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Did the person who died own a property?
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R P Byrom & Son is an independent funeral directors located at 1 Rolle Street, Barnstaple, Devon, and forms part of RPB Funerals Ltd — a proudly family-owned and operated group serving North Devon. The Barnstaple branch was opened in 2018 to meet the growing demand from families in the area, and is run by Roger P Byrom and his son Chris Byrom, both of whom have deep roots in the local community.
Roger has been involved in the funeral industry since 1997, holding a Diploma in Funeral Directing and bringing extensive knowledge gained through his years working with independent funeral homes and larger organisations. Chris joined the business in 2010 and has since earned a Diploma with the British Institute of Embalmers, further strengthening the team's professional expertise.
The branch is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalised funeral arrangements tailored to the needs of each family, whether for traditional or more modern services. The team is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and is happy to meet families in their own home or at the funeral home. Pre-paid funeral plans are also available, offering peace of mind for the future. Families who have used the service consistently praise the empathy, professionalism, and transparency — including no hidden costs — that characterise R P Byrom & Son.
"The cost of all his hard work was far less than I would have originally anticipated, especially as there were no hidden extras at the end. The final invoice was as originally quoted. I can with all sincerity recommend Chris and his team to take care of your sad and important day for you."
— Brian Sims (about Chris)
"Above and beyond, graceful, moving, professional, faultless. Thank you Chris."
— Jonathan F (about Chris)
"I would like to thank Chris for arranging my brother's funeral. He was very professional, kind, and from start to finish made the whole process bearable. If I could give his company ten stars I would."
— chris kyriacou (about Chris)
"Chris Byrom spent time running through all options available as though it was his pleasure to be able to help. On the day, he and his team were empathetic, professional and in a calm manner, in complete control ensuring a very dignified day."
— Brian Sims (about Chris Byrom)
"After losing our Dad suddenly we were at quite a loss. Chris helped us through the process of organising Dad's funeral with compassion. He was professional and very understanding throughout. I'm not sure we could have done it without him. On the day of the funeral both Chris and his team were amazing and so very supportive we can't thank them enough for making an awful time a little easier."
— Jane Burgess (about Chris)
Chris Byrom
Funeral Director
"After losing our Dad suddenly we were at quite a loss. Chris helped us through the process of organising Dad's funeral …"
Roger P Byrom
Funeral Director / Founder
Roger has been involved in the funeral industry since 1997 and holds a Diploma in Funeral Directing. He founded RPB Fun…
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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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