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Did the person who died own a property?
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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
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Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors was founded in 1999 and has grown to become a trusted name in funeral direction across the Reading area and beyond. With branches across multiple locations including Reading (Whitley Wood and Woodley), Winnersh, Caversham, Twyford, Binfield, Crowthorne, Maidenhead, and Tadley, the company is proud to serve communities of many different cultures, faiths, and those with no religious beliefs.
The team at Miles & Daughters is dedicated to providing a combination of immediate attention, personal care, efficiency, and professionalism. They offer a wide range of funeral services including cremations, burials, green and woodland funerals, unattended cremations, and repatriation. Their funeral arrangers are described as dedicated and empathetic, guiding families through every practical and legal step of the process while ensuring each farewell is individual and unique.
Miles & Daughters is part of Funeral Partners Limited and is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD). The company also offers prepaid funeral plans through Choice, and is actively involved in supporting local community causes. They can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are also available for home visits to discuss funeral arrangements.
"Lisa at Miles and Daughters has been so supportive and helped ease the process of organising Mum's funeral. Her manner and willingness to do anything she can to make things less stressful was so appreciated. Her professionalism is to be commended. Thank you Lisa for everything you did for us."
— Les Brock (about Lisa)
"Lisa's warm smile made me feel at ease on an emotional day. If you are reading this and wondering which funeral director to choose, I would have no hesitation in recommending this company to you."
— sue rogers (about Lisa)
"Nikki guided and advised us during our initial meeting and was on hand for any queries before the day of the funeral. I honestly couldn't have been in better hands. She was caring, patient and clear in her communication, and I always felt listened to and supported. That meant a lot."
— Monika T (about Nikki)
"We decided on a service which reflected on Dad's time serving in the Royal Navy during WW2 on minesweepers, and his coffin was draped with the Union flag accompanied by his medals — which was very moving to see. Lisa kept us well informed with emails and phone calls but never intrusive, just giving us that extra feeling that everything was under control."
— Vince Ilott (about Lisa Parker)
"The care, compassion and expertise we encountered at each of these very sad occasions was second to none. The wonderful Lisa at the Caversham branch talked us through every part of the process with such thoughtfulness shown to each and everyone of the family. She went above and beyond to help us — her kindness is something we will never forget."
— Gill Allen (about Lisa)
"On the night that my wife died, I rang Lisa as we had arranged. She was away but was still on call. She was so lovely to me... I was able to go to see Sue and Lisa had washed her hair and helped her to look her beautiful self. I was not at any point anxious about how things would be on the day of the funeral. I knew I was in the hands of Lisa and her team... I felt so loved. As I said at the beginning, I pre-arranged a funeral for me too. I have no relatives. But it doesn't matter, because taking me to my final resting place are going to be people who really care."
— Barbara Richards (about Lisa)
Debbie Leach
Funeral Arranger
Debbie Leach is a funeral arranger at Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors.
Geoff Church
Funeral Director
Geoff Church is described by families as very professional, caring, and dignified, taking time to guide clients through…
Rob Thompson
Funeral Director
Rob Thompson is noted for being sympathetic and empathetic, guiding families thoughtfully through the funeral arrangeme…
Sarah White
Funeral Director
Sarah White is part of the dedicated team at Miles & Daughters Funeral Directors.
Monika T
a month ago
I just wanted to say how grateful I am for the support I received from the Caversham branch. During a very difficult and emotional time, the team made the whole process feel a little easier. I’d especially like to mention Nikki. I honestly couldn’t have been in better hands. She was caring, patient and clear in her communication, and I always felt listened to and supported. That meant a lot. Lisa was also very professional during the service. She had a calm, reassuring presence and handled everything with dignity and care. Thank you to everyone at the branch for treating everything and everyone with respect.
Malcolm Sharratt
6 months ago
I wanted a family based firm to handle my wife's funeral. Miles & Daughters fit that requirement perfectly. The arrangements were flawless and all our friends and relatives commented on what a perfect event it was to celebrate her life. Lucie did a great job in co-ordinating the whole process from identifying the perfect Celebrant to producing a beautiful Order of Service and on the day their team was polite, efficient and caring. I would like to highlight the Funeral Conductor, Lisa, as she was of great support to the family after the event and spent time to talk to all the attendees and ensure that we wanted for nothing. Thank You
Michele Kidby-Hunter
6 months ago
I on behalf of my mother and brothers would like to express my sincere thanks for the kindness and compassion shown to our family following the loss of our beloved husband and dad . Nikki guided and advised us during our initial meeting and was on hand for any queries before the day of the funeral. All staff on the day were very professional, kind and patient and ensured the service ran smoothly and with dignity Finally a huge thank you to Colin Hawkins the celebrant who was absolutely amazing and ensured the service was a fitting tribute to our loved one . Michele Ward nee Hunter
sue rogers
a year ago
We chose Miles and Daughters in Reading to look after Dad's funeral having read the many positive reviews on their website. Lisa looked after us so well and offered us valuable advice, support and guidance. Lisa made us feel very comfortable as soon as we walked through the door: when discussing the arrangements she listened very carefully to the type of service that we wanted and she made some very thoughtful and appropriate suggestions. The funeral service was everything that we could have wished for and Lisa's warm smile made me feel at ease on an emotional day. Our family and friends were very complimentary about the warmth and empathy shown throughout the service by Inger and the whole day went very smoothly for which we are very grateful. If you are reading this and wondering which funeral director to choose then I would have no hesitation in recommending this company to you.
Vince Ilott
2 months ago
It's never easy losing a loved one, but the level of service & attention to detail we received when we recently had a cremation for our beloved Dad was second to none.All of the people we met & dealt with from Miles & Daughters (Caversham branch) conducted themselves impeccably and made our experience as pleasant & stress free as possible.My brother & myself had an appointment with Lisa Parker to arrange the cremation, & we were treated with superb professionalism & compassion.We decided on a service which reflected on dad's time in which he served in the Royal Navy during WW2 on minesweepers, & his coffin was draped with the Union flag accompanied by his medals which was very moving to see.The memorial service cards we had done were also very well produced & showed that a great deal of thought had gone into there production.The service from start to finish was faultless and the celebrant Sarah Sealey gave a very moving eulogy which was well received by family & friends.Lisa kept us well informed with emails and phone calls but never intrusive & just gave us that extra feeling that everything was under control & any queries were dealt with swiftly & efficiently.To sum up we would definitely have no hesitation in recommending Miles & Daughters based on our experience. Thank you.
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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
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Within 1 hour
You'll receive a call
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Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
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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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