABIFS
  • 5 Sue Harris 30th May 2023

    Thank you for everything you helped us with for Dad's funeral. All of the stress and worry was taken away.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Sue
    You are most welcome and thank you for your kind words
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Frances Bradshaw 23rd May 2023

    My father’s funeral was extremely complex as he was a 100 year old DDAY Veteran. 

    Andrew Bingham and all his team dealt wonderfully with all the complexities of military, family and religious requirements.

    Their professionalism, sensitivity and support were greatly valued. Both the funeral mass and the cremation service the following day provided everything we asked for and more.

    Thank you

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Fran
    Thank you for your very kind words, it was a privilege to help look after your father, Alfie (young bearer) is especially proud with him being in the newspapers
    Regards
    all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Stuart Gooch 23rd May 2023

    A perfect service, ensuring my father had a great send off. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Stuart
    You are very welcome, it was a privilege to look after Reg, he was a real gent
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Janet Finch 21st May 2023

    You were all brilliant .thank you

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Finch
    You are most welcome, thank you
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Steven Wells 20th May 2023

    Couldn’t ask for better service than Binghams provide 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mr Wells
    thank you very much, it is most appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Michael Ball 11th May 2023

    A first rate service. Andrew went out of his way to help us with a wheelchair accessible vehicle and make sure that all our wishes were fulfilled.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Michael
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Lt Col Ivan Croucher 9th May 2023

    Very caring personal service, nothing too much bother . Would recommend Andrew and his team to see you through difficult days.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Lt Col Ivan Croucher, You are very kind, it was a privilege to help you and your family at this difficult time
    Regards
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Fenton Farthing 9th May 2023

    They took care of everything simply and with no fuss and made an incredibly hard time a little bit easier.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Farthing
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such kind words at this incredibly difficult time
    Andrew Bingham and Colleagues
  • 5 Ann Brett 7th May 2023

    I can only give you praise for what you and your staff have done following the sad loss of Robert . From the beginning you put us at ease and guided us through very difficult times . Everything went as well as we could have wished for on the day of the funeral , the coffin and flowers looked perfect and carried out with great dignity
    walking in front of the hurst from Robert’s house to the Village hall, a significant tribute. And then looking after the family at the crematorium along with your staff .

    Thank you on behalf of the family .

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Irving
    Thank you for your kind words, it is very kind and much appreciated by all of us at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Jacqueline Smith 3rd May 2023

    I still do not have the words to describe how amazing you all were with supporting my mum and family during this most difficult time of our lives. We will be forever grateful for the way you always knew exactly what to do and say in every moment. I cant thank you enough for what you do. We could not have done it without you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Jacqueline thank you for such lovely words, you are very welcome and it was a privilege to help
    regards
    Andrew and Team
  • 5 Emma Farnish 2nd May 2023

    Extremely professional, very respectful.  Helped and guided us during the whole process. Would highly recommend them. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Emma
    Thank you for your kind words.
    Regards
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Thelma Bloom 2nd May 2023

    The  service was excellent.
    Had lots of lovely comments as how good it was . 
    Dad would have been proud . 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Bloom,
    i am very pleased all went well and that you did your dad proud
    Regards
    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

Barbara Pashley 23rd Jul 2023

Andrew and his team were extremely helpful, professional and caring throughout. This was a difficult time and Bingham's were very supportive and accommodating. We would readily recommend them. 

Debbie Wink 21st Jul 2023

A professional, caring team of people working together to make everything go smoothly and deliver a very personalised and meaningful day.

Jacqueline McCarthy 18th Jul 2023

Everyone at Andrew Bingham Funeral Services made us feel at complete ease and comfortable on the hardest and saddest day of our lives. Sincere thanks to you all from the McCarthy family

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