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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.
Want to talk it through?
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Want to check with a specialist?
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Rose Funerals is a family-run, independent funeral directors based in Middlesbrough and Stockton, serving all of Teesside. With over 12 years of experience supporting families through some of life's most difficult moments, the team is dedicated to providing a caring, cost-effective, and meaningful farewell for every loved one.
The business is built on four core values: respect, integrity, dedication, and compassion. Rose Funerals offers a comprehensive range of services all under one roof, including funeral arrangements, flowers, luxury vehicles, headstones, and personalised lasting memory services. Whether families are seeking a simple direct cremation, a traditional burial, or something entirely bespoke, Rose Funerals is committed to accommodating every budget and request.
In addition to their practical funeral services, Rose Funerals provides unique personalisation options such as Tree for Life and Cloud Memories, allowing families to create lasting tributes beyond the funeral itself. Their compassionate and knowledgeable team guides families through every step of the process, from initial arrangements to post-funeral memorialisation, ensuring that final wishes are carried out with care and dignity.
"They gave us individual support when we were emotional and needed an extra shoulder to lean on — a wonderful help for family members who needed to simply sit with our loved one. My dad would have been so proud of his send off."
— Annette Slater
"Jess was fantastic with our family start to finish especially with funeral arrangements. Stephen really helped us throughout everything from appointments to visits to even taking dad on his final journey — we could not thank and recommend Roses enough."
— Josh Smith (about Jess, Stephen)
"They guided us through every step with warmth and empathy, making such a difficult time a little easier to bear. My mam was treated with the utmost dignity and respect, and that meant so much to our family. Your kindness and support will never be forgotten."
— Amanda Richardson
"From start to finish Jamie and his team have been so caring and just amazing with everything and every little detail it was truly just beautiful. Words could not put into words how grateful we truly are."
— kristin Dunn (about Jamie)
"We knew she was safe and cared for from the moment yous took her from home. Rachel was amazing and I know nana would have loved her — on the day of Nana's funeral she made sure we all played a part in giving nana the send off she would have wanted."
— Kai & Kaison Yates (about Rachel)
"The care, compassion and empathy shown towards us was immense. Every member of staff we came into contact with were fantastic with all of us but above all my 2 youngest children who lost their Dad and the team here ensured the children were involved in the funeral keeping the children and me at the centre of their amazing service. Thank you Roses for helping us navigate through this unimaginable loss. We are forever grateful."
— Emma Murray (about Jamie, Jessica)
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B Thomson is a member of the Rose Funerals team, helping families through the funeral arrangement process.
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D Tinkler is part of the dedicated Rose Funerals team, providing respectful funeral services across Teesside.
Georgia
Georgia is part of the Rose Funerals team, supporting families with compassion and professionalism.
Gracie
Gracie is a member of the Rose Funerals team, helping families through the funeral process with care and dedication.
Jamie Thomson
"From start to finish Jamie and his team have been so caring and just amazing with everything and every little detail it…"
J Thomson
J Thomson is part of the Rose Funerals team, dedicated to providing compassionate support to families.
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K Ward is a member of the Rose Funerals team, helping to provide dignified and caring funeral services.
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M Loughran is part of the Rose Funerals team, dedicated to supporting families with empathy and professionalism.
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M Thomson is part of the dedicated Rose Funerals family team serving the Middlesbrough and Teesside area.
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M Wilson is a member of the Rose Funerals team, committed to delivering respectful and caring funeral services.
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N Kroese is a member of the Rose Funerals team, committed to providing caring and respectful funeral services.
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Sam is part of the compassionate Rose Funerals team, supporting families across Middlesbrough and Teesside.
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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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