We'll call you back
Eaves Funeral Service will be in touch shortly.
You've just taken the first step — contacting a funeral director.
See the full checklistLeave your number and Eaves Funeral Service will call you back.
Free, no obligation. We'll pass your number to the director.
Attended Cremation
£1,700
Ready to speak to someone? A free, no-obligation call can help you understand the next steps.
If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
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
Eaves Funeral Service has been proudly serving the local communities of Whitehaven and Cumbria for over 60 years. Established in 1961 by business partners Derek Crosby and William Eaves, who began trading as joiners and undertakers under the name 'Crosby & Eaves' from premises at Flatt Walks, Whitehaven. The business moved to its current location on High Road, Kells, Whitehaven in 1970, and has remained a trusted presence in the community ever since, growing through generations of the Eaves family.
Following Derek Crosby's passing in 1974, William Eaves continued to build the business with the support of his wife Margaret and father William Snr, later joined by his brother Richard. The family tradition continued with William's son Philip joining in 1992, son-in-law Mike in 2007, and daughter Julia in 2008. Now part of Funeral Partners Limited, Eaves Funeral Service continues to uphold its heritage and reputation for professionalism, kindness, and dignity.
The dedicated team at the Whitehaven funeral home is committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of each loved one. They offer a full range of services including cremations, burials, green and woodland funerals, unattended cremations, and repatriation, and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Prepaid funeral plans are also available to help families plan ahead with confidence.
"Laura was such an amazing help directing us through what we needed and Frank was a lovely, calm and respectful driver! Thank you all so much for all your help!"
— Heather Davidson (about Laura)
"Professionalism, kindness, dignity. Make the process easier, always willing to step up and go above and beyond. Always ready to pick up the phone 24 hours."
— Ashley Matthews
"Laura and Michael were the people I dealt with directly, they were wonderful and made me feel comfortable and very supported and such friendly, approachable people."
— Tracey Dickinson (about Laura)
"A special thanks to Mike for his dedication & efficiency in helping us achieve the challenge we gave him of a tight deadline for Mums funeral. Our thanks also goes to Laura for her kindness and to the whole team for their professionalism on the day."
— Wendy (about Mike)
"We were also lucky to have the support of Sophie too, who was incredibly kind and compassionate, she's going to make a great funeral director"
— Darcy Kiddie (about Sophie)
"Micheal is genuinely one of the kindest people we have ever met. He made the planning process of my little brothers funeral so easy, splitting decisions up over weeks so it didn't feel overwhelming. He made sure we could see my brother for as long as we wanted, and took such good care of him. He also supported us as a family in the most difficult times, Micheal B is a real life earth angel!!!"
— Darcy Kiddie (about Michael)
Allan Green
Team Member
Allan Green
Funeral Team Member
Allan is a member of the Eaves Funeral Service team, contributing to the high standards of care and professionalism the…
Allan Green
Funeral Arranger
Aurora
Team Member
Aurora
Funeral Arranger
Aurora
Funeral Team Member
Aurora is a member of the dedicated Eaves Funeral Service team in Whitehaven, committed to providing compassionate care…
Graham
Funeral Team Member
Graham is part of the Eaves Funeral Service team in Whitehaven, helping to provide professional and caring support to b…
Graham
Team Member
Graham
Funeral Arranger
Julia
Team Member
Julia
Funeral Director
Julia, daughter of William Eaves, joined the family business in 2008 and has been praised by families for her kind and …
Julia
Funeral Director
Julia joined Eaves Funeral Service in 2008 as William's daughter, forming part of the family team.
