Andrew Bingham Independent Funeral Service

25/10/2025

Saturday 25th October,

Important update from Andrew Bingham

As you maybe aware on the evening of Saturday 27th September our beloved premises, The Nutshell, Milton Road South, Stowmarket was sadly catastrophically damaged by fire, leaving them uninhabitable and in all probabilities having to be demolished and rebuilt.
We already had workshop and garage facilities at no 1 Charles Industrial Estate, Stowmarket and we were offered the adjoining empty no2 that evening, by the incredible Porch family to enable us to continue whilst The Nutshell is rebuilt. The Porch team set to work the very next day fitting out offices, arrangement rooms and chapel and by the end of next week we will have a fully functioning funeral directors in Our new temporary location. There are so many people I will be eternally indebted and grateful to, for their generosity and help during this incredibly difficult period, none more so than the wonderful bereaved families who have been so understanding over this difficult period, the local community and businesses, other funeral directors in particular Armstrong’s of Bury st Edmunds, Susan Whymark of Eye and other funeral directors with offers of help.
I am incredibly proud of every member of our team who have worked tirelessly under extreme circumstances, continuing to go above and beyond whilst working in borrowed suits, equipment etc, and still managing to maintain the level of service we are so proud of, all whilst I am sat at home not being able to do much, (feeling very frustrated) whilst recovering from open heart surgery which took place 3 days prior to the fire. One final thank you to my amazing wife Heidi who has been pulled in every direction being a wife, mother, business owner, funeral arranger, carer etc.
THANK YOU

29/09/2025

Following the recent events at our premises on Milton Road South, we would just like to reassure you that business is operating from a temporary address in stowmarket. If you need assistance we ask you to please call 01449 771666.
As you can imagine we are experiencing high volumes of calls at present and we are operating with only one phone line open so please be patient with us at this difficult time . Thank you

27/09/2025

It is with regret that we have to inform you of a devastating fire which has severely damaged our funeral home on Milton Road South. We would like to reassure all our families that your loved ones are safe and have been respectfully moved with the utmost of care to our nearby premises. We will be in contact with you as soon as we can. We understand this is very distressing for all our families but we ask you to be patient until we are able to update you with further information. We still have a 24 hour phone line in operation. Thank you
Andrew, Heidi and all the team

11/09/2025

A very proud day receiving the keys of our brand new hybrid Mercedes Hearse from Coleman Milne yesterday. We are always striving to give our families the very best service that we can by keeping our vehicles and facilities up to date along with continuous training for our staff.

24/07/2025

Today we had the pleasure of hosting NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) inspector James Berry. During his visit James conducted an inspection of our premises to ensure that as members of the NAFD, we are providing the highest standard of service and care. The outcome was that we passed with flying colours, showing our commitment and professionalism to the funeral profession.

19/07/2025

Back in Suffolk after a long day as part of a team of 35 walking 30 miles from Worcester to Birmingham mostly along canal paths. along with our national president of the society of allied independent funeral directors Ross Hickton raising money for his charity of the year Prostate cancer. Stiff legs and I think I will sleep well tonight

20/06/2025

Recently had the privilege to look after the arrangements for a Land Rover enthusiast and we were asked if we could source a Land Rover Hearse. Big thanks to Mark from Land Rover Hearse Hire, Rugby. The car was amazing and Mark was so professional. Most importantly the family were so pleased with it.

18/06/2025

A lovely peaceful area in the corner of Needham Market Churchyard, commemorating babies. We had the privilege a few years back to supply the tablet along with Stonemason James . The area became a little bit unkept along with the stone and Needham Market in bloom have completely transformed the area and i had the pleasure of bringing the stone back to its original condition. The area is a beautiful tranquil space now in the bottom corner of Needham market Churchyard.

16/04/2025

View Reverend Canon Barbara Bilston's obituary to find out the funeral details, post messages of condolence, and light a candle in their memory.

16/04/2025

It is great sadness the passing of Reverend Canon Barbara Bilston, she was such an amazing lady and she will be sadly missed.

View Reverend Canon Barbara Bilston's obituary to find out the funeral details, post messages of condolence, and light a candle in their memory.

15/04/2025

Congratulations to our very own Bev who married Ian on Saturday in Guernsey. Congratulations and here's to many happy years together.

03/03/2025

Two black poplar trees have been planted at Battisford, near Stowmarket, in memory of former Suffolk National Farmers' Union (NFU) chairman Chris…