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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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Daren Persson Funeral Services was founded in 2003.
Our dedicated teams at our North Shields and Wallsend funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.
"5 stars are not enough to reflect the thanks I and my family send to Bill and all of the staff at Perssons North Shields. Bill showed such a genuine kindness at what is a very difficult time."
— William Knott (about Bill)
"Suzanne and Bill went above and beyond all expectations. They were there every step of the way for us as a family. Nothing was too much of a bother for them day and night. They made the saddest of times a lot more bearable for us."
— Heather Anderson (about Suzanne, Bill)
"My hubby Alan died of Covid. A special thanks to Bill who supported us every day for ten days when we visited Alan every day. I am so thankful to them for the caring way they looked after my lovely Alan."
— annie dixon (about Bill)
"Bill from the first home visit was caring, respectful and professional. He made a very difficult time much easier. Nothing was too much trouble. We are forever grateful for taking such lovely care of our mum."
— Claire Shanahan (about Bill)
"Roy even attended the premises on his day off out of hours to arrange a request. I had absolute confidence in having Roy dealing with every aspect of my dad's funeral — his attentiveness, professionalism and very polite and respectful manner. A credit to the company."
— slipidgby980 (about Roy)
"On the day of my mam's funeral, everyone went above and beyond, being patient with myself and family and supporting us when we carried my mam ourselves. Thank you so much for making what was the hardest day of my life so special."
— danielle gatiss (about Bill, Suzanne)
Bill Bremner
Funeral Arranger
"Bill from the first home visit was caring, respectful and professional. He made a very difficult time much easier. Noth…"
Bill Bremner
Funeral Director
"A special thanks to Bill who supported us every day for ten days when we visited Alan every day. The whole team is fant…"
Bill Bremner
Funeral Director
"My hubby Alan died of Covid in March of this year. Bill supported us every day for ten days when we visited Alan every …"
Bill Bremner
Funeral Director
"My hubby Alan died of Covid in March of this year. Bill supported us every day for ten days when we visited Alan every …"
Daren Persson
Founder / Funeral Director
Daren Persson founded the business in 2003 after gaining seven years' experience in the local funeral business. Service…
Daren Persson
Founder / Funeral Director
Daren Persson founded Daren Persson Funeral Services in 2003 after gaining seven years' experience in the local funeral…
Daren Persson
Founder
Daren Persson founded the funeral services in 2003 after gaining seven years' experience in the local funeral business.…
Daren Persson
Founder/Funeral Director
Daren Persson founded Daren Persson Funeral Services in 2003 after gaining seven years' experience in the local funeral…
Derek Mole
Team Member
Derek Mole
Team Member
Heather Jasper
Team Member
Heather Jasper
Team Member
Jack Taylor Burns
Team Member
Jack Taylor Burns
Team Member
Martin Henderson
Team Member
Martin Henderson
Team Member
Roy Chisholm
Funeral Director
Roy is a funeral director at Daren Persson Funeral Services, described by customers as professional with a warm manner …
Roy Chisholm
Funeral Director
"Roy even attended the premises on his day off out of hours to arrange a request. I had absolute confidence in having Ro…"
Roy Chisholm
Funeral Director
Roy is a funeral director and point of contact for families, handling arrangements with professionalism.
Roy Chisholm
Funeral Director
Roy is a funeral director and point of contact for families, handling arrangements with absolute professionalism accord…
Suzanne Bremner
Team Member
Suzanne Bremner
Team Member
Stephen Ellitson
a month ago
Daren persson is a great funeral directors.bill one of the team came out to see me about my mums funeral. He put me at ease straight away. And when it came to the funeral it was perfect the flowers were beautiful and the cars were silver Mercedes which was a lovely surprise. Highly recommended.
William Knott
a month ago
I Can't say enough about the professional service provided by Perssons and Bill in particular who showed such a genuine kindness at what is a very difficult time. 5 stars are not enough to reflect the Thanks I and my family send to Bill and all of the staff at Perssons North Shields. Thankyou
Claire Shanahan
2 months ago
Following the death of our mum Olive in February we chose Daren Persson Funeral Services, and i'm so pleased we did. Bill from the first home visit was caring, respectful and professional. He made a very difficult time much easier. He is such a lovely man and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend Bill and his team. Thank you for taking such lovely care of our mum and for all the help you gave to me and my family. We are forever grateful.
slipidgby980
4 months ago
Daren Persson funeral directors conducted my dads funeral on 6th March 2026 at Tynemouth Crematorium. From the initial call made, every dealing with the company was conducted with absolute professionalism. Roy was the funeral director who was our point of contact and who handled everything. He explained everything clearly and was so polite and respectful towards us. Nothing was a problem. Roy kept us up to date with every stage of the process, and told us when he would next be in touch. He even attended the premesis on his day off out of hours to arrange a request. The day before the funeral Roy got in touch to explain fully the order of events, again providing reassurance and asking if we had any questions. Its only after an event like this you look back and assess how things have gone. I had absolute confidence in having Roy dealing with every aspect of my dads funeral. Thank you Daren Perssons, and in particular to Roy, who helped me deal with this significant event with his attentivenes, professionalism and very polite and respectful manner. A credit to the company. Lee
Jake Laws
5 months ago
My Mum died recently and I chose to use Daren Persson as my funeral director as my family have used them before. They were all fantastic from start to finish. The respect for not only myself but the rest of my family and mourners was second to none. Every thing I wished for was carried out to the last detail. Bill carried out the arrangement and Roy conducted the funeral, respect to both I can't thank you enough. I will recommend your company without hesitation. Thanks again to all.
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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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