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Did the person who died own a property?
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Little and Caine Ltd is one of the few family run, independent funeral directors serving the Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton, Grange and Ulverston areas of West Cumbria. Founded by Gilbert Caine in 1948, the business has grown through generations of dedication and expertise. In the 1980s, the funeral business of L V Little & Son and Gilbert Caine amalgamated to form Little and Caine Ltd, and today the company is led by Paul Caine, a third-generation member of the family, alongside family members Pamela and Helen.
The team at Little and Caine understands that the loss of a loved one is a deeply painful event, and they work hard to provide comfort and support during this difficult time. Their highly trained and sensitive staff offer a genuinely caring service that focuses on the needs and welfare of each family they serve. With nearly 600 funerals carried out each year, the firm has built an excellent and unrivalled reputation in the Furness area.
Little and Caine offer a comprehensive range of services including traditional funerals for both burial and cremation, use of their Chapel of Rest, funeral plans, memorial services, and assistance with registration of death and all associated paperwork. Their Barrow-in-Furness branch is located at 1–3 Dalkeith Street and can be reached on 01229 820747.
"Duncan is lovely and gives all his time and attention in getting arrangements in order. Little and Caine are in my opinion the best in the town, they did my mum's funeral and did us all proud."
— Dawn Johnston (about Duncan)
"The gentleman who took my Dad was respectful and talked us through what was going to happen when he was in their care. They cared for and looked after my dad right through to his cremation. Thank you Pam! My dad's funeral was everything he wanted and more!"
— Florrie Pearson (about Pam)
"They were extremely professional but did not make me feel that they were just running a business. Thank you Mike, Neil and Duncan, and a big thank you to Judith and Natalie who work in the office and looked after me when I was struggling to cope."
— Evangelia (about Mike, Neil, Duncan, Judith, Natalie)
"If I could have given Little and Caine 7 stars I would have. Mark was superb and demonstrated that there are still people within the service industry who believe in good customer service. Took care of everything letting our family grieve without interference."
— Paul and Jo Hamilton (about Mark)
"Mark & his team have been second to none. They have an amazing understanding of people's needs. So professional, even spoke to us after hours and weekends. Nothing was too much. A massive thank you Mark for everything you have done and made this awful time more comforting."
— Sarah Nelson (about Mark)
"At the worst time of my life...losing my precious mum, Paul and his team were amazing. Having never had to organise a funeral before I was guided every step of the way. They were sympathetic and understanding. Even answering my phone calls on a Bank Holiday with my endless queries."
— Elaine Rollinson (about Paul)
Becky McAloone
Administrator Barrow Branch
Becky is an Administrator at the Barrow branch of Little and Caine, providing administrative support to the team and fa…
Becky McAloone
Administrator Barrow Branch
Craig Davidson
Funeral Director
Craig Davidson
Funeral Director
Craig is a Funeral Director at Little and Caine, dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to bereaved fami…
Gareth McClelland
Funeral Operative
Gareth McClelland
Funeral Operative
Gareth is a Funeral Operative at Little and Caine, assisting in the delivery of funeral services with professionalism a…
Helen Caine-Barclay
Director
Helen Caine-Barclay
Director
Helen is a Director at Little and Caine, working alongside Paul and Pamela as part of the family management team.
Jayne Doyle
Accounts/Office Manager
Jayne manages the accounts and office operations at Little and Caine, ensuring the smooth running of the business.
Jayne Doyle
Accounts/Office Manager
Keith Lord
Funeral Operative
Keith is a Funeral Operative at Little and Caine, supporting the team in carrying out funeral arrangements with dignity.
Keith Lord
Funeral Operative
Kevin Smith
Funeral Director
Kevin Smith
Funeral Director
Kevin is a Funeral Director at Little and Caine, providing professional and compassionate funeral services to families.
Lauren Clow
Office Manager Barrow Branch
Lauren Clow
Office Manager Barrow Branch
Lauren is the Office Manager at the Barrow branch of Little and Caine, supporting families and staff with administrativ…
Mark Lacey
Funeral Director
"Mark & his team have been second to none. So professional, even spoke to us after hours and weekends. Nothing was too m…"
Mark Lacey
Funeral Director
"Mark & his team have been second to none. They have an amazing understanding of people's needs. So professional, even s…"
Pamela Barker
Director
Pamela is a Director at Little and Caine, forming part of the core family team that oversees the business.
Pamela Barker
Director
Paul Caine
Managing Director
"At the worst time of my life...losing my precious mum, Paul and his team were amazing. Having never had to organise a f…"
Paul Caine
Managing Director
"At the worst time of my life...losing my precious mum, Paul and his team were amazing. Even answering my phone calls on…"
Sally Jones-Davies
Administrator Barrow Branch
Sally is an Administrator at the Barrow branch, helping to coordinate arrangements and support families at Little and C…
Sally Jones-Davies
Administrator Barrow Branch
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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
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Within 1 hour
You'll receive a call
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Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
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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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