We'll call you back
Spire Funeral Services will be in touch shortly.
You've just taken the first step — contacting a funeral director.
See the full checklistLeave your number and Spire Funeral Services will call you back.
Free, no obligation. We'll pass your number to the director.
Ready to speak to someone? A free, no-obligation call can help you understand the next steps.
If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
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
Spire Funeral Services is a family-owned funeral business with over twenty years of experience, offering a first-class bespoke service tailored to the individual needs of clients and their families. Their Staveley funeral home is located at 11 Church Street, Staveley, Chesterfield, and can be reached on 01246 473999.
The team at Spire Funeral Services, led by Mark and Paul, pride themselves on providing personalised and flexible packages to meet the needs of all families at what is inevitably a sensitive and difficult time. Their kind and empathetic approach means clients are treated as friends, ensuring no one feels alone during the planning process.
Spire Funeral Services offer a comprehensive range of services including cremations, burials, chapels of rest, floral tributes, green funerals, horse-drawn funerals, and ashes into glass memorial items, among others. Funeral plans are also available for those wishing to plan ahead.
"Thank you to Paul Wilson and colleagues of Staveley for their help, guidance and support from beginning to end during our sad loss. Nothing was too much trouble, very friendly, caring and professional service."
— Pat Seward (about Paul Wilson)
"Even the bearers who carried my mum were lovely, and a credit to their profession. Paul and his team made things as good as they possibly could be and all the family thank him wholeheartedly."
— Kate Menzies (about Paul Wilson)
"You have all made a very sad time as pleasant as it possibly could and it doesn't get any better than that. SPIRE FUNERALS you are simply the best."
— Andrew Griffiths (about Paul)
"Paul and his team at Staveley go above and beyond to make an incredibly difficult time as painless as possible. Nothing is too much trouble. Everything is explained simply and taken care of, giving you comfort that your relatives are in good hands at all times."
— Claire Cunningham (about Paul)
"Nothing was too much trouble- from the special coffin we requested, to the 'out of hours' visits to the chapel. We received clear information and advice and felt absolutely comfortable and informed about what was happening all the way. Where Spire really go the extra mile, is in how they look after the family too. At this difficult time, kindness and empathy mean everything and Paul's help was invaluable."
— Kate Menzies (about Paul Wilson)
"From the bottom of my heart Thankyou to Paul and his team at Staveley for the love and care he has shown our family this last 8 months from loosing my mother in law first in April followed by my father in law in September and sadly our grandson at Christmas. You have all been amazing and the care and compassion we have received from all your team has truly been outstanding and we could not have got through without you all."
— Andrew Griffiths (about Paul)
Mark
Funeral Director
Mark is one of the founding team members at Spire Funeral Services, known for offering a kind and empathetic approach t…
Paul
Funeral Director
"From the bottom of my heart Thankyou to Paul and his team at Staveley for the love and care he has shown our family thi…"
Take a moment to reflect on the care you received
Not displayed publicly — used for verification only
This helps other families understand your experience
Share what your experience was like — other families will read this when choosing a funeral director
characters — please write a little more
Your review will appear on this page once verified. This usually takes 1–2 days.
Ready to speak to someone? A free, no-obligation call can help you understand the next steps.
If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
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
Get in touch
Call 01246473999We'll call you back
Spire Funeral Services will be in touch shortly.
You've just taken the first step — contacting a funeral director.
See the full checklistLeave your number and Spire Funeral Services will call you back.
Free, no obligation. We'll pass your number to the director.
You've completed of 18 steps on the bereavement checklist.
Continue your checklist18 things to sort when someone dies — keep track so nothing gets missed.
See the full checklist
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Every listed director meets a strict Code of Practice, giving your family compassionate, professional care when it matters most.
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors in Derby, Derbyshire. Every listed director is independently vetted, follows a strict Code of Practice, and is rated highly by local families.
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. All 10 listed members follow a strict Code of Practice, giving your family genuine peace of mind.
Serving families in CHESTERFIELD and the surrounding area
So we can help families like yours better.
Tick all that apply.
Understanding your experience helps us help families like yours.
Your answers help us support families going through this.
You might find our step-by-step guide helpful →
