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Attended Burial
£2,975
Attended Cremation
£900
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Did the person who died own a property?
Including any property in their name, even if jointly owned.
Were there savings, investments, or other assets?
Bank accounts, shares, pensions, or valuables above a few thousand pounds.
Was there a will?
Even if you're not sure where it is, knowing one exists can change the process.
This can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. A probate specialist can walk you through the next steps — no obligation, no pressure.
That's one less thing to worry about. If anything changes or you'd like a quick confirmation, a specialist can put your mind at rest.
Many families don't have all the information straight away — that's completely normal. A quick chat with a specialist can help you understand what applies to your situation.
What the probate process looks like
Apply for Grant of Probate
Collect assets & close accounts
Pay debts & tax
Distribute the estate
A specialist handles all of this for you.
Trusted by thousands of families across the UK
You probably don't need to pay for the funeral yourself
The estate will likely go through probate, which means the funeral costs can be paid from the estate. You need a probate specialist to make this happen.
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Probate might not be needed
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We need a bit more info
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A & J Morriss and Sons Ltd is an independent, family-run funeral director based at 343 Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, Croydon. Incorporated on 14 July 1986, the company has over 30 years of experience providing affordable, respectful funerals to the Croydon community and surrounding areas. The business is dedicated to offering high-quality, low-cost funeral services to ensure that everyone has access to a dignified send-off for their loved ones, regardless of budget.
The team at A & J Morriss and Sons is led by experienced and compassionate professionals, including funeral arranger Pippa Scott, branch manager and funeral director John Rule, and funeral arranger Georgia Clinton. The funeral arrangers and directors are known for their caring, empathetic approach, guiding families through every step of the funeral planning process with warmth and professionalism.
A & J Morriss and Sons offers a wide range of funeral services, from direct cremations starting at £900 to traditional funerals and horse hearse funerals. They have signed the Fair Funerals Pledge, reflecting their commitment to transparency and affordability. Additional services include prepaid funeral plans, bereavement support, probate solutions, and practical guidance for those who have recently experienced a bereavement.
"Gave both my father and my brother a beautiful farewell. Was kind and very compassionate. Honestly could not recommend enough."
— Andrea Hamilton
"This was a difficult time for the family but it was helped by the quality service A&J Morriss provided. Pippa, Georgia, John and team — thank you for facilitating the funeral for my precious father."
— Cherisse Wilson (about Pippa, Georgia, John)
"Pippa and Georgia were so helpful and showed such compassion. My mum looked beautiful and peaceful. Fantastic team."
— Tracy Hodson (about Pippa, Georgia)
"Pippa and John gave a fantastic service and looked after us at what was a very difficult time for the family. They treated us with sympathy, warmth and respect and accommodated all of our requests efficiently and with patience and kindness."
— Mike Ryall (about Pippa, John)
"Kippax was fantastic. She was very warm, and nothing was a problem for her. She didn't rush us, we were made very welcomed. She always had a friendly smile, and a hug if needed. John was our Director on the day — polite, organised and paid attention to details. His cheerful personality really helped me to relax."
— Paulette Murray (about Kippax, John)
"From the very first interaction, the team demonstrated an outstanding level of compassion, professionalism, and dedication that made an incredibly difficult time far more manageable. Pippa and Georgia were patient, thorough, and reassuring throughout, taking the time to explain everything clearly. Val and John ensured the ceremony ran smoothly while remaining flexible with last-minute changes. Their willingness to incorporate personal touches made the tribute truly special and a fitting farewell."
— Nicholas (about Pippa, Georgia, Val, John)
Georgia Clinton
Funeral Arranger
Georgia Clinton is a funeral arranger at A&J Morriss, helping to guide families through the funeral planning process.
Georgia Clinton
Funeral Arranger
Georgia Clinton is a funeral arranger at A&J Morriss and Sons in Croydon.
Georgia Clinton
Funeral Arranger
Georgia Clinton is a funeral arranger at A & J Morriss and Sons, helping families plan and arrange funerals with care a…
John Rule
Funeral Director & Branch Manager
John Rule serves as the Funeral Director and Branch Manager at the Croydon branch of A&J Morriss and Sons.
