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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.
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.
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Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors in Dundonald is situated on Upper Newtownards Road.
We can help to plan religious and non-religious funeral services and serve many different faiths. We have our own service venue on-site.
Our experienced and caring team will advise and support you at every stage of the funeral planning process, with a wide range of options and transparent pricing.
"Mark spent an afternoon with us a few days before the service and was able to write an overview which described my brother's character perfectly. We asked a lot of Mark and he managed to fulfil all our wishes and even spent time with us after the service."
— conrad phillips (about Mark Niblock)
"Lilian in particular was outstanding — gentle, supportive and informative and always available with great advice and guidance when needed."
— Jennifer PARKINSON (about Lilian)
"This was such a hard time for me as I had to do everything myself and had never had to do anything like it before. I never felt overwhelmed as I had fantastic support from Lilian. I wanted the name plate changed on the coffin — not a problem. They were so helpful and I cannot thank them enough for making such a difficult process so much easier to bear."
— LD G (about Lilian)
"Lilian comforted us so much during the first few days of the hardest time in our lives."
— Claire (about Lilian)
"From the moment you make that phone call you immediately feel like you are no longer alone. Within days they will feel like members of your family. Lilian really went above and beyond, making phone calls and arrangements on my behalf."
— conrad phillips (about Lilian)
"On the day my wife died, I briefly tried to search for a few local funeral directors close to home, but I was in no state to do so. Hand on heart, I can say I was so incredibly fortunate to land on them. Lilian held my hand every step of the way with genuine empathy, honest advice and heartfelt care — as awful as her line of work is, she made it very easy, was very patient and so gentle as we dealt with every painful step."
— DragonChris (about Lilian)
Deborah Stevenson
6 months ago
James Brown & Sons provided a beautiful and respectful service. They took time to talk and listen to the family and met all our needs. A lovely funeral home also.
Angela L
6 months ago
The service my brother and I received was exceptional from start to finish. They were so respectful and friendly at such a difficult time. My mum had a funeral plan with Choice which made the process so much easier. I can’t remember the man’s name who collected mum and also drove the limousine but he was outstanding, I can’t thank him enough. Thank you again for everything.
Jennifer PARKINSON
a year ago
Very caring, professional and dedicated team who looked after our family so well, ensuring everything went perfectly and as we wished. Lilian in particular was outstanding - gentle, supportive and informative and always available with great advice and guidance when needed. Would highly recommend James Brown & Sons.
DragonChris
3 weeks ago
Short review: Excellent service, genuinely caring staff and the best place to go for the worst needs. Lilian is a superstar and will not steer you wrong.------Before needing to, I never for a second considered what really needs to happen when someone dies. I also never considered what funeral director one might use, the practicalities or reasons.On the day my wife died, I briefly tried to search for a few local funeral directors close to home and compare, but I was in no state to do so and simply opted for JB & Sons as they were closest.Hand on heart, I can say I was so incredibly fortunate to land on them as they were the absolute best people to take care of us. Specifically I want to mention Lilian, our funeral arranger who held my hand every step of the way with genuine empathy, honest advice and heartfelt care, I honestly cannot sing her praises enough - as awful as her line of work is, she made it very easy, was very patient and so gentle as we dealt with every painful step.From our first phone call, she told me what to do, gave me space to call back to have my wife collected on our terms. The gentlemen who arrived at our home were solemn professionals who treated us all with absolute respect, took time to make sure we knew what they were doing and what happened next.Throughout the process, Lilian (and Janine) took care of my wife and of us beautifully, nothing was too much trouble for them - even when I completely changed the funeral arrangements a few days in, they were nothing but supportive.They do not try to push un-necessary extras or additional services that you later look back on and feel swindled by. Everything was at our pace and our choice, we asked for advice and received appropriate, sensitive guidance with full freedom of what we chose.The funeral itself was conducted brilliantly. The undertakers were smart, professional and courteous, absolute gentlemen who took great care of us all and again were very patient and happy to go with our flow.You will not be led wrong here. I'd recommend them to anyone and will sing Lilian's praises until the cows come home. Thank you!
Peter Moore
5 months ago
Lilian and the team were phenomenal in helping us through my father’s passing. I really can’t say enough good things about the whole team that took all the worry out of arrangements.
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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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