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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.
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.
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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 Cuthell and Sons is a family-run funeral director serving the Forth Valley community since 1905. The Bo'ness branch holds a special place in the company's history, as it was the very first premises occupied by Thomas Cuthell and Sons — originally operating from the family home before dedicated facilities were established on Bridgeness Road. Over the decades, the Bo'ness funeral home has been continually developed: a service room and rest rooms were added in the 1970s, and throughout the 1980s the joinery side of the business was phased out to allow full focus on funeral directing.
Today, the Bo'ness premises feature a service room with seating for around 70 people, a waiting room, offices, meeting rooms, and a private rest room. The site also houses the company's fleet of funeral vehicles, a purpose-built indoor wash bay, coffin storage, and a dedicated memorial workshop where in-house sculptors can assist clients with new or existing headstones. Each coffin is individually furnished by hand at this location. Two administration staff are on hand Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, to assist with funeral and memorial enquiries.
Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, Thomas Cuthell and Sons is guided by the core values of compassion, integrity, and respect — the same principles upon which Thomas Cuthell founded the business over 115 years ago. The company is affiliated with leading trade associations including NAFD, NAMM, SAIF, and SIFH.
"Thomas Cuthell is the best company to use. They were friendly and helpful — best company ever."
— Michael Wilson
Adam Scott
Trainee assistant funeral director & memorial mason
Adam Scott serves as a trainee assistant funeral director and memorial mason at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
Alistair Cuthell
Company director & qualified funeral director
Alistair Cuthell holds Dip FD and Dip FAA qualifications and serves as Company Director and qualified funeral director …
Billy Scott
Funeral director
Billy Scott serves as a funeral director at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
Colin McKenzie
Assistant funeral director and stock control manager
Colin McKenzie serves as an assistant funeral director and stock control manager at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
David Laing
Assistant funeral director
David Laing serves as an assistant funeral director at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
David Lavery
Assistant funeral director
David Lavery serves as an assistant funeral director at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
Heather Webster
Funeral administrator
Heather Webster serves as a funeral administrator at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
Jim Porter
Chauffeur
Jim Porter serves as a chauffeur at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
John Anderson
Chauffeur
John Anderson serves as a chauffeur at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
John Campbell
Chauffeur
John Campbell serves as a chauffeur at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
John Murray
Operations manager
John Murray holds Dip FD qualification and serves as Operations Manager at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
Lewis Duncanson
Chauffeur
Lewis Duncanson serves as a chauffeur at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
Mark Fowler
Qualified funeral director
Mark Fowler holds Dip FD and Dip FAA qualifications and serves as a qualified funeral director at Thomas Cuthell and So…
Paul Cuthell
Company director, qualified funeral director & NAFD past president
Paul Cuthell holds Dip FD and Dip FSM qualifications and serves as Company Director, qualified funeral director, and is…
Ross Graham
Assistant funeral director & memorial mason
Ross Graham serves as an assistant funeral director and memorial mason at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
Sharon Gentleman
Funeral administrator
Sharon Gentleman serves as a funeral administrator at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
Tom Keeble
Chauffeur
Tom Keeble serves as a chauffeur at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
Tracy Hamilton
Funeral administrator
Tracy Hamilton serves as a funeral administrator at Thomas Cuthell and Sons.
William Paterson
Qualified funeral director
William Paterson holds Dip FD and Dip FAA qualifications and serves as a qualified funeral director at Thomas Cuthell a…
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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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