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Did the person who died own a property?
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You probably don't need to pay for the funeral yourself
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Frank Painter & Sons are Shrewsbury's only totally independent fourth-generation family funeral directors, proudly serving the local community since the business was founded by Frank Painter in 1936. What began as a car garage with a small funeral directors alongside has grown into a well-respected funeral service, now guided by Frank's grandsons Chris and Mike Painter, and great-grandsons Alan and Ben — reflecting the family's deep-rooted commitment to the community across nearly a century.
The firm arranges and conducts funerals all over Shropshire and beyond, offering a comprehensive range of services including traditional funerals, green funerals, direct cremation, religious and non-religious ceremonies, and burials at sea. Their facilities include a service chapel, a private chapel of rest, a varied coffin range, and pre-paid funeral plans. Additional services such as live webcasting, ashes into glass, and stonemasons support are also available.
At the heart of Frank Painter & Sons is a dedication to providing the greatest care, respect, and dignity to every family they serve. Their team — which includes both male and female funeral directors — takes pride in tailoring each service to the individual family's wishes, ensuring that every loved one is treated as if they were their own. The firm has received numerous heartfelt testimonials from families who have praised their professionalism, compassion, and the warmth they bring during life's most difficult moments.
"Ben could not have been more helpful. He listened carefully to our ideas and questions. We never felt rushed or encouraged to do anything we didn't want to. Ben was fantastic on the day, as he was beforehand and has been since."
— Steve Ellison (about Ben)
"We felt in very safe hands with David. Their support made an overwhelming process feel much more manageable. Would give more than five stars if I could!"
— Laura Mills (about David)
"Chris was amazing and helped us every step of the way. He made an awful situation as easy as it could have been. Everyone you deal with at Frank Painters & Sons has the most caring and sincere manner and we can not thank them enough!"
— Teresa Heath-Wareing (about Chris)
"My particular thanks go to Alan who looked after me so incredibly well during the 6 weeks we had to wait for my partners ceremony. Nothing at all was ever too much trouble. I was able to choose a coffin covered in beautiful English garden birds, that was just so so perfect for my partner who loved taking photographs of all kinds of birds."
— Miriam Moorcroft (about Alan)
"The love of my life died very suddenly and Frank Painter helped me through the very challenging process of planning a beautiful service for him. They took good care of him and of me and my family and have even become friends. Good people doing sensitive and honourable work."
— Fran Stockley
"Ben arrived really promptly on a cold snowy night. He treated us with the utmost care explaining the process in such easy steps so that we could take it all in. We will never forget his kindness on that night."
— Rachel Bedford (about Ben)
Alan Painter
Funeral Director
"My particular thanks go to Alan who looked after me so incredibly well during the 6 weeks we had to wait for my partner…"
Alan Painter
Funeral Director
"My particular thanks go to Alan who looked after me so incredibly well during the 6 weeks we had to wait for my partner…"
Alan Painter
Funeral Director
"Their sensitivity and genuine care helped us to have the most beautiful funeral service for my Mum, everything was PERF…"
Ben Painter
Funeral Director
"Ben arrived really promptly on a cold snowy night. He treated us with the utmost care explaining the process in such ea…"
Ben Painter
Funeral Director
Fourth generation of the Painter family, Ben is praised by clients for his tact, sensitivity, respect, and willingness …
Ben Painter
Funeral Director
"We met Ben at the nursing home at the time of his death. Ben arrived really promptly on a cold snowy night. He treated …"
Christopher Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Alan, Chris joined in the early 1980s and has been conducting funerals for over three decades. Chris' wealth of …
Christopher Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Alan and third generation of the Painter family, Chris joined in the early 1980s and has been conducting funeral…
Christopher Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Alan, Chris joined in the early 1980s and has been conducting funerals for over three decades. Chris' wealth of …
David Kendall
Funeral Director
David is praised by families for his kindness, genuine care, and thoughtfulness, going above and beyond to help at ever…
David Kendall
Funeral Director
"We felt in very safe hands with David. Their support made an overwhelming process feel much more manageable. Would give…"
David Kendall
Funeral Director
"We felt in very safe hands with David. Their support made an overwhelming process feel much more manageable. We cannot …"
Dawn Stokes
Funeral Director
Member of the Frank Painter & Sons team, offering female funeral director services to families who prefer this option.
Dawn Stokes
Funeral Director
Funeral Director at Frank Painter & Sons, part of the professional team serving families across Shropshire.
Dawn Stokes
Funeral Director
Dawn is a member of the funeral directing team at Frank Painter & Sons, contributing to the firm's warm and professiona…
Elizabeth Painter
Accountant
Marrying into the Painter family in 1992, Elizabeth joined husband Mike and the rest of the team in 2000, managing the …
Elizabeth Painter
Accountant
Marrying into the Painter family in 1992, Elizabeth joined husband Mike and the rest of the team in 2000. Liz manages t…
Elizabeth Painter
Accountant
Marrying into the Painter family in 1992, Elizabeth joined husband Mike and the rest of the team in 2000. Liz manages t…
James Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Michael and Elizabeth, James joined the family business in 2018 as the fourth generation of the Painter family.
James Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Michael and Elizabeth, James joined the family business in 2018.
James Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Michael and Elizabeth, James joined the family business in 2018 as part of the fourth generation of the Painter …
Michael Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Alan, Mike is known throughout Shrewsbury for the many cars he has serviced and repaired over the years. When th…
Michael Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Alan, Mike is known throughout Shrewsbury for the many cars he has serviced and repaired over the years. When th…
Michael Painter
Funeral Director
Son of Alan and third generation of the Painter family, Mike is known throughout Shrewsbury for his long career in the …
Shirley Painter
Accountant
Daughter of Alan, Shirley joined her father in 1982, initially assisting with wedding car bookings. Shirley is now a hu…
Shirley Painter
Accountant
Daughter of Alan, Shirley joined her father in 1982, initially assisting with wedding car bookings. Shirley is now a hu…
Shirley Painter
Accountant
Daughter of Alan and third generation of the Painter family, Shirley joined her father in 1982, initially assisting wit…
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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
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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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