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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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V Morton and Sons Ltd, trading as Mortons Funeral Directors, is an independent family funeral directors with its head office located at 705 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham. Founded in 1898 by Albert Morton, the business has a proud history of serving bereaved families throughout Northfield and the surrounding areas of Birmingham for over a century. From its earliest days of horse-drawn transport and handmade coffins, the firm has grown while maintaining its core values of dignity, ceremony, and outstanding care.
The business has remained firmly family-focused through successive generations, and today is led by Managing Director Sarah Case, who holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Diploma in Funeral Directing. Mortons offers a comprehensive range of funeral services including burial, cremation, direct cremation, religious and non-religious services, and environmentally friendly options. The Northfield head office also features the Ivy Suite, a dedicated space for private ceremonies and post-funeral gatherings.
Mortons is a professionally qualified independent funeral directors, providing support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The team undergoes rigorous training to ensure the highest standards of care, and the firm is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and Selected Independent Funeral Homes. With silver hearses, prearranged funeral plans, and a wide range of personalisation options, Mortons is committed to compassion, quality, and outstanding value.
"The empathy and professionalism they showed is first class in your moment of need. I can not speak or recommend them highly enough."
— Jim Kiely
"Your kindness, compassion and attention to detail made everything so much easier for us. You guided us through each step with patience and understanding, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. The service was carried out beautifully and with great dignity, which gave us real comfort."
— Michala Mitchell
"Each member of staff did what they did as if they were part of our family. Thank you all for making the process stress free."
— Angela Scriven
"Particularly thanks to Denise Williams who was sensitive and attentive to every detail from the time of collecting my Mum to the organisation of the funeral. Thank you to all of the staff at Morton's for a first class service."
— Rita Coe (about Denise Williams)
"We loved seeing the pall bearers and Mike's respectful (and theatrical) nod to my mother's coffin at the end. It was as perfect as it could be, I'm so glad that we chose Morton's to give my lovely Mum the send-off that she deserved."
— Chloe Ingram (about Mike Bennett)
"I recently lost my baby daughter. Morton's provided one of the most professional services on the day I have ever encountered. Nothing was too much trouble... I want to give particular mention to Mike Bennett who oversaw our entire day for my beautiful baby girl. Thank you so much Morton's for making the process as smooth as possible, where truly the focus is on the person you have lost."
— Conor M (about Mike Bennett)
Sarah Case
Managing Director
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Diploma in Funeral Directing. She joined her father in the company in 2005 whilst …
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If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
A quick call with a specialist can help you figure out what applies.
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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