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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
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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Thomas Brothers the Funeral Directors is a family-run funeral service operating out of five locations across South Birmingham and Worcestershire, including their Bromsgrove office at 66 Birmingham Road. Founded in 1997 by Simon Thomas, the company was born from a deeply personal commitment to providing families with the care and attention they deserve during one of life's most difficult moments. Simon began his career in the funeral profession at the age of 14, inspired by a determination to ensure that every family receives the very best service.
The Bromsgrove branch is part of a wider family operation that prides itself on offering a comprehensive range of funeral and associated services under one roof. These include funeral arrangements, limousines, catering, floristry, and stonemasonry, along with a complete range of support services. The team — Simon, Mark, Ben, Ceri, and Christine — are dedicated professionals available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, embodying their motto: 'Our family taking care of yours.'
Thomas Brothers also offers Golden Charter pre-payment funeral plans, allowing individuals to plan and tailor their arrangements in advance. The company is a member of both the National Association of Funeral Directors and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, reflecting their commitment to professional standards and compassionate care.
"From start to finish they could not do enough to help — did my dad's funeral this morning. 10 out of 10"
— John Evans
"From the very beginning their service cannot be faulted — very professional and helpful with all age groups. The younger members of their team are a credit to the company"
— Patricia Jelfs
"Absolutely went above and beyond so friendly and supportive and understanding towards all of our needs I can't recommend them enough"
— Iain Mcdowell
Alex
Funeral Director
Married to Mark's daughter, started at Thomas Brothers in 2012.
Ali
Funeral Director
Married to Alex's sister, started at Thomas Brothers in 2015.
Ben
Funeral Director
Former Royal Marine and Funeral Director at Thomas Brothers.
Ben Jr
Funeral Director / Florist
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 and a key member of the Thomas Brothers team.
George
Funeral Director
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.
Noah
Team Member
Member of the Thomas Brothers team.
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 commitment to ensuring familie…
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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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