S. Stibbards & Sons - Family Funeral Directors Since 1867

This Mother's Day, we are thinking of those without a Mum🌸 Mother's Day can bring up difficult emotions for those who have experienced loss. Today, we want to be here to support you on what can be a difficult day. In the hope of providing you some comfort, we invite you to share a message or photo in the comments below to create a space of togetherness, allowing the memory of all mothers to live on. Today, we are sending our love, from the Stibbards family🤍

Today, we bid a fond farewell to one of our funeral arrangers, Kate McIntyre. For 6 years, Kate has been guiding our families through their toughest moments with nothing but unwavering care, empathy and professionalism. The heartfelt words left by the families that Kate has supported, stands as a testament to her dedication to the funeral profession, for which we are truly grateful for. From the Stibbards family, and every member of the team, we wish you all the best for the future, Kate. We will miss your presence, but we will never forget your commitment to the company. Now, go and enjoy your retirement! You’ve more than earned it🎉

Granting a motorcyclists final wish with one last ride along Southend Seafront🏍️ Thank you to the family who were proud for us to share this impressive cortège with our audience.

Today, we are celebrating Neil Button’s 15th work anniversary with S. Stibbards & Sons🎉 Neil has made an incredible commitment to the funeral profession, acting as one of our funeral operatives and chauffeur drivers, making him an integral member of the Stibbards team. Neil, we congratulate you on this amazing achievement, and also thank you for your dedication to the company. Your hard work helps us provide the highest quality of service to our families, which we are truly grateful for.

With spring officially upon us, we welcome the brighter days ahead🌸 With the cherry blossom and wildlife blooming, we find the birds and animals become active as spring brings new life all around us. We understand grief doesn't follow seasons, yet we hope these natural changes bring moments of comfort. We wish you all peace and renewal this springtime🙏

Meet Our Arrangers🤗 We are proud to introduce you all to our funeral arranger, Kate. S. Stibbards & Sons have been fortunate enough to have Kate as a member of the team since 2019. Many may be familiar with Kate, from her time caring for our families across the Southend and Castle Point Boroughs. In more recent times, Kate has been looking after our arranging office on Canvey Island, helping us maintain our reputation of care and compassion on the Island. We’re pleased to share these words from Kate, about what it means to work at Stibbards: “I want to make a difference to the families I meet and support them in every way that I can. If you work in the funeral profession, it’s not just a job, it’s a vocation.” Kate, we thank you for your dedication and commitment to caring for our families.

Today, on the National Day of Reflection, we pause to take a moment to remember those lost during the pandemic💛 It is also important to honour the efforts of healthcare workers, key workers, and every person who showed unwavering support in a time of uncertainty. Join in the #DayOfReflection by taking the opportunity to talk openly about grief, share a memory, and support one another. #COVIDReflectionDay #RememberingTogether

Happy Employee Appreciation Day👏 On #EmployeeAppreciationDay, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our exceptional team. Each of you plays a vital role in caring for the families in our community during their most difficult moments. S. Stibbards & Sons stands for care, compassion and support. As our representatives, you embody these values daily, consistently exceeding expectations through your dignity, respect and willingness to go above and beyond for those we serve. Choosing a career supporting others in their time of need requires extraordinary empathy and warmth. Your exceptional qualities enable Stibbards to provide the highest standard of service to every family. We are profoundly proud to have each of you on our team. From the Stibbards family, your dedication and commitment never go unnoticed. We are truly grateful for all that you do.

The month of March is an important time for Marie Curie UK, and we are proud to help raise awareness for their important causes💛 The Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal runs throughout the month, helping to raise funds for end of life care. You can participate by wearing a daffodil, volunteering, or making a donation to the cause. On Sunday 9th March, we also have the Marie Curie Day of Reflection. This is a day to commemorate those lost to COVID-19, and help raise awareness of the impact of grief on people’s lives. To help raise awareness, we will be wearing our daffodil pins for the month ahead. We will also illuminate Weir View House in yellow to show our support for the amazing work Marie Curie carry out across the country. If you’d like to get involved, please visit their page where you can see first-hand the important work they do and the impact it has on our community.

Honouring a local fireman on his final shout👨🚒 With the Turntable Ladder leading the way, followed by two vintage fire engines, this cortège was a true spectacle. We wish to thank the family for allowing us to share these photos. We are proud to serve those who have served our community🙏