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

Chris Harvey 23rd Feb 2023

Andrew Bingham were excellent in every aspect. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them for anyone who needs a funeral director. Everything was dealt with efficiently and sympathetically. Thank you.

Sue Budd 19th Feb 2023

5 stars

Olwen Anderson 11th Feb 2023

A very professional caring team who have done everything as we wished at this sad time, within a very short time period due to a member of family returning to Tasmania.  Family and friends as far as New Zealand, Australia and the USA have phoned and messaged to say what a lovely service and how well it was conducted by your Civil Celebrant Beverley Robilliard.  Andrew and Heidi Bingham I can’t praise your funeral Service enough a real asset to Stowmarket.

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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 Chris Harvey 23rd Feb 2023

    Andrew Bingham were excellent in every aspect. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them for anyone who needs a funeral director. Everything was dealt with efficiently and sympathetically. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Harvey
    thank you for your kind words
    Andrew and Team
  • 5 Sue Budd 19th Feb 2023

    5 stars

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Sue
    Thank you
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Olwen Anderson 11th Feb 2023

    A very professional caring team who have done everything as we wished at this sad time, within a very short time period due to a member of family returning to Tasmania.  Family and friends as far as New Zealand, Australia and the USA have phoned and messaged to say what a lovely service and how well it was conducted by your Civil Celebrant Beverley Robilliard.  Andrew and Heidi Bingham I can’t praise your funeral Service enough a real asset to Stowmarket.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Olwen
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help and everyone i meet seem have something lovely to say about Michael
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Michael Daffern 10th Feb 2023

    Again Andrew Bingham was very professional and very organised in every way. Thank you so much.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Daffern
    you are very welcome
    from all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Irene Shave 7th Feb 2023

    Andrew and his colleagues were so very kind and supportive. It was the small touches that meant so much to myself and my family, we will always be grateful for those.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Shave, thank you very much for your kind words, you and your family are very welcome
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Christine Harris 4th Feb 2023

    You made what we thought was going to be a stressful time a lot easier and relaxed than we thought possible.
    From meeting up with bev to sort out funeral details to seeing mum in the Chapel of rest to Andrew and the gang on the funeral day brilliant. And many people commented on the day about Andrews easy and calm manner. So a big thank you to you all.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Christine
    Thank you for your very kind words, you are very welcome
    Regards
    All at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Jules Oxborrow 1st Feb 2023

    Andrew, Bev and team were exceptionally respectful, caring and supportive, making preparing for a very difficult day much easier. Their expertise and guidance really helped us navigate our way through all the details. Communication was excellent throughout and Andrew and staff were so kind on the day of the funeral. I would highly recommend them. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Jules
    thank you for the lovely comments, it is most appreciated by all the team
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Judy Lauder 30th Jan 2023

    An excellent service. Very professional, understanding and caring in what is always a difficult time. Nothing is too much trouble, communication is also excellent.

    I would highly recommend him.

    Thank you for looking after my husband so well.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Lauder
    Thank you for the lovely words it is appreciated by all the team
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Gloria Durrant 29th Jan 2023

    Andrew and his staff were very professional and knowledgeable.They took care of my Dad and were extremely helpful to our family in helping us arrange his funeral.
    We had a church service followed by a burial and could not have wished for better care and understanding.
    I would not hesitate in recommending Andrew Bingham and his team as they helped us through a very sad time.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Gloria
    Thank you for such kind words, the service was a fitting tribute to such a gentleman.
    regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Mark Partridge 29th Jan 2023

    Such a caring well organised personal service. I hardly had to arrange a thing from the moment I called at 4 am the day after Boxing Day to the funeral day I was treated with respect understanding and guided through the process all the way. Thanks 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mark
    thank you for your kind words, we are always there for you and our families it is always a privilege to help
    regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Caroline Salisbury 28th Jan 2023

    Everything went very smoothly and to plan, which helps at a difficult time. Thank you very much. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Salisbury
    thank you for your kind words, it is very much appreciated
    Regards
    all at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 5 Kate Baxter 24th Jan 2023

    I found them to be very professional and very helpful. Their charges are reasonable and would not hesitate to reccommend

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Baxter
    thank you very much, it is much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues
  • 5 Ann Turner 23rd Jan 2023

    Andrew was very caring and approachable. Everything on the day of the funeral ran smoothly and his staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Services to others.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Turner
    it was a privilege to help you and your family, your kind words are much appreciated by us all
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Cathy Bennington 22nd Jan 2023

    We were so happy with the service from Andrew Bingham and his team .
    I felt that they went above and beyond with the funeral plans of my husband .
    We can’t thank them all enough for all the hard work they do .

