We'll call you back
The Co-operative Funeralcare will be in touch shortly.
You've just taken the first step — contacting a funeral director.
See the full checklistLeave your number and The Co-operative Funeralcare 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
We are a funeral director in dedicated to helping your family when in need. For more information please contact us.
"They looked after me and my family on the day and made things easier for us, considerate and caring."
— Alan Walton
"Their suggestions were very helpful and made a positive difference - gently nudging me in the right direction. They made this as easy an experience as possible under the circumstances."
— Helen Davidson
"The staff on the day of the funeral were exceptional, showing our family such kindness. Thank you to the whole team for taking the stress out of planning my mums funeral and organising everything for us."
— Sharon Medlicott
"Clare was so down to earth and kind as were all of the team. Communication was excellent and I trusted them from day one. Everything went like clockwork on the day and we will happily continue to use the COOP in the future."
— Tara Hughes (about Clare)
"Holly another member of the team also went above and beyond and was always so caring and happy to help in any way she could. We can't thank you all enough for everything through the hardest time of our lives and we'll never forget it."
— Becky Ollerenshaw (about Holly)
"From day 1 Claire went above and beyond for us, she's caring, compassionate, professional and amazing at her job. We as a family felt at ease knowing mom was so well looked after whilst in the co ops care. Every part of the arranging process was made so much easier with Claire by our side guiding us through step by step."
— Becky Ollerenshaw (about Claire)
Alan Walton
10 months ago
I used co-op Kingstanding for my mother’s funeral recently. The help and compassion from the staff there was excellent from the first day I arranged the funeral I had information and help to point me in the right direction. They looked after me and my family on the day and made things easier for us , considerate and caring. Thank you
Sharon Medlicott
a year ago
Recently used the Hawthorn Coop for my mums funeral. From the planning, to the day of the funeral, was all handled with compassion and care. As a family we were updated with all plans and given advice as and when needed. The staff on the day of the funeral were exceptional, showing our family such kindness. Thank you to the whole team for taking the stress out of planning my mums funeral and organising everything for us . Sharon Medlicott
Helen Davidson
a year ago
All of the staff are lovely and kind. Their suggestions were very helpful and made a positive difference - gently nudging me in the right direction (as I had never organised a funeral before). They made this as easy an experience as possible under the circumstances. I would definitely recommend them. Thank you.
Tara Hughes
3 years ago
We didn't think we would be using moms pre pay plan within a year of buying it, but it was so nice to see the same staff at the branch to help us put the finishing touches to moms funeral. Clare was so down to earth and kind as were all of the team who I spoke to. Communication was excellent and I trusted them from day one. Everything went like clockwork on the day- even down to the weather and we will happily continue to use the COOP in the future.
Becky ollerenshaw
3 years ago
We recently used this Hawthorne branch to arrange mom's funeral. From day 1 Claire went above and beyond for us, she's caring, compassionate, professional and amazing at her job. We as a family felt as ease knowing mom was so well looked after whilst in the co ops care. Every part of the arranging process was made so much easier with Claire by our side guiding us through step by step. Holly another member of the team also went above and beyond and was always so caring and happy to help in anyway she could. We can't thank you all enough for everything through the hardest time of our lives and we'll never forget it. Thank you The Ollerenshaw family.
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 01213829993We'll call you back
The Co-operative Funeralcare will be in touch shortly.
You've just taken the first step — contacting a funeral director.
See the full checklistLeave your number and The Co-operative Funeralcare 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 Birmingham, West Midlands. Every listed firm is independently vetted, follows a strict Code of Practice, and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 by families they've served.
What to wear to a funeral in the UK: traditional expectations, modern dress codes, religious variations, what not to wear, and guidance for children.
The average cost of a funeral in the UK is £4,141. This guide breaks down every fee, explains regional differences, and shows you how to manage costs without compromising dignity.
Serving families in BIRMINGHAM 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 →
