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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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J T Byrne Funeral Directors is a privately owned, independent family funeral directors serving the Blackpool area and the wider Fylde Coast in Lancashire. Established in 1989 by John and Christine Byrne, the company was founded with a clear mission: to provide a more compassionate and personalised funeral planning service than those already available in the region. With decades of combined experience, they have built a reputation as one of the few fully qualified funeral directors in the area.
The team at J T Byrne prides itself on offering bespoke funeral arrangements tailored to each family's needs, welcoming personal suggestions to ensure every service is a truly fitting tribute. They handle every aspect of the funeral process — from paperwork and documentation to flowers, transport, and ceremony arrangements — allowing families to grieve without added stress. Their empathetic staff perform their roles with the utmost sensitivity and professionalism.
Rather than offering set packages, J T Byrne believes each funeral should be tailored to individual requirements and budgets, ensuring families only pay for what they need. They also offer pre-paid funeral plans through Golden Charter, providing peace of mind for those wishing to plan ahead.
"What a professional and compassionate service they provided to all our family. Cannot thank them enough."
— Sharon Marsh
"The team were caring and considerate with nothing being too much trouble. Any queries I had were answered with confidence and compassion. I would not hesitate to recommend John and his staff."
— Diane Mclenahan (about John)
"They kept us informed at every step of the way through the funeral arrangement. Made things much easier to deal with during a very emotional time. And huge shout out to Andrew the celebrant, again a fabulous service, made the day perfect, can't fault them."
— Diane Sockett (about Andrew)
"Their service is absolutely second to none, they place high importance on attention to detail, catering to your needs and most importantly, being there for you and understanding. From the minute of enquiring all the way through to the end they look after you."
— Sam H (about John)
"John and the team couldn't do more to help us and made a difficult situation much less stressful. The funeral day ran incredibly smoothly with everything happening as John and the team said it would. Amazing service and consummate professionals. Thank you for making a difficult day much easier."
— Kerry Thompson (about John)
"Our mother was given a send-off fit for a queen. The whole experience from walking through the door for the first time to even now after the burial we are still being supported, and the whole family have commented how different this funeral was to others they have attended. We will be forever grateful for the exceptional send-off you gave our mother."
— Deney (Wade Family) (about Michele, Angela)
Christine Byrne
Co-founder / Funeral Director
Christine Byrne co-founded J T Byrne Funeral Directors in 1989, helping to establish one of the only fully qualified fu…
Christine Byrne
Funeral Director / Co-founder
Christine co-founded J T Byrne Funeral Directors in 1989 alongside John Byrne, after many years serving a large multina…
Christine Byrne
Funeral Director / Co-founder
Christine Byrne co-founded J T Byrne Funeral Directors in 1989 alongside John Byrne, after many years serving a large m…
John Byrne
Co-founder / Funeral Director
"From the minute of enquiring all the way through to the end they look after you and demonstrate a high-level of custome…"
John Byrne
Funeral Director / Co-founder
"From the minute of enquiring all the way through to the end they look after you and demonstrate a high-level of custome…"
John Byrne
Funeral Director / Co-founder
"John and the team couldn't do more to help us and made a difficult situation much less stressful. The funeral day ran i…"
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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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