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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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We need a bit more info
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Brook Smith & Son is an independent, family-run funeral directors based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, serving Skipton and the surrounding areas. Founded in 1955 by Brook Smith as a joiners and funeral directors, the business has grown into one of the most modern and well-equipped funeral services in the region. The current premises, including a mortuary and chapel of rest, were added in 2001.
Today the business is run by Howard and Susan, Brook's son and daughter-in-law, and has recently welcomed their daughter Rebecca into the team. Susan, originally a qualified nurse, is the lead funeral director, while Howard oversees the in-house monumental side of the business. Rebecca, also a registered nurse, now works alongside her mother as a funeral director.
Brook Smith & Son offers a 24-hour, 365-days-a-year service and caters for a wide range of funeral types, from traditional burials and cremations to woodland burials and burials on private ground. Their sole aim is to ensure every family feels they have been able to adequately celebrate the life of their loved one with care, dignity, and personal attention to detail.
"Sensitive, caring, dignified from start to finish."
— Elaina D
"Susan and Howard delivered with exact professionalism with a twist of that feeling you just know all the arrangements are in good hands."
— Les Milner (about Susan and Howard)
"I cannot fully put into words just how fantastic Brook Smith funeral directors were. Nothing was too much trouble. They made my dad's funeral go so smoothly and supported us from start to finish at such a difficult time."
— Lucy Pearson
Howard
Monumental Services
Howard is Susan's husband and looks after the monumental side of the business, running the in-house monumental services…
Howard
Monumental Services
Howard, Brook Smith's son, runs the in-house monumental side of the business and has been instrumental in developing th…
Howard
Monumental Services
Howard is the son of founder Brook Smith and runs the company together with his wife Susan, looking after the monumenta…
Howard Smith
Monumental Services
Howard runs the in-house monumental side of the business and, along with Susan, has operated the company as a funeral d…
Rebecca
Funeral Director
Rebecca is Howard and Susan's daughter who was previously a registered nurse working in both hospital and community set…
Rebecca
Funeral Director
Rebecca, daughter of Howard and Susan, is a former registered nurse who has joined the family business as a funeral dir…
Rebecca
Funeral Director
Rebecca is Howard and Susan's daughter, herself a registered nurse who has worked both in hospital and community settin…
Rebecca
Funeral Director
Rebecca is the daughter of Howard and Susan, and herself was a registered nurse before joining the family business as a…
Susan
Lead Funeral Director
Susan originally trained and worked as a nurse and, after qualifying in 1992, became the leading funeral director at Br…
Susan
Lead Funeral Director
Susan originally trained and worked as a nurse, qualifying in 1992, and is now the leading funeral director at Brook Sm…
Susan
Lead Funeral Director
Susan originally trained and worked as a nurse, qualifying in 1992, and is now the leading funeral director at Brook Sm…
Susan Smith
Lead Funeral Director
Originally trained and worked as a nurse, qualifying in 1992, Susan is now the leading funeral director at Brook Smith …
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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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