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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.
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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
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Thomas Brothers the Funeral Directors is a family-run funeral business headquartered at 494 Evesham Road, Redditch, Worcestershire. Founded in 1997 by Simon Thomas, the company was established with a deep personal commitment to providing families with the care and attention they deserve during one of life's most difficult moments. Simon's passion for the profession began at the age of 14, inspired by a determination to ensure other families received the respectful, attentive service he felt was so important.
The Redditch branch serves as the head office for the wider Thomas Brothers network, which operates across five locations in South Birmingham and Worcestershire. The team — including Simon, Mark, Ben, Ceri, and Christine — pride themselves on offering a truly personal service, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their motto, 'Our family taking care of yours,' reflects their dedication to treating every family as unique.
Thomas Brothers offers a comprehensive range of services under one roof, including full funeral arrangements, limousines, catering, floristry, stonemasonry, religious and humanist ceremonies, and pre-payment funeral plans through Golden Charter. The Redditch office can be reached at 01527 547777 or via email at [email protected].
"From the first phone call to bringing back Kerry's brackets and joining in with the releasing of balloons with our neighbours, you were all very kind, understanding and helpful."
— Wendy Haycock
"Ben and Julie went above and beyond, making the whole process less stressful. The service they provided was exemplary from start to finish."
— Shelley Bryan (about Ben and Julie)
"Giving my Mum a flower from the arrangement was an adorable, respectable touch too, so thank you from me. Nothing was too much trouble. Your compassion is incredible. Fantastic business which we can recommend extremely highly."
— Nicki Faulks
"Thomas Bros dealt with my sister-in-law's funeral and were amazing throughout the whole process. Ceri and the staff on the day of the funeral were excellent and treated my 92 year old brother-in-law and the rest of the family in such a caring and respectful manner. I cannot thank them enough for making a very sad and difficult time that much more bearable."
— Lorraine Hopkinson (about Ceri and Becci)
"From the beginning to the end, nothing but dignity, care and respect was shown. Such a thoughtful and personalised service for our dear Mom. It's made such a heartbreaking time in our lives a little easier, it has been very much appreciated. We are truly grateful…."
— Sarah Lowe
"Their professionalism, compassion and empathy shone through at every stage. The staff were very supportive and always had time to take calls and meet in person as required, which I found particularly helpful at this stressful time. My sincere personal thanks to Mark and Julie for their help."
— Steve P (about Mark and Julie)
Alex
Funeral Director
Married to Mark's daughter, started at Thomas Brothers in 2012.
Ali
Funeral Director
Married to Alex's sister, started at Thomas Brothers in 2015.
Ben
Funeral Director
Former Royal Marine who serves as Funeral Director at Thomas Brothers.
Ben Jr
Funeral Director / Florist
Mark's son who started full time in 2018 and is also the owner of The Nursery Shop Florist.
Ben Thomas
Funeral Director
Ceri
Funeral Director
The youngest brother, a former Royal Marine who serves as Funeral Director.
Ceri Thomas
Funeral Director
Christine
The Queen of the Family
The Queen of the Family, part of the core family team at Thomas Brothers.
Christine Thomas
Funeral Director
Christine Thomas
Team Member
Christine, referred to as 'Mum' by the team, is part of the close-knit family team at Thomas Brothers dedicated to prov…
George
Funeral Director
Ceri's son who started full time in 2015.
Keith
The Dad of the Family
The Dad of the Family, sadly passed away in 2015.
Mark
Funeral Director
The eldest brother, a former Royal Marine who serves as Funeral Director.
Mark Thomas
Funeral Director
Simon
Funeral Director
Started Thomas Brothers up in 1997 and serves as Funeral Director.
Simon Thomas
Founder/Funeral Director
Simon began his career in the funeral profession at the age of 14 in 1981, inspired by a personal experience at his Nan…
Simon Thomas
Founder / Funeral Director
Simon began his career in the funeral profession at the age of 14 in 1981, inspired by a determination to give families…
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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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