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S. Stibbards and Sons Ltd is a family-owned and operated funeral directors based in Shoeburyness, Essex, with a proud history stretching back to 1867. Now in its sixth generation of family ownership, the company has been serving the communities of Southend, Benfleet, Rochford, and the surrounding areas for over 150 years, building a reputation built on trust, compassion, and professional excellence.
At the heart of everything S. Stibbards and Sons does is a commitment to providing genuinely personal and respectful funeral arrangements that reflect the life of each individual loved one. Their team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering calm reassurance and guidance to families during their most difficult times. Whether arranging a traditional funeral or a more bespoke farewell, they ensure that every family's wishes remain central to the process.
The branch offers a comprehensive range of services, including attended funerals, direct cremations, children's funerals, funeral finance options, and pre-paid funeral plans through Golden Charter. They are proud members of the National Association of Funeral Directors and SAIF, and uphold a strict code of conduct from the moment a family and their loved one are placed in their care.
"Caring and dignified in all aspects of the funeral arrangements, before and after the ceremony."
— Arthur Westney (about Alison)
"Nothing was too much trouble (even when I sent through the photographs for the Order of Service very late!), and everything was managed with great care and sensitivity."
— Joanna Fox (about Leo)
"Sadly, this is the third time we have needed Stibbards' services in four years, but the fact we have returned to them each time shows how much we have valued their professional and caring service."
— Joanna Fox (about Leo)
"Alison at the Shoeburyness office was amazing. Her support to me and my girls was invaluable and helped us through the sad process. Nothing was too much trouble."
— Jacky Hutchison (about Alison)
"Alison in the Shoeburyness branch was absolutely amazing, she was compassionate, friendly and helpful from our first meeting until my husband's funeral."
— Sally Carter (about Alison)
"I feel like they held our hands through the whole process and nothing was too much trouble. I would 100% trust Stibbards to take care of my saddest day again."
— Donna Roche (about Scott)
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