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Did the person who died own a property?
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Tudor-Davies Funeral Services is a family-run, independent funeral directors based at The Beeches, 142 Waterloo Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. Established in July 1992 by Geoffrey Tudor, MBIE, Dip. FD and partner J. Barry M. Davies, the company has been caring for local families across Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, and the surrounding areas of North Staffordshire for over 25 years. The Burslem funeral home was opened in February 2006 following extensive renovations and features two rest rooms, a fully equipped mortuary, offices, a reception area, and a catering room for families.
The business is proudly independent and not linked with any other funeral company. The owners bring over 50 years of combined experience in the funeral profession, and Tudor-Davies is a member of both the National Association of Funeral Directors and the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors. Geoff has been a qualified Member of the British Institute of Embalmers since 1965, and the team includes trained embalmers, funeral directors, and experienced support staff.
At Tudor-Davies, every funeral is tailored to individual needs, with transparent pricing and no hidden costs. The team prides itself on offering a high standard of personal service at a reasonable cost, ensuring families' wellbeing is always at the centre of their attention.
"They never rushed us once for any decisions we had to make as a family, they are all truly amazing. No hidden costs. I would not hesitate in recommending these lovely people for your future needs. Thank you again from all our family for giving my brother the send-off he deserved."
— JACKIE Wilshaw (about Haydn & Jackie & Geoff)
"The cars arrived promptly and they even took time to drive to the care home so that the staff that looked after Mum could come out and pay their respects. Nothing was too much trouble and we were treated with kindness and patience at all times."
— Moira Blurton (about Haydn & Geoff)
"Losing my dad was one of the hardest things our family has ever gone through, but the care, compassion and professionalism shown by the team (especially Jackie) made such a difficult time a little easier to bear. They gave my dad the dignified farewell he deserved and supported our family every step of the way."
— Andy Thake (about Jackie)
"They gave my dad a wonderful final journey to the Port Vale ground on route to the Crematorium. They also dressed the coffin with a Port Vale flag and arranged for family flowers in the Port Vale colours. Heartfelt thanks to Tudor Davies, you did my dad proud."
— Marie Carrington (about Haydn & Jackie)
"Tudor-Davies Funeral Service have been a true source of comfort and support during the most heartbreaking time of my life. Hayden listened, guided us with compassion, and went above and beyond to make sure Jez had the farewell he deserved. I am endlessly grateful for the dignity, warmth and understanding shown to me and my family."
— Kate Bromley (about Hayden)
"Even when I didn't know if I was coming or going, he remained calm, patient and reassuring, always telling me it was okay. Whenever we spoke on the phone, he always asked how I was and never once made me feel rushed. When I went to see mum in the chapel of rest, Jackie was incredibly kind. She gave us all the time we needed and simply sat with us when there were no words. That meant so much to us as a family."
— Sophia Macowecky (about Haydn & Jackie)
Antony
Funeral Assistant
Antony joined the team in 2018 as a Funeral Assistant, coming with previous experience having worked at Tudor-Davies pa…
Antony
Funeral Assistant
Antony joined the team in 2018 as a Funeral Assistant, bringing previous experience in the industry and is considered a…
Antony
Funeral Assistant
Joined the team full-time in 2018 with previous experience in the funeral industry. He came to Tudor-Davies having alre…
Geoffrey Tudor
Co-Founder / Funeral Director / Embalmer
Geoffrey Tudor, MBIE, Dip. FD, co-founded Tudor-Davies in 1992 and has been a qualified Member of the British Institute…
Geoffrey Tudor
Co-founder / Funeral Director / Embalmer
Geoffrey Tudor, MBIE, Dip. FD established Tudor-Davies Funeral Service in July 1992. He has been a qualified Member of …
Geoffrey Tudor
Co-Founder / Funeral Director / Embalmer
Established Tudor-Davies Funeral Service in July 1992. He has been a qualified Member of the British Institute of Embal…
Haydn
Funeral Director / Embalmer
"They gave my dad a wonderful final journey to the PortVale ground on route to the Crematorium. They also dressed the co…"
Haydn
Funeral Director / Embalmer
Geoff's Grandson who joined the team full-time in 2015. He has since qualified as an Embalmer and works alongside Geoff…
Haydn
Funeral Director / Embalmer
"Even when I didn't know if I was coming or going, he remained calm, patient and reassuring, always telling me it was ok…"
J. Barry M. Davies
Co-Founder
Co-founded Tudor-Davies Funeral Service in July 1992 alongside Geoffrey Tudor. His family previously owned the Beeches …
Julie
Administrator
Julie joined the Burslem office in 2021 as an Administrator, bringing over 30 years of experience to the role.
Julie
Administrator
Julie joined the team in 2021 as an Administrator with over 30 years of experience, working at the Burslem Office.
Julie
Administrator
Joined the Burslem Office in 2021 as an Administrator with over 30 years of experience.
Olive Tudor
Office Staff
Geoff's wife who joined the Burslem office and is key to the day-to-day running of Tudor-Davies. She has been a familia…
Olive Tudor
Office Support
Olive, Geoff's wife, joined the Burslem office following the move to Waterloo Road and is key to the day-to-day running…
Olive Tudor
Office Staff
Olive, Geoff's wife, joined Geoff in the office following the move to Waterloo Road, having already supported Geoff fro…
Rhianna
Funeral Assistant
"A special thank you to Rhianna and George, who were so kind, compassionate and sympathetic when they came to collect my…"
Rhianna
Funeral Assistant
"A special thank you to Rhianna and George, who were so kind, compassionate and sympathetic when they came to collect my…"
Rhianna
Funeral Assistant
Geoff's Granddaughter and Haydn's Sister who joined the team in 2021 as a Funeral Assistant.
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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?
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Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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