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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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Our supportive team at Miles and Daughters Funeral Directors provides funeral services in Reading, Wokingham, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Crowthorne and surrounding areas.
At one of the most emotional and difficult times of your life, our experienced team are here to support you and listen to your needs.
"Irene also had to liaise with the crematorium up in Yorkshire where my father wanted his ashes to be interred, and she ensured that everything was exactly as we wanted. The funeral service was perfect."
— R Shorland (about Irene)
"Nothing was too much trouble and she made what was a difficult time a lot easier. Thank you Irene for your knowledge and experience in arranging my Mum's funeral."
— Karen Cooper (about Irene)
"Irene had a great way of understanding what I was feeling and mirroring my approach and feelings."
— SlowDownMan (about Irene)
"A special thanks to their team who we met at the hospice where our dad spent his last days - they couldn't have been more sensitive and caring."
— Nicky Veitch
"She listened to our requests and was able to act on them to ensure the funeral fully reflected the wishes of our father. On the day of the funeral every member of staff we met was exemplary. Thank you for making a hard day less difficult."
— Joanne Armitage (about Irene)
"It felt like going back for help from an old friend. Having been through the loss of my dad with her and now my mum, it really helped me to see a familiar face at such a sad time."
— Kerry Wakefield (about Irene)
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kerry wakefield
2 months ago
This was sadly my second experience of having to use a funeral directors. I went back to Irene at Miles & Daughters, Crowthorne because of the excellent service I had from her last time. She did not disappoint and it felt like going back for help from an old friend. Having been through the loss of my dad with her and now my mum, it really helped me to see a familiar face at such a sad time. Irene and her team are empathetic, kind, caring and the communication is extremely efficient. All the proceedings on the day were so professional, everything ran very smoothly and the celebrant, Trish Goswell, was excellent. I would absolutely recommend.
Joanne Armitage
3 months ago
Irene showed us excellent care and compassion, she was knowledgeable, kind, and guided us through the full funeral process. She listen to our requests and was able to act on them to ensure the funeral fully reflected the wishes of our father. On the day of the funeral every member of staff we met was exemplary. Thank you for making a hard day less difficult.
SlowDownMan
4 months ago
The whole handling of my Mum's passing was made easier by the handling of the Miles and Daughters team. I mainly dealt with Irene who had a great way of understanding what I was feeling and mirroring my approach and feelings.
John Schofield
6 months ago
Irene Turner guided me through the funeral arrangement with sympathy and professionalism. Colin Hawkins, the Celebrant, met my daughters and me at home and guided us with the tributes, music and poems. One friend described the funeral as 'uplifting'.
Karen Cooper
11 months ago
I have to say my experience of using Miles and Daughters has been fantastic. From the start to finish Irene has been a most helpful, compassionate and kind person. Nothing was too much trouble and she made what was a difficult time a lot easier. Thank you Irene for your knowledge and experience in arranging my Mum's 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:
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
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