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Attended Burial
£2,400
Attended Cremation
£1,393
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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.
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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
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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We are an independently owned and friendly funeral directors with welcoming premises.
Nothing is too much trouble and there is no such thing as a 'strange question'.
Our staff are trained to a high standard and Jo who is at the branch will arrange the funeral and will also be your funeral director on the day.
"Emma's dedication and passion for her supportive role comes from the heart. I will be forever thankful to Emma as I know that she put my mind at rest from the moment I met her. We could not have asked for anything more and would give more stars if we could."
— Amanda Chalmers (about Emma)
"My wife died suddenly and unexpectedly after almost 45 years of marriage and I was devastated. Everything was arranged with compassion, understanding and complete professionalism, carried out with my personal wishes to the letter and faultless. I cannot praise Emma and her staff too highly."
— Gordon Dickson (about Emma)
"Emma is a rare type of person — this is our 3rd funeral with Emma and we wouldn't choose anyone else. For some this is just a job, but for Emma, this is a vocation, she was born to do this job."
— Jeanette Frampton (about Emma)
"This is not a commercial role that she adopts, it is one of a personal want, desire and care to put others first above all else. From welcome hugs to clearly showing emotional care in her efforts to succeed, Emma was always there and fully supportive throughout, leaving no stone unturned."
— Andy Odell (about Emma)
"Emma called us the morning of the funeral to check we were all ok. She even collected a lock of hair and his fingerprints for us and gave them to us after the funeral. It felt like we were part of their family which made entrusting them with our loved one easier."
— Georgina M (about Emma)
"Planning a child's funeral is something no parent should ever have to do, but Emma carried us through every step with such warmth, patience and grace. She went far beyond what we could ever have expected, making an unbearable situation just that little bit easier to navigate. We felt completely safe in Emma's hands throughout the entire process."
— courtney anderson (about Emma)
Emma Goble
Funeral Director
"Emma is a rare type of person, this is our 3rd funeral with Emma & we wouldn't choose anyone else. She is full of compa…"
Emma Goble
Funeral Director
"My wife died suddenly in February this year unexpectedly and after almost 45 years of marriage I was devastated. Everyt…"
Emma Goble
Funeral Director
"Planning a child's funeral is something no parent should ever have to do, but Emma carried us through every step with s…"
Emma Goble
Funeral Director
"Emma was always there and fully supportive throughout, from welcome hugs to clearly showing emotional care in her effor…"
Kim Barton
Business Manager
Kim has been with the company for years and has over two decades of funeral-related experience. She is responsible for …
Lee Hawden
Operations and Facilities Manager
Lee ensures all the physical needs of the company are covered, managing vehicles, equipment, and staff logistics across…
Michael Lawrence
Managing Director
Michael Lawrence is the Managing Director of Medway Funeral Directors with over 40 years of experience in the funeral p…
Michael Lawrence
Managing Director
Michael Lawrence is the Managing Director of Medway Funeral Directors with over 40 years of experience in the funeral i…
Michael Lawrence
Managing Director
Michael Lawrence is the Managing Director of Medway Funeral Directors with over 40 years of experience in the funeral p…
Sharon
2 months ago
Losing a loved one is such a painful experience and organising their funeral can feel overwhelming. I am so glad that we chose Medway Funeral Directors to assist us with the process. From the outset, everything was handled delicately and compassionately. Emma and the team were absolutely incredible. She went above and beyond for us. She held our hand every step of the way and when things felt too much, she was there to help and guide us. The communication was amazing and nothing ever felt too much trouble. We were able to visit our loved one in the Chapel and despite this being a tough experience, Emma made it seamless and allowed us the space and time we needed. The team were extremely empathic, personable but also very professional. I will forever be thankful for their guidance and support during such a delicate time. I couldn't recommend them enough. Thank You for everything.
courtney anderson
2 months ago
There are simply no words that could ever truly express our gratitude to Medway Funeral Directors, especially Emma, for the love, care and compassion she showed our family during the darkest time of our lives. From the very first conversation, Emma made us feel supported, understood and genuinely cared for. She was incredibly kind, sensitive and compassionate, treating our precious son and our family with the utmost dignity and respect. Nothing was ever too much trouble. She seemed to know exactly what we needed before we even had to ask, and whenever we faced a difficult decision or obstacle, she already had a thoughtful solution ready to help us. Planning a child’s funeral is something no parent should ever have to do, but Emma carried us through every step with such warmth, patience and grace. She went far beyond what we could ever have expected, making an unbearable situation just that little bit easier to navigate. Her attention to detail and genuine care meant everything to us, and we will never forget the comfort she brought to our family. The service was beautiful and everything was handled so professionally and seamlessly. We felt completely safe in Emma’s hands throughout the entire process. If you are looking for funeral directors who truly care from the bottom of their hearts, I cannot recommend Medway Funeral Directors highly enough. Emma is an extraordinary person who has made a lasting impact on our family, and we will be forever grateful for everything she did for our beautiful boy and for us. Thank you, Emma. Your kindness will stay with us forever.
Dawn Baxter
2 months ago
What an absolutely fantastic service we have we received from Medway Funeral Service. Everything went exactly according to plan, making such a difficult day much easier for our family. Emma was amazing, she went above and beyond to support us every step of the way. Her kindness, compassion, and professionalism meant so much to us and nothing was ever too much trouble. We are incredible grateful for the outstanding care and attention we received. I would highly recommend Medway Funeral Service to anyone looking for a carrying and professional funeral director. Thank you for everything.
Jeanette Frampton
3 months ago
Emma is a rare type of person, this is our 3rd funeral with Emma & we wouldn’t choose anyone else. She is full of compassion, empathy and professionalism. For some this is just a job, but for Emma, this is a vocation, she was born to do this job. I couldn’t think of anyone else who could do arrange the funeral and walk our loved ones. The business is highly recommended and rightly so, everything runs smooth and they are always there to help and make the process as easy as it can be.
Georgina M
2 months ago
Emma and her team were so helpful and really caring during a very difficult time. They got to know my father in laws personality through talking to us and really used this personal touch to help us to feel comfortable in leaving him in their care. We genuinely couldn't fault any aspect of their care and they went above and beyond for us every step of the way. It felt like we were part of their family which made entrusting them with our loved one easier. Emma called us the morning of the funeral to check we were all ok. She even collected a lock of hair and his fingerprints for us and gave them to us after the funeral.
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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:
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