At S. Stibbards & Sons, we understand that losing a loved one can be devastating and that bereavement and grief can affect everyone in many different ways. Our funeral directors in Wickford offer a full range of services and support to bereaved families in the area.

Support and Advice

Our Hadleigh head office is just a short drive or we offer home arrangements if your family would prefer not to travel. Our experienced and compassionate bereavement support team can advise you and offer support to help you try to come to terms with losing your loved one.

A Celebration of Life

The Stibbards team of funeral directors in Wickford know that a funeral service should reflect the life of the person that lived. It should be a celebration. And we are proud to offer a number of options, a simple, low-cost funeral, direct cremation or a completely bespoke service where you choose every aspect of the funeral and tailor it to your needs. The Stibbards and Sons funeral directors can help you make the wishes of your loved one a reality.

S. Stibbards & Sons Funeral Directors in Wickford

We’re a family business with six generations of experience. We can provide you with a comprehensive range of services that allows you to say goodbye to your loved one the way you want and reflect the life they lived.

Not only can we arrange the more traditional aspects of a funeral service but we also offer a range of more personal tributes to make it unique, including gowns and interiors, photography and books of condolences.

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Our Latest News

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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

The Stibbards & Sons funeral directors in Wickford are here 24 hours a day. We can talk through your specific needs and your loved one’s wishes. We’ll help you celebrate their life. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.