Our modern facilities include an arrangement room and chapel of rest as well as rest areas for families.

Our chapel of rest is a quiet and safe environment where close family and friends can pay their last respects to a loved one. Once we have organised the funeral arrangements and confirmed the date of service, we recommend waiting for at least 3 days before making an appointment to visit the chapel for rest.

Some people find that visiting the deceased can help them come to terms with death, and others find the process very distressing. However, it is entirely down to personal preference whether you wish to visit our Chapel of Rest or not. To visit our Chapel of Rest, you are required to make an appointment in advance, and it is completely fine to visit your loved one more than once before their funeral service. This gives our team the time to complete any necessary paperwork, care for the deceased and prepare their coffin.

S. Stibbards & Sons are the only family-owned funeral directors in Hockley and are proud of our continued support to the local community and surrounding areas. Our compassionate team are here for you throughout the entire process. So, if you have any special requirements or need any advice regarding your loved one’s funeral arrangements, then please contact us. We are available 24hrs a day.

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The FCA Regulation of Funeral Plans

Wednesday May 25 2022

Under new legislation funeral plans will be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority from July 2022. Some customers have contacted us, with questions about the changes and how it...
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Using Nature to Help You Through Grief

Tuesday January 19 2021

It’s fairly well known that experiencing the natural world is a major boost to your mental health. But as well as giving you a chance to recharge, surrounding yourself...
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Choosing the Inscription on a Headstone

Monday January 4 2021

Choosing the inscription on a headstone or memorial plaque can be more difficult than you think. It can make those responsible anxious, it can be stressful, yet at the...
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Helping Someone Through Grief

Thursday December 17 2020

If you’re helping someone through grief, understand that death is always hardest on those left behind. When someone experiences the death of a loved one, they still have to...
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Who Legally Owns the Ashes?

Thursday December 10 2020

If you’re an executor of a will you may find yourself in the delicate situation of having to make decisions based on vague or limited information when it comes...
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Using the Tell Us Once Service

Friday December 4 2020

The Tell Us Once scheme was created by the Department for Work and Pensions to help people notify the relevant authorities of a death in one go. The government...
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We have unfortunately had the need to use Stibbards on several occasions. The service has always been helpful, professional and first class.

- David Ewing

From start to finish the team were extremely professional, caring, kind, showed great empathy and gave us a funeral that our mum would have been proud of. Thanks go to Andrew, Louise, Rev John Standard, and Dan and his team on the day.

- Lorraine Taylor

We have used this funeral director three times and have had an excellent service every time. All the staff are caring and followed our wishes to the core. W Lee.

- William Lee

Honestly can't of asked for more helpful people to have helped us with everything. Such lovely caring people.

- Gemma Mackinnon

Thank you stibbards. We found you to be really professional and helpful. You made the whole process simple for us and really put our minds at ease.

- Laura Gunn

Excellent service from Lisa in the office to Stuart and the team on the day. Dad had so many flowers an extra car was added at no charge. Very Professional exactly what my Dad wanted.

- Lee Whitehair

They could not have been more helpful and understanding. It was conducted beautifully. Many thanks David, Lee and the whole team.

- Barbara Gibbs

We were amazed at the fantastic way all staff were with regards to our dads funeral, so kind and thoughtful nothing was a problem an excellent service all the way through. Thank you

- Stephen Cooper

Stibbards could not have done anything better. We were very well looked after and everything that we had asked was provided. We would highly recommend their services.

- Thomas ( Barry ) Willis

I couldn't rate them highly enough. Very professional, thoughtful and respectful. Nothing was too much trouble.

- Hazel Ryan

I was very happy with the professional way that all the staff that I dealt with handled the arrangements. They were very patient, understanding and caring. I would definitely recommend the Company.

- Margaret Frewer

Supporting You Along The Way

If you wish to have a discussion with one of our funeral arrangers, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We can talk through yours and your loved one’s needs and discuss how we can best celebrate their life.