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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.
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Brunel Independent Funeral Directors is an independent funeral home located at 3 Concorde Drive, Westbury on Trym, Bristol. With over 50 years of combined knowledge and experience, the team is dedicated to providing a highly personal and individual service to every family they serve, offering the utmost care, respect, and compassion during their time of need.
Directed by Chris Wilshire and Louise Constable, alongside a small and carefully selected team, Brunel prides itself on its local knowledge, extensive contacts, and ability to arrange and conduct funerals to the highest standards. They also specialise in all aspects of repatriation, both nationwide and internationally, ensuring that loved ones are brought home with dignity.
Brunel Independent Funeral Directors goes beyond simply arranging funerals — they provide ongoing support to families after the service has taken place, helping them cope with the loss of a loved one. Their commitment to professionalism, warmth, and transparency, including clear pricing, has earned them consistently glowing reviews from the families they have served across Bristol and beyond.
"The level of empathy shown by the staff was outstanding, ensuring that every detail was handled with total respect. Even with many moving parts to coordinate during such a challenging time, nothing was ever too much trouble for them."
— Sara Fincham (about Louise)
"From the moment we walked into Brunel Funeral, we knew we wanted our mum to go there first. The whole experience from start to finish was so lovely."
— Nicola Thomas (about Louise)
"We chose one of the more basic packages on offer, but at no point did I feel like we were treated any differently or rushed through to do anything. They made a really awful time a little bit easier to get through, which I'm very grateful for."
— Amy Ashley
"The care and kindness we received from the very first phone call, through to the funeral and even them delivering the ashes back to us was above and beyond what we ever thought possible. Much better than any of the bigger chains. It was such a personal experience."
— Kelly Mccall (about Louise)
"At such a difficult and painful time Louise became part of our family, of my many phone calls no time was inconvenient and nothing was too difficult to arrange. Chris was delightful, such a cheery man and a huge comfort to have leading us."
— M Stoker (about Louise)
"Louise was my rock during this time and was always available, however small my questions were, she went above and beyond to assist me with the arrangements. I truly could not recommend the whole team enough, in fact, my own wishes will be for Brunel to take care of me when the time comes."
— Carie Brotheridge (about Louise)
Chris Wilshire
Company Director
Chris has been working within the funeral industry for the last 18 years and views the profession as more of a vocation…
Chris Wilshire
Company Director
Chris has been working within the funeral industry for the last 18 years, viewing it as more of a vocation. As part of …
Chris Wilshire
Company Director
Chris has worked within the funeral industry for the last 18 years, viewing it as more of a vocation than a job. He per…
Craig Webb
Funeral Director / Administrator
Craig started in the funeral industry in 2012, working alongside Louise in Westbury on Trym for 6 years, and returned t…
Craig Webb
Funeral Director / Administrator
Craig began his career in the funeral industry in 2012, working alongside Louise in Westbury on Trym for six years. He …
Craig Webb
Funeral Director / Administrator
Craig started in the funeral industry in 2012, working alongside Louise in Westbury on Trym for 6 years, before returni…
Louise Constable
Company Director
"Louise was my rock during this time and was always available, however small my questions were, she went above and beyon…"
Louise Constable
Company Director
"Louise became part of our family. Of my many phone calls, no time was inconvenient and nothing was too difficult to arr…"
Louise Constable
Company Director
"Louise became part of our family, of my many phone calls no time was inconvenient and nothing was too difficult to arra…"
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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:
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
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