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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
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
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At Brunskill Family Funerals we really care about what we do, with plenty of experience in all types of funerals, we are a funeral provider who aims to combine affordability and attention to detail, ensuring a personal touch. Passionate that the arrangements should be right for you, ensuring that help and guidance is available in all areas, friendly and professional, a true family business.
"Ed and all at Brunskill are the epitome of grace and care. You and your loved ones are handled with such respect. Incredibly helpful, and take away any worry. Can't thank the family enough for all they helped me with. Truly 5 STAR service."
— Katherine Allen (about Ed)
"From the very first conversations through to the day itself, you guided us with such kindness and care. The way you organised everything and supported us made the day run so smoothly, and it really helped us to focus on remembering him properly."
— Gayathiri Tharmarajah (about Ed)
"The task of organising the funeral was initially a stressful, daunting task that I faced while grieving but I felt that thanks to Brunskill, the whole process was eased and everything went perfectly. I cannot understate how good the communication was nor how friendly and professional Ed was during a very difficult time."
— Emps Rd (about Ed)
"Ed went the extra mile to find and include a special song that wasn't on their database, which meant so much to us. The entire service was handled with a beautiful ceremonial spirit, and we left with a very positive impression."
— Lucia (about Ed)
"We originally had to call them out around 3am and no questions, they were there within 30 minutes. From then on, they guided us through the process of arranging the funeral, listening carefully to our wishes. I would recommend them without hesitation."
— Sue Dorrell (about Ed)
"Even though he was abroad on holiday at the time, Ed personally called me and arranged for his two wonderful sons to assist us. When we encountered difficulties with our chosen cemetery, Ed stepped in promptly and resolved everything with care. I cannot praise Ed Brunskill and his family highly enough for the professionalism, dedication, and compassion shown to us at a very difficult time."
— Shadeh Parsapour Moghadam (about Ed Brunskill)
Edward Brunskill
Funeral Director
Edward Brunskill Dip.FD has almost 30 years experience in funeral service, starting as an apprentice in 1994 and progre…
Edward Brunskill
Funeral Director
Edward Brunskill Dip.FD has almost 30 years experience in funeral service, starting as an apprentice in 1994 and progre…
Joshua Brunskill
Assistant Funeral Director
Joshua Brunskill Cert FAA is Edward's first son who has grown up around the funeral business and passed his Certificate…
Joshua Brunskill
Assistant Funeral Director
Joshua Brunskill Cert FAA is Edward's first son who has grown up around funerals and the business, gaining valuable exp…
Gayathiri Tharmarajah
6 months ago
Dear Ed, Jack, Josh and all at Brunskill Family Funerals, I just wanted to say on behalf of my whole family how deeply grateful we are for everything you did for my grandad’s funeral. From the very first conversations through to the day itself, you guided us with such kindness and care. The way you organised everything and supported us made the day run so smoothly, and it really helped us to focus on remembering him properly. Please also pass on our thanks to everyone who was there on the day – it meant a lot to have everything carried out with such respect and professionalism. We are truly thankful for the compassion and dedication you showed throughout.
Beth McGeever
6 months ago
We recently worked with Ed to arrange a funeral for my father in law. From the moment we spoke with Ed he was empathetic, professional and supportive. He guided us through the entire process and was always on hand to help with our questions and offer advice during this very difficult time. In particular we really valued Ed’s recommendations on all of the finer details - sharing guidance with us on readings, music and helping us with floral arrangements - all of which can feel overwhelming when dealing with the loss of a loved one. Thank you Ed and team and can highly recommend, 🙏🏼
Shadeh Parsapour Moghadam
7 months ago
My mother recently passed away. Although we were expecting it, I began contacting several funeral agencies, and after just a few calls it was clear that Ed Brunskill was the right choice. What truly set him apart was his warmth and human touch; while others felt impersonal, Ed’s compassion shone through. Even though he was abroad on holiday at the time, Ed personally called me and arranged for his two wonderful sons to assist us. They were exceptionally kind, respectful, and showed the utmost consideration for my mother. When we encountered difficulties with our chosen cemetery, Ed stepped in promptly and resolved everything with care. He guided us step by step through the process of organising the funeral ceremony, which was carried out beautifully and allowed us to lay my mother to rest with dignity. I cannot praise Ed Brunskill and his family highly enough for the professionalism, dedication, and compassion shown to us at a very difficult time for my family.
T Singh
7 months ago
We cannot thank Brunskill Funeral Directors enough for their outstanding service. Ed was excellent – kind, caring, and professional throughout. He had a clear understanding of what was required for a Sikh funeral and arranged everything from start to finish exactly as we wished. His attention to detail and compassion ensured that everything went smoothly from the very beginning. The team’s wealth of knowledge and willingness to accommodate all our requests gave us great comfort during a difficult time. We are truly grateful for their support and would highly recommend Brunskill Funeral Directors to anyone in need of such services.
Lucia
7 months ago
The service we received from Ed of Brunskill Family Funerals and his team was truly exceptional. From our very first interaction, we were treated with such kindness and professionalism. The team was incredibly prompt and considerate, handling every detail with the utmost care. We're so grateful that our wishes regarding the music were not only met but exceeded. Ed went the extra mile to find and include a special song that wasn't on their database, which meant so much to us. The entire service was handled with a beautiful ceremonial spirit, and we left with a very positive impression. We highly recommend them.
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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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