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

Clive Coleman 30th Apr 2023

Caring Funeral directors We got exactly what we asked for Communication was excellent , nothing was too much trouble

Pamela Borley 30th Apr 2023

Everyone was very kind and professional and looked after us all.Thank you for everything.Pam and Family

Deborah Vanderlaan 28th Apr 2023

Yes very well organised and you are as always very nice people. Obviously made for the business!! The flowers and the wicker coffin were just what our mother would have wanted. Such a shame she couldn’t see them. Thanks again 

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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 Clive Coleman 30th Apr 2023

    Caring Funeral directors We got exactly what we asked for Communication was excellent , nothing was too much trouble

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Coleman
    it was a privilege to help and you are most welcome.
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Pamela Borley 30th Apr 2023

    Everyone was very kind and professional and looked after us all.Thank you for everything.Pam and Family

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Borley
    You are most welcome, your kind words are much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 4 Deborah Vanderlaan 28th Apr 2023

    Yes very well organised and you are as always very nice people. Obviously made for the business!! The flowers and the wicker coffin were just what our mother would have wanted. Such a shame she couldn’t see them. Thanks again 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Vanderlaan
    Thank you for your kind words, it is very much appreciated. The Quartet was absolutely fabulous and i saw one of the ladies in the choir at Westminster Abbey during the Kings coronation.
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Kathryn Buntrock 28th Apr 2023

    The care that Malcolm was shown from start to the burial was excellent.  We would certainly recommend Andrew Bingham to everybody.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Buntrock,
    thank you for your very kind words, i still have the painting that your husband gave me when we met a few years ago
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 John Durrant 16th Apr 2023

    Many thanks to Andrew, Heidi and the team. We really appreciated their calm, helpful and knowledgeable support. Nothing was too much trouble.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Durrant
    thank you for your kind words, you are very welcome.
    Andrew, Heidi and Colleagues
  • 5 Stephen Wilding 16th Apr 2023

    At a difficult time, Andrew Bingham provide a complete service. Both subtle and efficient, I cannot recommend them highly enough

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Wilding
    Thank you very much, you are very much welcome.
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Richard Passmore 15th Apr 2023

    Quite simply first class service and support; Andrew has a first class team in which all members combine to provide an excellent, personal and high quality service.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Passmore
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help you and your family at this difficult time
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Anne Basham 11th Apr 2023

    We would highly recommend Andrew, Heidi and their team. They are extremely professional, very thoughtful and considerate at a very difficult time. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Ann
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help.
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Martin Beck 8th Apr 2023

    Very professional and friendly guidance on most suitable arrangements.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Beck
    it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Karen Peters 6th Apr 2023

    Mum's funeral went according to plan and was exactly what Mum had wished for

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Karen
    Thank you for your kind words, it is much appreciated
    regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Phil & Linda Rampley 31st Mar 2023

    From the day we made the arrangements for the funeral of our son, the care and understanding was impeccable. Andrew and his colleagues showed dignity and compassion to us all. All the family and friends appreciated this. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Always very attentive to our needs as a grieving family.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Phil and Linda
    it was a privilege to help you all at such a difficult time.
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Paul Smith 27th Mar 2023

    Andrew and his team made my mums funeral a perfect day every thing was spot on.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr smith
    I am very pleased that your mums funeral was how you wanted it
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Alwyn Hockley 21st Mar 2023

    Thank you for the personal attention to detail. Particularly touched by the Salvation Army crest on the plaque for the coffin.
    Andrew arranged the day so perfectly with precision, dignity and kindness.  From the office staff to the pallbearers we sincerely say ‘thank you’ to you all.
    God bless you for all your care and attention.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Alwyn
    Thank you for such kind words, we really appreciate it
    Kind regards
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Margaret Daffern 21st Mar 2023

    Beautiful service . You are the best. So compassionate

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Daffern
    Thank you, it was a privilege to help at this difficult time
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Heather Seymour 19th Mar 2023

    To Andrew and team thank you for your kindness and help at a very sad time.Clive,s funeral was a perfect tribute to him.Thank you to Sophie at Kings for the beautiful flowers. From Heather Jenny Chris and family

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Seymour
    Thank you, you and your family are very welcome
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Roger Harvey 19th Mar 2023

    Very professional and caring team , helpful and considerate throughout the whole time.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Harvey
    Thank you for your kind words, it is most appreciated
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Andrew Johnson 17th Mar 2023

    Andrew Bingham Funeral Service was exceptional during the planning of my mother's funeral and on the day itself. Their professionalism and attention to detail enabled us to have 100% focus on my mother and her family. Thank you for helping to make the day a positive experience.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Andrew,
    you are very welcome, your mother was a very lovely lady and it was herself that had planned it all herself, we just carried out her wishes,
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Paula Mayes 14th Mar 2023

    Andrew Bingham were brilliant. It was a very difficult and upsetting time for us but everyone that works there were so kind and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble and the funeral was the perfect send off for our mum. Thank you for a really great service.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Paula
    you are very welcome, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Henrietta Hazell 13th Mar 2023

    The service was above and beyond excellent from beginning to end.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Hazell
    thank you and thank you very much for the lovely chocolates you brought in to us today
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Ian Renouf 13th Mar 2023

    Totally efficient operation made the occasion more relaxed
    Their celebrant completed the day and certainly made it a celebration of Mary's life
    So much so many friends thought he was a family friend

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Renouf
    thank you for your lovely words, i am really pleased all went so well
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Alison Hills 12th Mar 2023

    Dads funeral was a very small one but he insisted on using a local business rather than a chain,so Andrew Binghams was the perfect choice. They were exceptional for personal service and carrying out our families wishes. Attention to detail when you lose a loved one is so important and on the day, everything was as it should be and dad would have been proud. Respectful, patient, kind and caring. I would recommend to anyone locally and beyond. A good job done under very heartbreaking times. Thank you to all the team.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Alison
    Thank you for your very kind words, we all appreciate.
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Martin Hookham 10th Mar 2023

    Could not fault Highly recommend.
    Not only with my mum, but my father as well.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Martin
    it was a privilege to help you and your family once again
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Sandra Barnard 10th Mar 2023

    Binghams were extremely professional, sensitive and thoughtful from our first phone call. Thank you for making the whole process simple and straightforward.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Barnard
    Thank you, it is very much appreciated by us all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Christine Edgar 7th Mar 2023

    Everything we asked and more

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Edgar
    it was a privilege to help you and your family
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Caroline Parsons 5th Mar 2023

    Very professional. Everything was carried out exactly how we wanted it to be. Nothing was too much trouble for them.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Caroline
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew 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

Clive Coleman 30th Apr 2023

Caring Funeral directors We got exactly what we asked for Communication was excellent , nothing was too much trouble

Pamela Borley 30th Apr 2023

Everyone was very kind and professional and looked after us all.Thank you for everything.Pam and Family

Deborah Vanderlaan 28th Apr 2023

Yes very well organised and you are as always very nice people. Obviously made for the business!! The flowers and the wicker coffin were just what our mother would have wanted. Such a shame she couldn’t see them. Thanks again 

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