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Did the person who died own a property?
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Bedwardine Funeral Services is an independent funeral director established in 1991, based on the west side of Worcester. Operating from a beautifully converted 17th century Coach House at 30 Bromyard Road in St Johns, the business offers ample parking and full disabled facilities, serving families throughout the city and surrounding villages including Martley, Holt, Ombersley, Droitwich, Pershore, Upton upon Severn, Malvern, and Kempsey.
With a strong emphasis on serving the local community, Bedwardine Funeral Services has built a reputation for care, dignity, and personal attention over more than three decades. Rob has been a central part of the team since 1994, working alongside Funeral Directors Laura and Joy, and Front of House Holy, to provide a consistent and compassionate service. Families are assured of the same dedicated person guiding them from the initial arrangement through to the day of the funeral.
The company provides individually tailored funeral services, whether a simple cremation or a full burial, handling everything from newspaper announcements to floral tributes. They operate a modern and traditional hearse and limousine fleet and maintain a disabled-friendly viewing chapel on site. Bedwardine Funeral Services is part of Beverley Funerals Limited.
"A truly outstanding level of care was provided by Russell and the team. The attention to detail, compassion, guidance and professionalism was so welcome at this sad time."
— Colette Maynard-Bond (about Russell)
"The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, allowing us to focus on honoring my nan's life and memory. Their kindness and empathy were truly remarkable."
— Cerys Rose (about Dave)
"From our very first meeting, Joy made everything so easy at what was an incredibly difficult time. She was kind, compassionate, and guided us through every step with care and professionalism. Knowing everything was in such capable hands gave us real peace of mind."
— Barry Bozward (about Joy)
"Rob understood and anticipated every feeling and need and went way beyond anything that could be reasonably expected. The presiding feeling you get with Bedwardine is that service to the bereaved and profound dignity are the most important standards to them."
— Paul Walker (about Rob)
"Russell's advice was timely and thoughtful - he was able to guide me before I even knew that I needed a question answering. If I could give them 6 stars I would."
— Jane Owens (about Russell)
"Russell looked after my Grandad when he passed away in 2021 and has just done the same for my Nan. Nan had always specifically requested that she wanted Russell to look after her too and he did exactly that. A true gentleman who is a real credit to his profession."
— Rachael Challis (about Russell)
Holy
Front of House
Holy is the Front of House at Bedwardine, welcoming families and ensuring they feel comfortable and supported from the …
Holy
Front of House
Holy is the Front of House at Bedwardine Funeral Services, welcoming visitors and ensuring they feel comfortable and su…
Holy
Front of House
Holy is the Front of House at Bedwardine Funeral Services, welcoming clients and ensuring they feel comfortable and sup…
Joy
Funeral Director
"From our very first meeting, Joy made everything so easy at what was an incredibly difficult time. She was kind, compas…"
Joy
Funeral Director
Joy is one of the Funeral Directors at Bedwardine Funeral Services, committed to ensuring the company continues to grow…
Joy
Funeral Director
Joy is one of the Funeral Directors at Bedwardine, dedicated to helping the company grow while maintaining its high sta…
Laura
Funeral Director
Laura is one of the Funeral Directors at Bedwardine Funeral Services, committed to ensuring the company continues to gr…
Laura
Funeral Director
Laura is one of the Funeral Directors at Bedwardine, committed to ensuring families are served with care, dignity, and …
Laura
Funeral Director
Laura is one of the Funeral Directors at Bedwardine Funeral Services, committed to ensuring the company continues to gr…
Rob
Funeral Director
"Special thanks to Rob. An instantly likeable and warm gentleman who understood and anticipated every feeling and need a…"
Rob
Funeral Director
"Special thanks to Rob. An instantly likeable and warm gentleman who understood and anticipated every feeling and need a…"
Rob
Funeral Director
"Rob understood and anticipated every feeling and need and went way beyond anything that could be reasonably expected. T…"
Barry Bozward
a month ago
From our very first meeting, Joy made everything so easy at what was an incredibly difficult time. She was kind, compassionate, and guided us through every step with care and professionalism. The whole team at Bedwardine Funeral Services were amazing. They treated our family with dignity and respect throughout, and everything was organised perfectly. Knowing everything was in such capable hands gave us real peace of mind. Thank you, Joy, and all the staff, for your support and for giving our loved one such a beautiful and respectful farewell. We will always be grateful.
Ian Sutherland
2 months ago
This place is absolutey useless since Russell left. I would seriously look for another funeral director if required. Even with a funeral plan with Golden Charter I still got charged extra.
Clare Daley
10 months ago
Amazing service from Bedwardine. Rob looked after us with care, compassion and kindness. He provided help, guidance and great attention to detail. Very grateful to Bedwardine. Thank you. Highly recommended
Rachael Challis
2 years ago
The Bedwardine are absolutely amazing. Russell looked after my Grandad when he passed away in 2021 and has just done the same for my Nan (August 2024) Nan had always specifically requested that she wanted Russell to look after her too and he did exactly that. A true gentleman who is a real credit to his profession. We can't thank the bedwardine enough and will be forever thankful for their care, work and dedication.
Cerys Rose
2 years ago
We cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible care and support provided by the Dave and the team at Bedwardine Funeral Services during my nan's funeral. From the moment we contacted them, they handled everything with such compassion and professionalism. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, allowing us to focus on honoring my nan's life and memory. Their kindness and empathy were truly remarkable, and we are forever grateful for their guidance throughout the entire process. Thank you, Bedwardine Funeral Services, for your exceptional service during such a difficult time. You made a difficult experience more manageable, and we are deeply appreciative. We couldn’t recommend the team enough.
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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?
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Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
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If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
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