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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.
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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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Miller Bros. & F.P. Butler Ltd is a privately owned, family-run funeral directors established in Christchurch, Dorset, in 1910. Founded by the late Alfred George Miller, the business began primarily in building and decorating before becoming a trusted provider of funeral services to the local community. Over the decades, the business passed through the Miller family before Stuart Major, who joined in 2003, purchased it in 2011 alongside his wife Helen. Their daughter Jessica joined the team in 2018, and in 2024 Jessica's husband Kenni joined, ensuring the business remains a true family affair with deep roots in the Christchurch community.
Located at 119 Bargates, Christchurch, the team prides itself on delivering the highest standard of funeral service and support, offering a personal 24-hour service for those in need. As members of the National Association of Funeral Directors, they adhere to a strict code of practice. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, and direct cremation options, all handled with compassion and professionalism that has earned them an outstanding reputation across generations of local families.
"They arranged everything we wanted and took all the stress away from us in the lead up to the funeral. Always at the end of the phone or email and always responded quickly. Nothing was too much trouble."
— Sharon Cocker
"As soon as I met Stuart I felt at ease. Organizing a funeral is usually a daunting experience but I felt looked after through every step. Stuart explained all that would happen and guided me through the formalities with such kindness."
— Laura Webb (about Stuart)
"Jessica arranged everything perfectly and Andrew was by our side throughout the morning. Both were amazing and I cannot thank them enough."
— Janat Hall (about Jessica, Andrew)
"I chewed Miller Bros to conduct her funeral, trusting them to look after Mari the most precious and special person in my life. From the moment I made contact Stuart and his team made me feel at ease every step of the way, the kindness, the dignity & respect, the attention to detail and the advice were second to none."
— Steve Goold (about Stuart)
"I greatly appreciated the personal attention provided by Stuart; he rang me in advance of each main step of the process, and again after to confirm it had taken place. It was very reassuring and helped lessen the grieving process."
— Dorset Resident (about Stuart)
"Stuart came out to collect Mum middle of the night & I so appreciated his kindness & gentle caring manner. They helped with my disabled husband to be able to travel with us. I can't thank them all enough for everything they did. The service received was outstanding."
— Katrina Hampshire (about Stuart)
Helen Major
Company Director
Helen became a Company Director in 2011 alongside her husband Stuart, responsible for accounting and the day-to-day org…
Jessica Lyons
Company Director & Funeral Director
Jessica joined the family business in 2018, leaving her career in the travel claims industry to work alongside her pare…
Stuart Major
Company Director & Funeral Director
"Stuart came out to collect Mum middle of the night & I so appreciated his kindness & gentle caring manner. They helped …"
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If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
A quick call with a specialist can help you figure out what applies.
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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