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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.
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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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T. Cribb & Sons is an independent, family-run funeral directors with branches throughout London and Essex, established in 1881 by Thomas Cribb. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, the business is led by senior partners Graham and John Cribb — great grandsons of the founder — along with John's daughters Catherine, Sarah and Nichola, and Graham's sons Jack and Joe. The Barking Road branch forms part of this long-standing network serving East London and the surrounding communities.
With over 140 years of experience, T. Cribb & Sons has built an outstanding reputation for care, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence. The firm is recognised for its expertise in multi-cultural funerals, embracing all religions and cultures, and offers a comprehensive range of services including traditional cremations and burials, direct cremation, pre-paid funeral plans, horse-drawn and vintage motor hearses, worldwide repatriations, bespoke masonry, and exhumation services.
As members of the National Association of Funeral Directors and SAIF (Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors), T. Cribb & Sons upholds the highest industry standards. Families choose them because every detail matters — from the initial arrangement through to the final farewell — with each funeral treated as uniquely as the life it celebrates.
"My dad passed away and we had cribbs to do the service, they was brilliant, from start to finish, they was so thoughtful and helpful and friendly, when it came to the service it could not been done any better."
— Leslie Stirling
Catherine Cribb
Junior Partner
Catherine Cribb is a daughter of John Cribb and serves as a junior partner, upholding the family's commitment to compas…
Catherine Cribb
Junior Partner
Daughter of John Cribb and Junior Partner, continuing the family tradition at T. Cribb & Sons.
Graham Cribb
Senior Partner
Great grandson of founder Thomas Cribb and Senior Partner, continuing the high standards and traditional values set dow…
Graham Cribb
Senior Partner
Graham Cribb is a great grandson of founder Thomas Cribb and serves as senior partner, continuing the high standards an…
Jack Cribb
Junior Partner
Son of Graham Cribb and Junior Partner, continuing the family tradition at T. Cribb & Sons.
Jack Cribb
Junior Partner
Jack Cribb is a son of Graham Cribb and serves as a junior partner, representing the fifth generation of the family bus…
Joe Cribb
Junior Partner
Joe Cribb is a son of Graham Cribb and serves as a junior partner, helping to carry forward the family's legacy of outs…
Joe Cribb
Junior Partner
Son of Graham Cribb and Junior Partner, continuing the family tradition at T. Cribb & Sons.
John Cribb
Senior Partner
Great grandson of founder Thomas Cribb and Senior Partner, continuing the high standards and traditional values set dow…
John Cribb
Senior Partner
John Cribb is a great grandson of founder Thomas Cribb and serves as senior partner alongside Graham, helping to lead t…
Nichola Cribb
Junior Partner
Daughter of John Cribb and Junior Partner, continuing the family tradition at T. Cribb & Sons.
Nichola Cribb
Junior Partner
Nichola Cribb is a daughter of John Cribb and serves as a junior partner at T. Cribb & Sons.
Sarah Cribb
Junior Partner
Sarah Cribb is a daughter of John Cribb and serves as a junior partner, continuing the family tradition of excellence e…
Sarah Cribb
Junior Partner
Daughter of John Cribb and Junior Partner, continuing the family tradition at T. Cribb & Sons.
Stanley Cribb
Senior Partner
Stanley Cribb is a senior partner at T. Cribb & Sons, contributing to the family business's long-standing tradition of …
Stanley Cribb
Senior Partner
Senior Partner at T. Cribb & Sons, part of the family-run funeral directors established in 1881.
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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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