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Mrs Bennington, thank you for your kind words, it is a privilege to help you at this difficult time and it was the least we could do for you
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Kerry Charlton 21st Jan 2023

    Andrew and his team were wonderful.
    Everything was very easy from the initial visit to the funeral itself.
    They didn’t push unwanted products, but let us know what was available, and made good suggestions about where to have the wake.
    Thank you for making a difficult time easy.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Kerry
    Thank you for your lovely words, it is very much appreciated.
    Regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Leanne Higgins 18th Jan 2023

    An excellent service. Highly recommended. Empathetic and organised. My thanks especially to Bev for making the day such a positive and uplifting experience. 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Leanne
    thank you for your lovely words, we are pleased that all went well,
    Regards
    Andrew, Bev and colleagues
  • 5 Brian Buckle 16th Jan 2023

    Absolutely brilliant - could not have been better. At a difficult time for our family everyone was so respectful and keen to provide a very dignified professional and helpful service.


    I would recommend Andrew Bingham Funeral Service to everyone.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Hello Brian
    thank you for your very kind words, it was a privilege to help, Heidi has very fond memories of your mothers baking
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Jacqueline Rampley 13th Jan 2023

    brilliant everything my son would have wanted the intro was him down to a tee. we as a family were pleased with every thing that you did to make the day right for him.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Rampley, thank you for your very kind words, i am really pleased that you were pleased with everything
    Kind regards
    Andrew
  • 5 Roger Fosker 9th Jan 2023

    Everything went to plan as arranged , excellent service . 

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Roger
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to help
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Caroline Woodger 8th Jan 2023

    Very grateful for Andrew Bingham and team for the support and kindness they showed me and my family whilst arranging mums funeral. They were respectful of both her and our wishes at a very difficult time.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Caroline
    Thank you for your kind words, it is appreciated by all of us at Andrew Bingham IFS
  • 4 Peter Paine 7th Jan 2023

    It was so kind of Andrew to visit me at the house, when I am not used to driving, so avoided the trek into Stowmarket. Otherwise, there was little contact, though he was always there available.
    A pity about the spelling mistake on Andrew Bingham's address on the service paper, the only thing I did not check - "M2ton" instead of "Milton". As a ex-teacher, I needed a number of attempts to get the service paper punctuation correct.
    The actual service went very smoothly with helpful guidance throughout. and Andrew was very amenable about my wishes, like walking behind the hearse from our house to the church.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr Paine
    Thank you for your review, i am sorry about the 2 in the address, unfortunately this is a typo glitch in the printers software and occasionally this happens, unfortunately due to the printers being closed over christmas/new year, this was something we could not remedy.
    Regards
    Andrew and team
  • 5 Hannah Dracocardos 7th Jan 2023

    Andrew Bingham and his colleagues have been kind, supportive and professional throughout this whole process. Thanks to all of them.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Hannah
    Thank you for your very kind words, it is most appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew and Colleagues
  • 5 Cindy Stiff 31st Dec 2022

    We meet at Binghams to arrange
    The order of serviceand they also found us a Cater and venue for the wake.Nothing was to much trouble for them.It was a very moving Funeral conducted by Bev at Risby Crematorium. The family provided pall bearers as with Alan's wife 2 yrs previously.
    Would definitely recommend Andrew Bingham

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mrs Stiff
    Thank you for your kind words, it is very much appreciated
    Regards
    Andrew Bev and the team
  • 5 Andrew Martin 26th Dec 2022

    We were all so pleased with everything,the service Bev done for us was lovely.We would recommend Andrew Bingham to all our friends and family

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Mr martin
    Thank you for your kind words
    from
    Andrew, Bev and the team
  • 5 Fiona Palmer 23rd Dec 2022

    We would like to thank Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Ser vice for their highly professional yet personal support and service provided. Thank you.

    Andrew Bingham replied
    Dear Fiona
    It was a privilege to help you and your family at this very difficult time.
    Regards
    Andrew and colleagues

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Chris Harvey 23rd Feb 2023

Andrew Bingham were excellent in every aspect. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them for anyone who needs a funeral director. Everything was dealt with efficiently and sympathetically. Thank you.

Sue Budd 19th Feb 2023

5 stars

Olwen Anderson 11th Feb 2023

A very professional caring team who have done everything as we wished at this sad time, within a very short time period due to a member of family returning to Tasmania.  Family and friends as far as New Zealand, Australia and the USA have phoned and messaged to say what a lovely service and how well it was conducted by your Civil Celebrant Beverley Robilliard.  Andrew and Heidi Bingham I can’t praise your funeral Service enough a real asset to Stowmarket.

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