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Attended Burial
£1,080
Attended Cremation
£1,750
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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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MLS Independent Funeral Directors, based at 20 Moss Delph Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, is an authentic independent family funeral business owned and managed by The Hunter Family. Now in its third generation, the company brings over 90 years of combined experience in the funeral profession, offering compassionate, professional care to bereaved families across Ormskirk, the wider Lancashire area, and into Liverpool.
The Aughton branch features a private chapel of rest, providing a quiet and dignified space where family and friends can visit the deceased in a peaceful environment. The team includes both caring female and male staff, and all Hunter Family members are fully qualified funeral directors holding a recognised Diploma in Funeral Directing. As proud members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), MLS upholds the highest professional standards in every arrangement.
MLS Independent Funeral Directors offers a 24-hour personal service, available 365 days a year including bank holidays and weekends. Services include attended and unattended funerals, Golden Charter prepaid funeral plans, memorial headstone supply and erection, and full support from first contact through to after the funeral. Their transparent pricing and deeply personal approach ensure every family receives the dignity, respect, and care they deserve.
"Sally and her team were faultless from day one and oversaw everything through to the funeral with professionalism, empathy, compassion and friendliness. MLS were great at listening to what we wanted as a family and never tried to 'sell' anything to us. They made a very difficult time easier to cope with."
— Matt Holland (about Sally)
"MLS are a genuine independent family run business that knows how to treat people when they are at their most vulnerable. There is no hard sell, just a commitment to deliver an appropriate thanksgiving for your loved one."
— Tony M (about Sally)
"It's the worst feeling losing a loved one but when you have lovely people like this guiding you and taking care of absolutely everything it really makes it a lot easier and for that I'm grateful to MLS Funeral Directors. Annie and the team were nothing short of amazing!"
— Chris M (about Annie)
"Sally Ann was AMAZING again from start to finish and the level of care and compassion forwarded to us by the whole MLS team was truly spectacular. They truly are the BEST around. You have helped us once again to give a great send off to both our parents now and we are truly thankful."
— Anthony Stephenson (about Sally Ann)
"Alice looked after us most of the time and she was delightful, nothing was too much trouble. On the actual funeral day she went through everything with us and was there alongside us every step of the way on what is a very traumatic day. Thank you so much for making a very difficult day bearable."
— Linda Savage (about Alice)
"Lisa and the team treated him with such dignity and respect, and we felt reassured knowing he was in such kind and careful hands. Every detail of the funeral was handled beautifully and thoughtfully, and her warmth and compassion made a world of difference to our family."
— Katherine Cropper (about Lisa)
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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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