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Did the person who died own a property?
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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
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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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T. Cribb & Sons is an independent, family-run funeral directors established in 1881 by Thomas Cribb, serving communities across London and Essex for over 140 years. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, the business is run by great grandsons Graham and John Cribb, along with John's daughters Catherine, Sarah and Nichola, and Graham's sons Jack and Joe. The branch at Victoria House, Woolwich Manor Way, Beckton is part of this trusted network of local funeral homes.
The company has built its reputation on high standards, traditional values, and a genuine commitment to the families they serve. They offer a comprehensive range of funeral services including cremations, burials, direct cremations, pre-paid funeral plans, and specialist vintage horse-drawn carriages. They are also experts in worldwide repatriations and exhumations, and have experience serving a wide range of cultural and religious communities, including specialist provision for the Chinese community.
T. Cribb & Sons is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), reflecting their commitment to professional standards. Families choose T. Cribb & Sons because of their personal, attentive service and their promise to treat every loved one as if they were a member of their own family.
"Special mention to Marcus who made everything so simple and gave us such amazing support. From the first point of contact to the end of my Mum's funeral today, everyone at T.Cribbs has been truly professional and understanding."
— Susan Carlowe (about Marcus)
"Black folks are fussy, but let me tell you, we approve T Cribbs & Sons. T Cribbs & Sons come in, unfazed, same level of service, polite, working with the family, guiding and supporting. We have a big family, so we have dealt with them from London to Kent; the same level of consistency executed every time."
— Natalie Frances
"They are truly the most caring supporting people, each and every one of them. Thank you to you all at Cribbs for making my difficult time easy to deal with. Forever grateful."
— Angela Cooper
"Special thanks to Sarah who was extremely helpful explaining things as often as necessary, being the first time we have done anything like this, it was a bit daunting but Sarah put us at ease straight away. Nothing was too much trouble."
— James Palmer (about Sarah)
"Lisa gave us moments of laughter (something we needed)... we had 2 deaths in our family in space of 7 months and although we was grief-stricken, the whole funeral(s) was perfect from start to end. Thank you so much for giving my brother and sister a beautiful send off."
— Jenny Ammon (about Lisa V)
"I wish there was 10 stars to give these incredible people at T Cribb & Sons. The compassion you showed, the professionalism throughout and how each and every one of you made such a hard time of our lives, so much easier. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you again!"
— Jamie Rogers
Catherine Cribb
Junior Partner
Catherine Cribb is a Junior Partner and daughter of John Cribb, representing the fifth generation of the family busines…
Catherine Cribb
Junior Partner
Catherine Cribb is a Junior Partner and daughter of John Cribb, upholding the values and standards set by the family's …
Graham Cribb
Senior Partner
Graham Cribb is a Senior Partner and great grandson of founder Thomas Cribb, continuing the high standards and traditio…
Graham Cribb
Senior Partner
Graham Cribb is one of the present senior partners and a great grandson of founder Thomas Cribb, continuing the family'…
Jack Cribb
Junior Partner
Jack Cribb is a Junior Partner and son of Graham Cribb, representing the fifth generation of the family in the business.
Jack Cribb
Junior Partner
Jack Cribb is a Junior Partner and son of Graham Cribb, representing the fifth generation of the family business.
Joe Cribb
Junior Partner
Joe Cribb is a Junior Partner and son of Graham Cribb, helping to carry forward the family's tradition of excellence in…
Joe Cribb
Junior Partner
Joe Cribb is a Junior Partner and son of Graham Cribb, representing the fifth generation of the family business.
John Cribb
Senior Partner
John Cribb is a Senior Partner and great grandson of founder Thomas Cribb, continuing the high standards and traditiona…
John Cribb
Senior Partner
John Cribb is a Senior Partner and great grandson of founder Thomas Cribb, helping to lead the fifth generation of this…
Nichola Cribb
Junior Partner
Nichola Cribb is a Junior Partner and daughter of John Cribb, committed to providing outstanding personal service to fa…
Nichola Cribb
Junior Partner
Nichola Cribb is a Junior Partner and daughter of John Cribb, representing the fifth generation of the family business.
Sarah Cribb
Junior Partner
"Special thanks to Sarah who was extremely helpful explaining things as often as necessary, being the first time we have…"
Sarah Cribb
Junior Partner
"Special thanks to Sarah who was extremely helpful explaining things as often as necessary, being the first time we have…"
Stanley Cribb
Senior Partner
Stanley Cribb is a Senior Partner at T. Cribb & Sons, part of the family-run funeral directors established in 1881.
Stanley Cribb
Senior Partner
Stanley Cribb is a Senior Partner at T. Cribb & Sons, contributing to the family firm's long-standing tradition of exce…
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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:
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