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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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Forrester Brothers Funeral Directors, located at 56 Trentham Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, is a trusted funeral home with over 100 years of professional care for families during their most difficult times. Operating as part of the Central England Co-operative family, the branch is available 24 hours a day, every day, ensuring that compassionate support is always at hand whenever it is needed.
The dedicated local team at Forrester Brothers is committed to guiding families through every step of the funeral arrangement process, from the first difficult phone call to the day of the service and beyond. They offer a range of services designed to honour and celebrate the lives of loved ones, including personalised life celebrations, creative floral tributes, memorial tributes and keepsakes, and free Griefchat bereavement support.
In addition to funeral arrangements, Forrester Brothers provides assistance with funeral plans for peace of mind, as well as Wills and Probate services to help protect those who matter most. Payment options include BACS, cash, Mastercard, and Visa, making the process as straightforward as possible for families at a challenging time.
"Forrester Brothers were attending a service and saw our predicament — we were distraught having arrived at the wrong crematorium after travelling all morning from Buckinghamshire — and they took us to the other crematorium. Thank you so very much."
— Julie Gladwell
"It was important to us as a family that we had a funeral which celebrated our loved one's life and we wanted everything to be perfect. With Forrester Brothers' help we achieved this."
— Marie Timmins (about Michael & Tracy)
"The compassion and kindness from Michael, Tracey and the whole team was outstanding and a great comfort to us at such a difficult time."
— Martin (about Michael & Tracey)
"They were professional, sympathetic and helpful the whole time. They couldn't do enough for you — hence my dad's funeral went ahead exactly as we wanted. It's an extremely sad and upsetting time and they made it more bearable."
— Jacky Smith (about Michael & Tracey)
"My mum passed in Cornwall — it took one call and everything was done, mum was back in Longton as soon as they could fetch her. All showed the greatest of empathy and support through a very difficult time and made sure every detail was thought about."
— Richie Wallis (about Michael & Tracy)
"Words are not enough to explain the amazing job these guys have done for us. From collecting my son from the hospital to the beautiful sendoff, every detail was handled with dignity and respect. Their kindness, empathy, and dedication ensured a fitting farewell. Thank you so much Mike and your team for treating my son with so much love and respect — you made this excruciating pain less painful."
— Thelma Kahari (about Mike & Tracy)
Jacky Smith
3 months ago
I just want to say how utterly fantastic Michael, Tracey and the rest of the team are. They were professional, sympathetic and helpful the whole time. They couldn’t do enough for you hence my dad’s funeral went ahead exactly as we wanted. I couldn’t be more pleased. It’s an extremely sad and upsetting time and they made it more bearable. Thank you so much. P.s Reverend Geoff was amazing too so thank you for the recommendation. Xx
Thelma Kahari
9 months ago
Words are not enough to explain the amazing job these guys have done for us Right from the very 1st day we met , Mike & Tracy they showed exceptional compassion, professionalism and care during an incredibly difficult time. From collecting my son from the hospital to the beautiful sendoff, every detail was handled with dignity and respect. Their kindness, empathy, and dedication ensured a fitting farewell I'm deeply grateful for their support , thank you so much Mike and your team for treating my son with so much love and respect , we are so grateful , you made this excruciating pain less painful xxx Highly recommended
Martin
10 months ago
From the first contact, right through to the funeral itself, we couldn't have asked for more. The compassion and kindness from Michael, Tracey and the whole team was outstanding and a great comfort to us at such a difficult time.
Marie Timmins
a year ago
I would highly recommend Michael, Tracy and all the team at Forrester brothers. They were very professional and supported me and my family through a difficult time. It was important to us as a family that we had a funeral which celebrated our loved ones life and we wanted everything to be perfect. With Forrester Brothers help we achieved this and we thank them. They recommended a celebrant who couldn’t have been better.
Richie Wallis
3 years ago
Michael,Tracy and the team were fantastic from start to finish ! They couldn’t do enough for us ,my mum passed in Cornwall…it took one call …and everything was done ,mum was back in Longton as soon as they could fetch her ,everything was handled so well . All showed the greatest of empathy and support through a very difficult time and made sure every detail was thought about. With many thanks and gratitude from a grateful Nicky ,Richie and Jon
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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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