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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
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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William H Painter Funeral Directors was founded in 1907.
Our dedicated teams at our Greater Birmingham Area funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements
"Jeanette has been extremely efficient and supportive, helping me through every step of the process. I really appreciate her empathy and kindness at this difficult time."
— Elfrieda Edwards (about Jeanette)
"Sarah was amazing, showing real empathy and patience. The whole team were great, from taking Shaun to the funeral directors right up to the cremation. Truly professional and highly sympathetic service at a most difficult time."
— Richard Corcoran (about Sarah)
"She was beautifully looked after and your attention to detail was second to none, ensuring a funeral that hopefully she would have been pleased with and brought comfort to her family."
— Martin Cross (about Jeanette)
"At the worst time in your life, I can only thank Cheryl and the rest of the team from the bottom of my heart. You have to be a really special person to do this job. I never felt like I was alone, or any question was silly."
— Jennifer Dowling (about Cheryl)
"Jeanette always went out of her way to do the best for my mom and us. My mom would have been so grateful and happy with the way the funeral was planned. She made this difficult time a little more bearable. I cannot thank you enough!"
— Jess Manning (about Jeanette)
"Jeanette made the entire experience totally painless, she helped and supported us throughout the entire process. She designed a beautiful order of service and everybody said it was one of the nicest they had ever seen!! We have no problem in recommending Jeanette to other families that may be going through this terrible ordeal. Thank you for helping us give my Father a wonderful send off."
— Zita Caldicott (about Jeanette Husselbee)
Jennifer Dowling
3 months ago
Honestly at the worst time in your life and never having to plan a funeral before, I can only thank Cheryl at Castle Bromwich and the rest of the team at Yardley from the bottom of my heart. From planning, to keeping me updated, offering guidance and support. You have to be a really special person to do this job and they were all absolutely amazing. I never felt like I was alone, or any question was silly
Roger Northam
a year ago
I would certainly recommend W H Painter as a very good Funeral Director to make the stressful process of arranging a funeral so much easier. The whole experience from start to finish was excellent
Hazel Mitchell
a year ago
Funeral directors? You’re a disgrace Your staff and the celebrant totally left my nephew and great nephew out of their father’s and grandfather’s funeral today you were absolutely unprofessional and your staff were more focused on pandering to people who had not seen or bothered with the deceased I hope you feel good about this. Your staffs attitude to my nephew and his family was disgraceful. You were told the deceased had an elder son and you chose to ignore this. Would I ever use these directors ? Never
Gillian Bailey
a month ago
The kind, considerate and efficient staff made the process of organising my mother-in-laws funeral as smooth and painless as possible. They explained the whole process clearly and simply, and guided us every step of the way. Nothing was too much trouble. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company.
Richard Corcoran
a month ago
Sarah at the Castle Bromwich branch was amazing, showing real empathy and patience. The whole team were great,from taking shaun to the funeral directors right upto the cremation . I highly recommend them,truly professional and highly sympathetic service at a most difficult time.
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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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