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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.
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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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E C Mills Funerals has been serving the communities of North and West London since 1935, when it was founded by Ernest Charles Mills. Now in its second generation of family ownership, the Acton branch is part of a wider network of offices run under the care of Roger Mills, Ernest's first born son, alongside his wife Shirley and a dedicated, experienced team.
The Acton branch is located at 88 Churchfield Road and is open Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM, providing local residents with professional and compassionate funeral services. As part of the wider E C Mills family, the Acton office benefits from the same high standards of care and professionalism that have made the company a trusted name in the region for nearly 90 years.
E C Mills Funerals prides itself on offering a complete and personalised service, from practical guidance on registering a death and arranging a funeral, through to coffin and casket selection, funeral plans, and repatriation services. Their experienced staff are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via the emergency hotline, ensuring support is always on hand during life's most difficult moments.
"Amazing customer service, very helpful and understanding. Highly recommended."
— Dipen Patel
"I have used E.C. Mills for many years and will continue to do so as they are caring empathetic and pay great attention to detail."
— Graham Bickers
"This has been the most efficient, straight forward process and affordable. Great people, attentative empathetic, honest, caring. Thank you Roger and team at E C Mills ltd."
— Mr Crossley (about Roger)
Roger Mills
Director
Roger Mills is the son of founder Ernest Charles Mills and currently heads E C Mills Funerals, continuing the family tr…
Roger Mills
Owner/Director
Roger Mills is the son of founder Ernest Charles Mills and currently runs E C Mills Funerals. He is assisted by his wif…
Shirley Mills
Director / Support
Shirley Mills assists her husband Roger in running E C Mills Funerals, helping to maintain the high standards of care a…
Mr Crossley
9 months ago
Been to multiple funeral directors. This has been the most efficient, straight forward process and affordable. Great people, attentative empathetic, honest, caring. Thank you Roger and team at E C Mills ltd.
Kat
3 years ago
Dipen Patel
5 years ago
Amazing customer service, very helpful and understanding. Highly recommended
Graham Bickers
5 years ago
I have used E.C. Mills for many years and will continue to do so as they are caring empathetic and pay great attention to detail .
Aiden & Callum neizer
7 years ago
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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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