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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.
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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
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Pay debts & tax
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Heathcote's Funeral Services is an independent, family-owned funeral home based at 1339 Ashton Old Road, Manchester. Founded in August 2017 by Craig and Julie Heathcote, the business was established with a commitment to providing professional, compassionate, and dignified funeral services for families across Manchester, Openshaw, Gorton, Stockport, Tameside, and the surrounding areas. Craig brings over ten years of experience in the funeral industry to the role, ensuring families receive expert guidance throughout one of the most difficult times of their lives.
The team at Heathcote's pride themselves on continuity of care, meaning the same person who handles the initial arrangements will guide the family through the entire process, right up to directing the funeral service itself. Bereavement support is also offered following the service. The funeral home provides a full 24-hour, seven-days-a-week service, ensuring help and guidance is always available. Families are welcomed with warmth and compassion the moment they step through the door.
Heathcote's Funeral Services offer a comprehensive range of services including burials, cremations, religious and non-religious ceremonies, traditional funeral cars, horse-drawn carriages, repatriation, funeral flowers, headstones, and funeral plans. They are proud members of the National Association of Funeral Directors.
"Tonight made up for it — our mum would have been proud that we done tonight for her. With all our heart we would recommend this lovely family. Thanks again to Craig, Julie and all the family."
— Yvonne Byrne (about Craig, Julie)
"The fact that they live streamed her service and have said they will keep it online at our request is the icing on the cake. They gave us the most fair quote out of 8 we received and were absolutely the best choice for us."
— Alicia D
"Not only did they look after him, they also took amazing care of us as a family. Nothing was ever too much and they made a very hard day that bit more bearable."
— Lisa Mcmellon
"They went that extra mile to make my mum's special day even more magical. A family run business that is passionate, caring and professional throughout — I cannot thank this family and business enough for looking after my mum."
— Lee Davis
"Danielle, who did our service, was a credit — lovely words, she consoled us through our sadness, and joined in with the laughter of our memories. A massive thank you to all at Heathcote's who went above and beyond to help and kept in touch every step of the way."
— sue cheetham (about Danielle)
"From the moment they receive your loved one into their care they are there to hold your hand every step of the way and it doesn't end with the funeral — they do a memorial service every year too. This shows how much it means to them; it's not about a job with them, they truly care about what they do."
— Sue Judge
Casey
Funeral Arranger
Casey is on hand to greet families at the funeral home and help guide them through tailored funeral packages to find th…
Craig Heathcote
Co-founder / Funeral Director
Craig co-founded Heathcote's Funeral Services in August 2017 and has over 10 years of experience in the funeral industr…
Julie Heathcote
Co-founder
Julie co-founded Heathcote's Funeral Services alongside Craig and is on hand to greet families and guide them through t…
Lisa Mcmellon
a year ago
Heathcotes took care of my father before his final journey, not only did they look after him they also took amazing care of us as a family! Nothing was ever to much and they made a very hard day that bit more bearable. We were invited to attend their memorial evening for all the loved ones that they cared for, which was a lovely evening. Absolutely amazing family business.
Thomas Judge
a year ago
I would just like to say a big thank you to all the family at Heathcote for the memorial service they did last Wednesday (13.11.24) for all of the families who they have been involved in the passing of a loved one. It was a lovely service with lots of personal details. I would highly recommend their service for anyone out there who is looking for a funeral director. They give there time to talk you through all the details needed they explain everything to you and offer help along the way. From the moment they receive your loved one into their care they are there to hold your hand every step of the way and it doesn’t end with the funeral they do a memorial service every year to. This shows how much it mean to them it’s not about a job with them they truly care about what they do. Thank to all at Heathcotes from Sue Judge and family
Lee Davis
a year ago
Just want say a big thank you to all the team at Heathcote's they looked after everything from the beginning to the end having a company that genuinely cares for you loved ones makes that ever so more important. A family run business that is passionate, caring and professional throughout i cannot thank this family and business enough for looking after my mum. They went that extra mile to make my mums special day even more magical 10/10.
Wendy Eaton
2 months ago
Heath Oates completed the funeral of our dear son the service was excellent and we felt they cared would recommendLovely family business
sue cheetham
5 months ago
a massive thank you, to all at heathcotes, who recently helped do our fam members funeral, we would highly reccomend heathcotes, (we have used them twice before), all members of staff go above and beyond to help,.and keep intouch every step of the way,....and danielle, who did our service was a credit, lovely words, she consoled us through our sadness, and joined in with the laughter of our memories,..(as did all staff).thank you to you all xx
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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
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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:
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