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Attended Burial
£5,534
Attended Cremation
£1,395
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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
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Coles Funeral Directors is an award-winning, independent, family-run funeral business serving Cardiff's diverse community from their Birchgrove branch at 2-4 Heathwood Road. As one of the most respected funeral directors in Cardiff, Coles was the first funeral business in Wales to be accredited by the independent body, The Good Funeral Guide, reflecting their long-standing commitment to governance, transparency, and ethical standards.
The Birchgrove team is part of a wider Coles family that prides itself on compassionate, meticulous care, available any time day or night. Their experienced staff — including funeral directors, family support professionals, funeral operatives, and chauffeurs — are all trained to the high standards set by the National Association of Funeral Directors. Whether arranging a traditional burial, cremation, direct cremation, natural funeral, or a bespoke celebration of life, Coles tailors every service to the individual wishes of each family.
At Coles, no detail is too small. From the initial arrangement meeting to aftercare and bereavement support, the team guides families through every step with empathy and professionalism, ensuring every loved one receives a send-off that is truly personal to them.
"They showed my mum so much compassion when she was in their care. They have been amazing before, during and since my mums funeral. They made everything easy and it was personal to us all as a family during such a difficult time."
— Sian Woodward
"We felt that as a family we were in full control of her Funeral. Once again our family and friends would like to thank you all for making her day stress free and allowing us to celebrate her life knowing she was in safe hands."
— Paul Valentine
"Jude guided us through every detail and was patient and so kind especially with my 98 year old Dad."
— Gillian Davis (about Jude)
"Through no fault of anyone, we needed to change our funeral directors and prepare our farewell quickly before we returned home to Australia. They managed our stress and cared for us from the first very frazzled phone call. All the staff were brilliant and we could not recommend them enough."
— Georgina Holloway
"We are especially thankful for the respect and care you showed Adrian while he was in your care, which brought our family great comfort. Coles Funeral Directors go above and beyond in every aspect—from the personal attention to the thoughtful gestures that made such a difference during a challenging time."
— Clare Viney
"It was particularly moving when Angela walked in front of my father's hearse for a short while after leaving his home and on the approach to the chapel. They took all the stress away from us and made the process a lot easier for us with their kindness and understanding."
— Karen (about Angela)
Alex Coles
Family Support Team
Angela Thomas
Assistant Manager & Funeral Director
"Particular thanks to Carl Coles and Brad for their wonderful care on the day. Angela was wonderful on our first visit, …"
Angela Thomas
Funeral Manager
"It was particularly moving when Angela walked in front of my father's hearse for a short while after leaving his home a…"
Angela Thomas
Assistant Manager & Funeral Director
"Particular thanks to Carl Coles and Brad for their wonderful care on the day. Angela was wonderful on our first visit, …"
Carl Coles
Funeral Director
Claire Robertson
Head of Operations
Claire is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the business: from customer care and quality standards to …
Claire Robertson
Operations Manager
Claire is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the business, from customer care and quality standards to …
Claire Robertson
Operations Manager
Claire is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the business: from customer care and quality standards to …
Darren Button
Funeral Director
Darren is a Funeral Director forming part of the supervisory team at Coles Funeral Directors.
Darren Button
Funeral Director
Francesca Coles
Head of Communications
Francesca is responsible for all internal and external communications, ensuring that core values, customer focus, and t…
Francesca Coles
Director & Head of Communications
Francesca is responsible for all internal and external communications and ensuring that our core values, customer focus…
Francesca Coles
Head of Communications
Francesca is responsible for all internal and external communications and ensuring that the core values, customer focus…
Gareth Coles
CEO
With many years of experience within the funeral industry, Gareth recognises that families need professional guidance w…
Gareth Coles
CEO
With many years of experience within the funeral industry, Gareth recognises that families need professional guidance w…
Gareth Coles
CEO
With many years of experience within the funeral industry Gareth recognises that families need professional guidance wi…
Jude Davies
Family Support Team
"Jude guided us through every detail and was patient and so kind especially with my 98 year old Dad."
Marc Thomas
Team Leader
Marc Thomas
Operative Manager
Marc Thomas
Team Leader
Marc serves as Team Leader within the supervisory team at Coles Funeral Directors.
Neil McGuinness
Trainee Funeral Director
Phil Burke
Family Support Team
Sally Murphy
Trainee Funeral Director
Sam Bird
Trainee Funeral Director
Sheree Gentles
Family Support Team
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A quick call with a specialist can help you figure out what applies.
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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