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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.
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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 Cuthell & Sons is a long-established, family-run funeral director serving the Forth Valley since 1905. Founded by Thomas Cuthell, the business has been passed down through successive generations of the Cuthell family, and today is operated by Alistair, Paul, and Michelle Cuthell, supported by a dedicated team of professionals. Their Falkirk funeral home was acquired in poor condition and has since been lovingly restored to its former glory, occupying the Old Sheriff Court Building on Hope Street.
The company operates across four locations in the Forth Valley — Falkirk, Bo'ness, Grangemouth, and Denny — and is committed to providing the highest standard of care to every family they serve. Their core values, established by Thomas Cuthell himself, centre on compassion, integrity, and respect, ensuring that every family is treated as they themselves would wish to be treated.
Thomas Cuthell & Sons offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, including pre-arranged and pre-paid funeral plans, headstones and memorial services crafted by in-house sculptors, and guidance through every step of the funeral process. They are members of leading trade associations including NAFD, SAIF, NAMM, and SIFH, reflecting their commitment to professional standards and accountability within the funeral directing profession.
"The care and compassion that was shown to me was excellent, very professional from start to finish. I would thoroughly recommend this service and would like to thank them so much at this sad time for me."
— Schottischer Patriot
"First class company who know how to take care of you and guide you through the process. The support they gave and the professionalism was outstanding. They met my expectations and more!"
— Lauren D (Lorraine And John Douglas)
"My late wife Rose's funeral was dealt with in a very professional, sensitive and empathetic way. My family and I were given great comfort by the ease in which all aspects of the funeral were dealt with."
— Stuart Waterfall
"Paul was so kind, professional and guided us through during a very difficult time. The staff in the office were lovely and nothing was too much trouble."
— Jane Laird (about Paul)
"No question you ask them is silly — it might be silly to you but they find it: if it matters to you it matters to them. Our family have used them for many many years and it has been as much of a family business to us as it is to them."
— Claire Martin
"They are so compassionate and really listened to what I wanted for dad's send off. Adding music, using my own musician, displaying and handing out the person keepsakes to the attendees. It was just so perfect and I'm very grateful I chose them."
— Lauren D (Lorraine And John Douglas)
Adam Scott
Trainee assistant funeral director & memorial mason
Adam Scott is a trainee assistant funeral director and memorial mason at Thomas Cuthell & 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 …
Alistair Cuthell
Funeral Director
Alistair is part of the fifth generation of the Cuthell family to join the business, continuing the family tradition of…
Billy Scott
Funeral director
Billy Scott is a funeral director at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
Colin McKenzie
Assistant funeral director and stock control manager
Colin McKenzie serves as assistant funeral director and stock control manager at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
David Laing
Assistant funeral director
David Laing is an assistant funeral director at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
David Lavery
Assistant funeral director
David Lavery is an assistant funeral director at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
Heather Webster
Funeral administrator
Heather Webster is a funeral administrator at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
Jim Porter
Chauffeur
Jim Porter is a chauffeur at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
John Anderson
Chauffeur
John Anderson is a chauffeur at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
John Murray
Operations manager
John Murray holds Dip FD qualification and serves as operations manager at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
Lewis Duncanson
Chauffeur
Lewis Duncanson is a chauffeur at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
Mark Fowler
Qualified funeral director
Mark Fowler holds Dip FD and Dip FAA qualifications and is a qualified funeral director at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
Michelle Cuthell
Funeral Director
Michelle is a fifth-generation member of the Cuthell family, working alongside Alistair and Paul to uphold the values e…
Michelle Cuthell
Office Manager and Director
Michelle Cuthell is based at the Falkirk branch, which serves as the administrative hub for Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
Paul Cuthell
Company director, qualified funeral director & NAFD past president
"Paul was so kind, professional and guided us through during a very difficult time. The staff in the office were lovely …"
Paul Cuthell
Funeral Director
"Paul was so kind, professional and guided us through during a very difficult time. The staff in the office were lovely …"
Richard Hannah
Chauffeur
Richard Hannah is a chauffeur at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
Ross Graham
Assistant funeral director & memorial mason
Ross Graham serves as assistant funeral director and memorial mason at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
Sharon Gentleman
Funeral administrator
Sharon Gentleman is a funeral administrator at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
Tom Keeble
Chauffeur
Tom Keeble is a chauffeur at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
Tracy Hamilton
Funeral administrator
Tracy Hamilton is a funeral administrator at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
William Paterson
Qualified funeral director
William Paterson holds Dip FD and Dip FAA qualifications and is a qualified funeral director at Thomas Cuthell & Sons.
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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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