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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.
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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.
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Apply for Grant of Probate
Collect assets & close accounts
Pay debts & tax
Distribute the estate
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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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Murray's Funeral Directors at Barton-under-Needwood is a trusted and well-established funeral home serving the local community and surrounding areas of Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Originally founded in 1999 with their first branch in Burton upon Trent, Murray's has grown to include funeral homes in Findern, Barton-under-Needwood, and Swadlincote, joining the Funeral Partners family in 2023.
The Barton-under-Needwood branch is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and can be reached on 01283 713 714. The team is deeply committed to their ethos of Care, Compassion, and Community — values that guide every interaction, from the first phone call through to after the funeral day. The branch is actively involved in the local community, participating in events such as the Barton Under Needwood Teddy Bear Festival, where team member Sam engaged warmly with local residents.
Murray's offers a comprehensive range of funeral services including cremations, burials, green and woodland funerals, unattended cremations, and repatriation. Additional services include memorial masonry, floral tributes, orders of service, and prepaid funeral plans. The team's caring and personable approach ensures families receive the support and guidance they need during one of life's most challenging times.
"Nothing was too much trouble and all our cares and concerns were addressed with patience and understanding every step of the way. Their attention to detail left us with no worries on the day of the funeral, other than being there for our dearly loved Dad."
— Alex Addison (about Jayne, Angela)
"Nothing has been too much trouble to any of you and our sorrowful time was made easier and smoother by your help, empathy, dedication and commitment to us. We will be forever grateful for your professionalism and caring attitudes to our grieving selves on Dad's passing."
— sandra newman (about Dean, Danny, Becky)
Sam
Funeral Team Member
Sam is based at the Barton-under-Needwood branch and is known for engaging with the local community, including represen…
Clare Watson
a year ago
sandra newman
3 years ago
We as a family would like to express our sincere thanks to Dean, Danny and his team on the day and Becky for providing an outstanding service to us. Nothing has been too much trouble to any of you and our sorrowful time was made easier and smoother by your help, empathy, dedication and commitment to us. We will be forever grateful to Dean, Danny, Becky and the wider team for your professionalism and caring attitudes to our grieving selves on Dad’s passing.
Alex Addison
3 years ago
Our family could not be more Thankful for the care, attention and sensitivity shown to us by Jayne, Angela and the highly skilled team at Murray’s . Nothing was too much trouble and all our cares and concerns were addressed with patience and understanding every step of the way . Their attention to detail left us with no worries on the day of the funeral, other than being there for our dearly loved Dad. I cannot recommend them highly enough, Kay & Gordon’s Family
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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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