Laura Gatenby
Funeral Arranger
"Laura and Michael were the people I dealt with directly, they were wonderful and made me feel comfortable and very supp…"
Laura Gatenby
Team Member
"Laura and Michael were the people I dealt with directly, they were wonderful and made me feel comfortable and very supp…"
Laura Gatenby
Funeral Arranger
"Laura and Michael were the people I dealt with directly, they were wonderful and made me feel comfortable and very supp…"
Michael Branney
Team Member
"Micheal is genuinely one of the kindest people we have ever met. He made the planning process of my little brothers fun…"
Michael Branney
Funeral Arranger
"Micheal is genuinely one of the kindest people we have ever met. He made the planning process of my little brothers fun…"
Michael Branney
Funeral Arranger
"Micheal is genuinely one of the kindest people we have ever met. He made the planning process of my little brothers fun…"
Michael Jolly
Team Member
"Micheal is genuinely one of the kindest people we have ever met. He made the planning process of my little brothers fun…"
Mike Jolly
Funeral Director
"A special thanks to Mike for his dedication & efficiency in helping us achieve the challenge we gave him of a tight dea…"
Mike Jolly
Funeral Director
"A special thanks to Mike for his dedication and efficiency in helping us achieve the challenge we gave him of a tight d…"
Philip
Team Member
Philip Eaves
Funeral Director
Philip joined the family business in 1992, continuing the Eaves family tradition of funeral service in Whitehaven.
Philip Eaves
Funeral Director
Philip is the son of founder William Eaves and joined the family business in 1992, continuing the long-standing Eaves t…
tracey Dickinson
2 months ago
While arranging the funeral for my uncle I did meet a number of people at the premises but Laura and Michael were the people I dealt with directly, they were wonderful and made me feel comfortable and very supported and such friendly, approachable people.
Ashley Matthews
2 months ago
We have always used Eaves. And they have always had high standards and that has never changed even when ownership has changed. Professionalism, kindness, dignity. Make the progress easier, always willing to step and go above and Beyond. Always ready to pick up the phone 24 hours.
Heather Davidson
3 months ago
Absolutely amazing service....so courteous and respectful. Would 100% recommend them to everyone who needs this service! Laura was such an amazing help directing us through what we needed and Frank was a lovely, calm and respectful driver! Thank you all so much for all your help!
Darcy Kiddie
5 months ago
Micheal is genuinely one of the kindest people we have ever met. He made the planning process of my little brothers funeral so easy, splitting decisions up over weeks so it didn’t feel overwhelming. He made sure we could see my brother for as long as we wanted, and took such good care of him. He also supported us as a family in the most difficult times, Micheal B is a real life earth angel !!! We were also lucky to have the support of Sophie too, who was incredibly kind and compassionate, she’s going to make a great funeral director ❤️
Wendy
5 months ago
A special thanks to Mike for his dedication & efficiency in helping us achieve the challenge we gave him of a tight deadline for Mums funeral. Our thanks also goes to Laura for her kindness and to the whole team for their professionalism on the day.
Take a moment to reflect on the care you received
Not displayed publicly — used for verification only
This helps other families understand your experience
Share what your experience was like — other families will read this when choosing a funeral director
characters — please write a little more
Your review will appear on this page once verified. This usually takes 1–2 days.
Ready to speak to someone? A free, no-obligation call can help you understand the next steps.
If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
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
Get in touch
Call 01946694213We'll call you back
Eaves Funeral Service will be in touch shortly.
You've just taken the first step — contacting a funeral director.
See the full checklistLeave your number and Eaves Funeral Service will call you back.
Free, no obligation. We'll pass your number to the director.
You've completed of 18 steps on the bereavement checklist.
Continue your checklist18 things to sort when someone dies — keep track so nothing gets missed.
See the full checklist
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors serving Aspatria and the surrounding Cumbrian countryside. All members are independently vetted and held to a strict Code of Practice.
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors serving Alston, Cumbria. Every listed director is vetted, monitored, and bound by a strict Code of Practice to protect your family.
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors in Carlisle, Cumbria. All 9 listed members follow a strict Code of Practice and are independently monitored, giving your family genuine peace of mind.
Serving families in WHITEHAVEN and the surrounding area
So we can help families like yours better.
Your answers help us support families going through this.
You might find our step-by-step guide helpful →
