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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.
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.
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Owen Baker Funeral Directors Ltd is a dedicated, family-run funeral directors and undertaker based in Withington, Manchester, serving the Greater Manchester area, Cheshire, and North West England. As a small, independent team, they pride themselves on offering an unrivalled level of care and support to families during their most difficult times, providing respectful and compassionate service regardless of beliefs, race, gender, or sexuality.
The team brings years of experience in the funeral profession, and their promise to clients goes beyond professional training — it is rooted in their own personal experience of loss, ensuring a deeply empathetic approach to every arrangement. Owen Baker Funeral Directors covers local areas including Withington, Didsbury, Chorlton, and the wider Manchester and Cheshire regions.
Owen Baker offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, from traditional funerals with horse-drawn hearses to eco-friendly woodland burials with biodegradable coffins. Whether families prefer cremation or burial, a religious ceremony or a humanist celebration of life, the team provides expert guidance to create a truly fitting tribute for every individual.
"Very professional, kept me informed of everything that was happening. Showed empathy and understanding during such a difficult time."
— anne harrison
"LGBT FRIENDLY ONE OF A KIND WITH EMPATHY FOR LGBT DECEASED CIVIL PARTNER'S"
— J* OLLIEZ
"Very professional and showed empathy at such a horrible and unexpected time. The celebrant they booked for us, Vinny, was such a lovely understanding man. They made my dad's send off very special."
— Mic (about Kimberley)
"Laid my mother to rest with the amazing support from Tim and his colleagues — really thank you so much. My mother looked beautiful as she was. God bless."
— Maria Carmen D'Alessandro (about Tim)
"A special thanks to Spadge for going above and beyond — your kindness meant so much to our family."
— Ethan Yates (about Spadge)
"I was adamant on having horses for my fathers funeral who sadly passed away from Covid. Most funeral directories we're high in price, but Owen Bakers offered a service cheaper than the competitors and a higher valued coffin, horse drawn carriage, urn and everything else. The team we're empathetic and helped each day needed to organise the arrangements. They did a magnificent job of helping me provide my father with the peaceful cremation he deserved, especially in the horrors of limited funeral attendees with Covid restrictions."
— Stephen O'Reilly
Ethan Yates
10 months ago
We’re so grateful to Owen Baker Funeral Directors for their support and professionalism during such a difficult time. Everything was handled with care and respect, and the service was both thoughtful and personal. A special thanks to Spadge for going above and beyond — your kindness meant so much to our family. Highly recommended.
Maria Carmen D'Alessandro
2 years ago
Absolutely amazing service and help, from start to finish. Laid my mother to rest with the amazing support from Tim and his colleagues really thank you so much 10/10 professional friendly couldn’t have asked for anything more. My mother looked beautiful as she was. God bless.
J* OLLIEZ
a year ago
LGBT FRIENDLY ONE OF A KIND WITH EMPATHY FOR LGBT DECEASED CIVIL PARTNER'S
Stephen O'Reilly
5 years ago
Incredible service from start to finish. I was adamant on having horses for my fathers funeral who sadly passed away from Covid. Most funeral directories we’re high in price, but Owen Bakers offered a service cheaper than the competitors and a higher valued coffin, horse drawn carriage, urn and everything else. The team we’re empathetic and helped each day needed to organise the arrangements. They have great ministers also and did a magnificent job of helping me provide my father with the peaceful cremation he deserved, especially in the horrors of limited funeral attendees with Covid restrictions. I highly recommend this funeral service. Quality over quantity.
Mic
6 years ago
Very professional and showed empathy at such a horrible and unexpected time, we was delt with by the lovely Kimberley and then the owners, the celebrant they booked for us Vinny was such a lovely understanding man. They made my dad's send off very special thank you all very much 😊
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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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