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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.
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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
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The Co-operative Funeralcare branch located at 228 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, is part of one of the UK's largest and most trusted funeral care providers. As a branch of The Co-operative Funeralcare, this location is committed to providing compassionate and professional funeral services to families in the Solihull area and surrounding communities. The Co-operative Funeralcare has a long-standing heritage of supporting families through some of life's most difficult moments, offering a wide range of funeral services tailored to individual needs and wishes. The Shirley branch upholds the values of the wider Co-operative group, including transparency, ethical practices, and community focus. Families can expect a respectful and caring service from experienced funeral professionals dedicated to honoring the lives of their loved ones.
"Absolutely fantastic service from the Co-Op in Shirley. Would 100% recommend to anybody needing to arrange a funeral."
— Dawn Hiles
"Julie was very helpful and friendly in arranging my brother's funeral, Neil was very caring on the day."
— Margaret Bond (about Julie)
"Absolutely brilliant and beautiful service, can't fault in any way — 5 stars and more for Tina. Highly recommend this company."
— Carl Millar (about Tina)
"Morgan Farraday-Miles put a lovely service together for my brother Trevor, a most caring Celebrant — for which his sister Margaret was very appreciative of."
— Margaret Bond (about Morgan Farraday-Miles)
"Tina has helped me through the process which was such an upsetting and emotional time for me. The cars were beautiful and I was told exactly what was going to happen every step of the way."
— 2006chandy Moody (about Tina)
"I felt my dad was always talked about and treated with such dignity and love whenever they spoke about him. They looked after my dads arrangements so well and I was told exactly what was going to happen every step of the way."
— 2006chandy Moody (about Tina)
David Rogers
3 months ago
Never trust the coop in the midlands with your loved ones! Disgraceful service and horrible staff
Margaret Bond
4 months ago
Julie was very helpful and friendly in arranging my brothers funeral, Neil was very caring on the day and the Celebrant Co op recommended was a lovely efficient caring person Morgan Farraday-Miles who put a lovely service together for my brother Trevor for which his sister Margaret was very appreciative of, many thanks and would recommend Morgan to anyone wanting a most caring Celebrant
2006chandy Moody
a year ago
I would like to say how professional, kind and caring all the staff have been at Co-op Shirley, particularly Tina and Julie. Tina has helped me through the process which was such an upsetting and emotional time for me. They looked after my dads arrangements so well and I felt my dad was always talked about and treated with such dignity and love whenever they spoke about him. The cars were beautiful and I was told exactly what was going to happen every step of the way. Thank you to you all. Xx
Dawn Hiles
5 years ago
Absolutely fantastic service from the Co-Op in Shirley. Would 100% recommend to anybody needing to arrange a funeral.
Carl Millar
6 years ago
Absolutely brilliant and beautiful service can't fault in anyway 5 stars and more for Tina Highly recommend this company
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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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