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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
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We need a bit more info
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Mark Skinner Funeral Service is an independent, award-winning family business serving the Brandon, Lakenheath, and Thetford areas of Suffolk. The business has deep roots in the local community — founder Mark Skinner's grandfather was a funeral director in Brandon, and Mark himself began working in the industry at just 13 years old, eventually buying the business at the age of 23. With over 45 years of combined experience in the funeral industry, the team is known for its approachable, warm, and professional approach to care.
The Lakenheath branch can be reached at 01842 862777 and is part of a multi-branch operation that prides itself on offering a full range of funeral services — from elaborate, bespoke funerals to direct 'no fuss' funerals, a service the company has provided for over 35 years. The team emphasises that loved ones are cared for locally by a trusted family firm, rather than being transported to distant facilities.
Customer feedback consistently highlights the team's professionalism, empathy, and genuine compassion during difficult times. The business operates 24 hours a day and is driven by core values of kindness, understanding, and support, treating every family and their loved ones with the utmost care and respect.
"From the first phone call to planning the funeral, everybody showed such compassion. Lauren made herself available for us every step of the way and organised everything."
— billiebean1 (about Lauren)
"Lauren and Lany who done our service last year were absolutely class, they're just so nice and will honestly get it spot on. Not the thing you ever want to do but these guys are the best at it."
— callum drain (about Lauren, Lany)
"Lauren was compassionate and very understanding without being intrusive in helping us make the arrangements and on the day, Mark and his team were superb."
— Allan Windmill (about Lauren, Mark)
"I don't think I could have coped without them. They guide, help and support you through the most difficult time. Very fortunate to have had Sally help and still assisting us with arrangements post funeral."
— Sharan Cooper (about Sally)
"A wonderful caring team, who guided and supported us through the whole process of cremation for our little one. Sally went above and beyond, very caring, nothing was too much trouble. Mark put us at ease and helped make a difficult day easier, a beautiful coffin for our little one."
— Emma Poole (about Sally, Mark)
"I hadn't seen him for over 8 years but he knew who I was. He remembered the family from our Dads funeral. The actual day of the funeral was as perfect as a funeral could be. We had a theme of our mums favourite colours. Mark and the team also wearing those colours which made it all perfect."
— billiebean1 (about Lauren, Mark)
Lianne Collins
Administrator / Funeral Arranger
Lianne has been with the company for 6 years, working from the Brandon office where she organises funerals and looks af…
Lianne Collins
Administrator
Lianne has been with the company for 6 years and works from the Brandon office, running admin systems, organising funer…
Louise Langley
Finance
Louise works with the team as the company's finance person.
Louise Langley
Finance
Louise works as the company's Finance person.
Mark Skinner
Funeral Director / Owner
"I hadn't seen him for over 8 years but he knew who I was. He remembered the family from our Dad's funeral. As for the a…"
Mark Skinner
Funeral Director / Owner
Mark's grandfather was a funeral director in Brandon, and he started in the business at age 13. He bought the business …
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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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