We'll call you back
Markham Funeral Service, Leiston will be in touch shortly.
You've just taken the first step — contacting a funeral director.
See the full checklistLeave your number and Markham Funeral Service, Leiston will call you back.
Free, no obligation. We'll pass your number to the director.
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
Our arrangement office in Leiston is a private, easily accessible meeting space, that is perfect for families to feel at ease and comfortable when they come to discuss funeral arrangement wishes for loved ones. There is ample parking close by, and we will happily provide a free taxi service if required, should you wish to visit your loved one in our Woodbridge chapel of rest.
"They do their utmost to ensure the families and friends are supported to make decisions at this difficult time, from the very beginning they have been nothing but amazing, professional and work above and beyond."
— Marsha Warren (about Andy & Nicki)
"When my husband's ashes were collected from the crematorium, Nikki and Andrew very kindly brought them back to the house for me, they stayed and we chatted for a while. Nothing was too much trouble and they stayed in touch with me before, during and after the funeral."
— sarah robins (about Nikki & Andrew)
"They made them both special and carried them out to perfection, taking the time and effort to establish exactly what was needed for a fitting send off. I cannot thank Andy, Nikki and the whole team enough for creating final memories that will stay with us as what our family wanted and needed."
— Molly Appleby (about Andy & Nikki)
"At the worst of times they made everything feel just a little bit more manageable and even when it felt too much we were never made to feel that it was a rushed process. We will forever be grateful for everything Markham Funeral Services did for us."
— Louise Ilett (about Andy & Nikki)
"They helped make such a horrible occasion into a wonderful celebration of our daughter's life. Nothing seemed too much trouble. They were interested to know about our family and our daughter's life and death so they could get her funeral right for us all."
— Mollie King (about Andrew & Nikki)
"I'm not sure I could have got through the last few weeks without them... They have been utterly amazing, thank you both with all my heart. If I could give Markham Funeral Service Ltd a thousand stars, I would without hesitation."
— sarah robins (about Nikki & Andrew)
Mollie King
7 months ago
Andrew and Niki are lovely people who were sympathetic and approachable. They were interested to know about our family and our daughter’s life and death so they could get her funeral right for us all. Nothing seemed too much trouble. They helped make such a horrible occasion into a wonderful celebration of our daughter’s life. Thank you again Markham Funeral Services.
sarah robins
8 months ago
I cannot speak highly enough of the kindness shown to me & my family by Nikki & Andrew Markham from Markham Funeral Service Ltd. They were extremely professional, incredibly sympathetic & genuinely cared. My beloved Husband & I had been together for 45 years, for the last five & a half years I had cared for him, he was the love of my life & Nikki & Andrew totally understood. My husband tragically ended up in hospital & after ten awful & traumatic days that is where he passed away, I was with him Thank God. I contacted Markham Funeral Service & Nikki came to the house & explained the various options of a funeral in great detail with no pressure whatsoever & with great compassion, I chose cremation so I could keep my precious husband with me always. When my husband's ashes were collected from the crematorium Nikki & Andrew very kindly brought them back to the house for me, they stayed & we chatted for a while. Nothing was too much trouble for Markham Funeral Service & Nikki & Andrew Markham were a such a delightful couple, they stayed in touch with me before, during & after the funeral, I'm not sure I could have got through the last few weeks without them ........... They have been utterly amazing, thank you both with all my heart. If I could give Markham Funeral Service Ltd a thousand stars, I would without hesitation .....
Molly Appleby
a year ago
I have had the unfortunate need to use Markhams twice for two people incredibly dear to me. These were two very different funerals and they made them both special and carried them out to perfection, they took the time and effort to establish exactly what was needed for a fitting send off our loved ones. They did this in the most compassionate yet professional manner. I cannot thank Andy, Nikki and the whole team enough for what they did for not only our families, but the communities that cared deeply for our lost loved ones. Couldn’t recommend more. As always thank you guys for creating final memories that will stay with us as what our family wanted and needed.
Louise Ilett
a year ago
The most professional and supportive team you could wish for. Andy, Nikki and the entire team made us feel looked after at every stage and that nothing was too much trouble. At the worst of times they made everything feel just a little bit more manageable and even when it felt too much we were never made to feel that it was a rushed process. At your time of need when you want to be processing your loss, having a company like this is invaluable and you don't realise how important that is until you have to choose a provider. We will forever be grateful for everything the Markham Funeral Services did for us.
Marsha Warren
a year ago
Andy, Nicki and the team at Markham Funeral Services... thankyou for taking care of our loved ones, from the very beginning they have been nothing but amazing, professional and work above and beyond. They do their upmost to ensure the families and friends are supported to make decisions at this difficult time. Thankyou again
Take a moment to reflect on the care you received
Not displayed publicly — used for verification only
This helps other families understand your experience
Share what your experience was like — other families will read this when choosing a funeral director
characters — please write a little more
Your review will appear on this page once verified. This usually takes 1–2 days.
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
Get in touch
Call 01728747795We'll call you back
Markham Funeral Service, Leiston will be in touch shortly.
You've just taken the first step — contacting a funeral director.
See the full checklistLeave your number and Markham Funeral Service, Leiston will call you back.
Free, no obligation. We'll pass your number to the director.
You've completed of 18 steps on the bereavement checklist.
Continue your checklist18 things to sort when someone dies — keep track so nothing gets missed.
See the full checklist
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors serving Leiston, Suffolk. All members follow a strict Code of Practice, giving your family compassionate, professional care when it matters most.
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. All listed members follow a strict Code of Practice, with independent complaints protection and an average 5.0/5 Google rating.
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors serving Acton, Suffolk. All members follow a strict Code of Practice, giving your family the care and protection it deserves.
Serving families in LEISTON and the surrounding area
So we can help families like yours better.
Tick all that apply.
Understanding your experience helps us help families like yours.
Your answers help us support families going through this.
You might find our step-by-step guide helpful →
