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Attended Cremation
£1,395
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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
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Mears and Jackson Funeral Directors in Runcorn is an independent, family-run funeral service located at 40-42 High Street, right in the heart of Runcorn next to the main bus station, with private parking available for visitors. Drawing on over 95 years of continuous funeral service by four generations of the Mears family, the branch is owned and managed day-to-day by Chris Jackson and Steven Mears Dip FD, offering a genuinely personal and professional service that larger national chains are often unable to match.
The Runcorn branch provides a comprehensive range of services including bespoke funerals, direct cremations, basic funerals, memorials, funeral flowers, and international repatriation. They pride themselves on offering high standards of service at competitive prices, with transparent and simplified pricing throughout. Direct cremations are available from £1,395.00 inclusive.
Mears and Jackson are proud members of both the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), adhering to strict codes of practice. Clients deal with a single dedicated local manager throughout the entire process, ensuring continuity, care, and accountability from arrangement through to the final farewell.
"She was so easy to speak to at such a difficult time and I felt very comfortable with her. The service was wonderful and many friends commented on how special it was."
— Phyl Watson (about Sue)
"Sue, Phil, you were amazing. Can't thank you all enough — you all went above and beyond helping myself and my family through this sad time, and you took great care of my husband."
— Mo Henderson (about Sue)
"From our very first conversation with Chris we were made to feel like we would be treated with the most exceptional care and compassion when faced with the devastating challenge of arranging my Dad's funeral."
— Sharon Phillips (about Chris)
"They treated our mum with the utmost respect and dignity, giving us complete comfort in knowing she was in safe and caring hands. Nothing was ever too much trouble—every request, question, and detail was handled with professionalism and genuine empathy."
— Parker May
"On one of the hardest days of my life Mears & Jackson helped my family and I celebrate our Mum's passing rather than grieve. Their attention to getting the smallest of details right was wonderful."
— Nigel Penny
"You were outstanding. You did everything you could to help ease our pain and looked after our Mum when we couldn't."
— Philip White (about Lindsay)
Chris Jackson
Managing Director
Chris has been with the Steven Mears Group for over twenty years, initially working at the Sydenham branch in London bu…
Chris Jackson
Managing Director
Chris has been with the Steven Mears Group for over twenty years and is a founder Director of Mears and Jackson Limited…
Chris Jackson
Managing Director
"From our very first conversation with Chris we were made to feel like we would be treated with the most exceptional car…"
Phil Ratcliffe
Funeral Director
Phil and his family have lived and worked locally for more years than he likes to remember. Phil conducts most of our f…
Phil Ratcliffe
Funeral Director
Phil and his family have lived and worked locally for many years. He conducts most of the funerals and is in charge of …
Phil Ratcliffe
Funeral Director
Phil has been our funeral conductor for over 10 years and prides himself on the service he delivers to families during …
Sue Roberts
Funeral Arranger
Sue is a funeral arranger based at the Runcorn branch.
Sue Roberts
Funeral Arranger
"Sue, Phil, you were amazing. Can't thank you all enough — you all went above and beyond helping myself and my family th…"
Sue Roberts
Funeral Arranger
"Sue, there was absolutely nothing that was too much trouble. She kept us informed fully each step of the way and her ki…"
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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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