John Rule
Funeral Director & Branch Manager
John Rule serves as Funeral Director and Branch Manager at A & J Morriss and Sons, overseeing the Croydon branch and en…
John Rule
Funeral Director & Branch Manager
John Rule is the Funeral Director and Branch Manager at A&J Morriss, overseeing the Croydon branch.
Pippa Scott
Funeral Arranger
Pippa is a funeral arranger at A&J Morriss, described by customers as kind, supportive and providing guidance during di…
Pippa Scott
Funeral Arranger
"Our experience with A&J Morriss was great - professional, compassionate and efficient. Pippa specifically was a great h…"
Pippa Scott
Funeral Arranger
"Professional, compassionate and efficient. Pippa specifically was a great help."
Nicholas
a month ago
From the very first interaction, the team at A & J Morriss & Sons demonstrated an outstanding level of compassion, professionalism, and dedication that made an incredibly difficult time far more manageable for our family. Pippa and Georgia were patient, thorough, and reassuring throughout the entire process, taking the time to explain everything clearly and answer every question, even for someone like myself navigating this for the first time. Val and John were equally impressive on the day itself, ensuring the ceremony ran smoothly and on schedule while remaining flexible and accommodating with last-minute changes from the family. Their willingness to incorporate personal touches made the tribute truly special and a fitting farewell. The entire team showed a rare combination of efficiency and genuine human warmth. I cannot recommend A & J Morriss & Sons highly enough to anyone who finds themselves in need of their services. Thank you all sincerely.
Mike Ryall
2 months ago
Pippa and John gave a fantastic service and looked after us at what was a very difficult time for the family. They treated us with sympathy, warmth and respect and accommodated all of our requests efficiently and with patience and kindness. Thank you for your support and kind words and for making sure that everything went smoothly on the day.
Sam Jenkins
4 months ago
Our experience with A&J Morriss was great - professional, compassionate and efficient. Pippa specifically was a great help. Thank you!
Paulette Murray
5 months ago
From the Start, Kippax was fantastic. She was very warm, and nothing was a problem for her. She didn't rush us, we were made very welcomed. She always had a friendly smile, and a hug if needed. John was our Director on the day. We could not have asked for any more. He was polite, organised and paid attention to details. His cheerful personality really helped me to relax. Everything was good and professionally done. Thank you To Pippa and the team for making the family feel really special.
Tracy Hodson
3 months ago
Absolutely amazing service pippa and georgia were so helpful and showed such compassion and the rest of the team ( forgotten there names) my mum looked beautiful and peaceful . Fantastic team
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Question of 3
Did the person who died own a property?
Including any property in their name, even if jointly owned.
Were there savings, investments, or other assets?
Bank accounts, shares, pensions, or valuables above a few thousand pounds.
Was there a will?
Even if you're not sure where it is, knowing one exists can change the process.
This can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. A probate specialist can walk you through the next steps — no obligation, no pressure.
That's one less thing to worry about. If anything changes or you'd like a quick confirmation, a specialist can put your mind at rest.
Many families don't have all the information straight away — that's completely normal. A quick chat with a specialist can help you understand what applies to your situation.
What the probate process looks like
Apply for Grant of Probate
Collect assets & close accounts
Pay debts & tax
Distribute the estate
A specialist handles all of this for you.
Trusted by thousands of families across the UK
You probably don't need to pay for the funeral yourself
The estate will likely go through probate, which means the funeral costs can be paid from the estate. You need a probate specialist to make this happen.
Sail Probate · Fixed fees, nothing upfront
Probate might not be needed
That means the funeral costs probably can't be covered this way. But every situation is different — a quick chat can confirm.
We need a bit more info
Don't worry — lots of people aren't sure at this stage. A quick chat can work out whether the funeral costs can be covered.
Want to talk it through?
Free, no obligation.
Want to check with a specialist?
Free, no obligation.
Want to find out for sure?
Free, no obligation.
Sail Probate · Trusted by thousands of families
A specialist will call you soon
Free, no-obligation advice from Sail Probate
What happens next
Request received
Just now
A specialist reviews your details
Within 1 hour
You'll receive a call
Within 24 hours
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
Result saved
If you need help later, call Sail Probate free:
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
We'll give you a call
A Sail Probate specialist will talk you through everything and answer any questions.
Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
No problem
If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
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