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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
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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
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Thomas Brothers the Funeral Directors is a family-run funeral business serving communities across South Birmingham and Worcestershire. The Wythall office, located at 100 Alcester Road, is one of five branches operated by the company, providing a full range of funeral services to the local area.
Founded in 1997 by Simon Thomas, the business was born from a personal commitment to ensuring that every family receives the highest level of care and attention during one of the most difficult times of their lives. Simon, along with family members Mark, Ben, Ceri, and Christine, embody the ethos of 'our family taking care of yours', delivering a deeply personal service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Thomas Brothers pride themselves on offering everything under one roof, including funeral arrangements, limousines, catering, floristry, and stonemasonry. They are members of both the National Association of Funeral Directors and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, and also offer Golden Charter pre-payment funeral plans, allowing individuals to plan and personalise their final arrangements in advance.
"Excellent and faultless service that made a very difficult day go with ease. I have used Thomas Bros several times now."
— Tony Sidwell
"From our very first contact we were treated with kindness, sensitivity and empathy. On the day of my husband's funeral Alex and his team carried out all our wishes above and beyond our expectations."
— Jennifer Owen (about Alex)
"Lisa was amazing and I'm really grateful to have had her helping us throughout the process. They are all so lovely and made every step in the process of planning that bit easier. I couldn't recommend them enough."
— Rebecca Vale (about Lisa)
"A very big thank you to Sue at the Wythall branch whose kindness and knowledge was a great help and comfort to us and much appreciated. Nothing was too much trouble and we were given a warm welcome every time we called in. Alex and his team were very professional and attentive and carried out all our wishes above and beyond our expectations."
— Jennifer Owen (about Sue)
"From our first call to collecting Dad after his cremation we received the highest standard of service from Lisa. She was so helpful and empathetic and we felt Dad was well looked after. She helped us navigate a difficult and overwhelming time in as stress free a way as possible and we cannot thank her enough."
— Shelly Shorthouse (about Lisa)
"It's been a year since my son was cremated. I have nothing but praise for the way Thomas Brothers handled the funeral. Sue was absolutely fantastic in helping us deal with this loss. On the day so much respect was shown to us all. Nothing was too much. I cannot speak highly enough of this company. Absolutely wonderful."
— Wendy Walker (about Sue)
Alex
Staff Member
"From our very first contact we were treated with kindness, sensitivity and empathy. On the day of my husband's funeral …"
Ben
Funeral Director
Former Royal Marine and Funeral Director at Thomas Brothers.
Ben Jr
Staff Member
Mark's son, started full time in 2018 and is also the owner of The Nursery Shop Florist.
Ceri
Funeral Director
The youngest brother, a Former Royal Marine and Funeral Director.
Christine
The Queen of the Family
The Queen of the Family at Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors.
George
Staff Member
Ceri's son, 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 and Funeral Director.
Simon
Funeral Director
Started Thomas Brothers up in 1997 and serves as Funeral Director.
Simon Thomas
Founder
Simon began his career in the funeral profession at the age of 14 in 1981, inspired by a personal experience at his gra…
Simon Thomas
Founder/Funeral Director
Simon began his career in the funeral profession at the age of 14 in 1981 and founded Thomas Brothers in 1997. He is de…
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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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