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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.
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?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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William H Painter Funeral Directors was founded in 1907.
Our dedicated teams at our Yardley funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.
"Michael was brilliant, nothing was too much trouble for him, he made us very comfortable from the first time we spoke. Everything went really well on the day and it couldn't have been a better send off for dad."
— Matthew Horton (about Michael)
"Laura at Chelmsley Wood was exceptional and put us at ease from the first discussion. Patient, informative and efficient service. My beautiful mother's funeral was lovely and all the staff we dealt with were very professional."
— Helen ORegan (about Laura)
"Suzanna at Chelmsley Wood helped us through every step keeping us informed & eased any worries I might have. I would like to thank W H Painters for sorting literally everything out for us for my moms funeral, dealt with the utmost professionalism & compassion."
— Anne O'Rourke (about Suzanna)
"I would like to personally thank Amy Poppit who was really kind to our mother, taking the care and time to listen and carry out our requests. William H Painters looked after all the arrangements for our fathers funeral with Grace and compassion, guiding us through a daunting process and making a stressful time much easier."
— M Deahl (about Amy Poppit)
"Suzie from the Chelmsley and Castle Brom branch is a credit to the team. She looked after me with such kindness and answered every phone call/email with precision (and there was a lot of them). The day of the funeral ran so smoothly and was conducted just how we wanted and was a beautiful service."
— Cheryl Chambers (about Suzie)
"A special mention to Susannah at Chelmsley Wood who put us at our ease from the start... A truly professional service. My husband Michael and I would like to thank all the lovely, kind and considerate staff at 'Painters' who helped us through a painful process of loss of our dearly beloved son."
— Janet Ward (about Susannah)
Emma Welch
Gavin Bruce
Helen Morgan
Julie Kilby
Karen Rought
Katie Halford-McWilliams
Sharon Calvert
Susie Fell
Helen ORegan
a year ago
Patient, informative and efficient service. My beautiful mother’s funeral was lovely and all the staff we dealt with were very professional. Laura was exceptional and put us at ease from the first discussion.
M Deahl
a year ago
William H Painters looked after all the arrangements for our fathers funeral with Grace and compassion. Guiding us through a daunting process and making a stressful time much easier. I would like to personally thank Amy Poppit who was really kind to our mother, taking the care and time to listen and carry the our requests I would definitely recommend William H Painters Thank you
Richard Moore
a month ago
From start to finish Laura at chelmsley wood was great kind caring and was all was helpful with everything would highly recommend using and will use again thank you to everyone who looked after my mom
Cheryl Chambers
10 months ago
Excellent service from all the team, all done with such dignity and compassion. From collecting Dad from his house when he past away to the whole funeral service. Suzie from the Chelmsley and Castle Brom branch is a credit to the team. She looked after me with such kindness and answered every phone call/email with precision (and there was a lot of them) The day of the funeral ran so smoothly and was conducted just how we wanted and was a beautiful service.
Janet Ward
3 years ago
My husband Michael and I would like to thank all the lovely, kind and considerate staff at "Painters" who helped us through a painful process of loss of our dearly beloved son. A special mention to Susannah at Chelmsley Wood who put us at our ease from the start and to Katie & team who looked after us at the funeral with kindness and respect. A truly professional service, highly recommended
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Ready to speak to someone? A free, no-obligation call can help you understand the next steps.
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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