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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
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.
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Want to check with a specialist?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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R J Scholes Funeral Services is located on Wherrys Lane in Bourne, Lincolnshire, and is part of the Central England Co-operative family of funeral homes. With a proud heritage of over 100 years of professional care, the team is dedicated to supporting families through one of life's most difficult moments, offering compassionate and personalised guidance from the very first phone call through to the day of the funeral and beyond.
The branch offers a comprehensive range of services designed to celebrate the life of every individual, including personalised life celebrations, creative floral tributes, and memorial tributes and keepsakes. Families can also access free Griefchat bereavement support, as well as assistance with wills and probate, and a range of funeral plans to provide peace of mind for the future.
The local team at R J Scholes Funeral Services is available 24 hours a day, every day, ensuring that help is always at hand when it is needed most. Payment options include BACS, cash, Mastercard, and Visa, making arrangements as straightforward as possible during a challenging time.
"Dedicated funeral specialists — kind and caring, understanding and helpful."
— henry lavery
"Helped give us the funeral our loved one would have been proud of."
— Susan Pearson
"A compassionate, thoughtful and professional team of people whose attention to detail was appreciated very much."
— Tom Parry
"In what was an extremely difficult time for the family, we cannot recommend their services highly enough. Everything was perfect."
— Heather Biccarino
"Nothing was too much trouble and they made my wife's day very special."
— Paul Hallam
Heather Biccarino
5 months ago
Just excellent! Mums funeral was dealt with professionally and with compassion. Everything was perfect. We could not have asked for more. In what was an extremely difficult time for the family, we cannot recommend their services highly enough.
Paul Hallam
9 months ago
Held my wife's funeral today, I can't thank r j Scholes enough, nothing was to much trouble and they made my wife's day very special. Highly recommend. Many thanks.
Susan Pearson
a year ago
Very compassionate, helpful and informative, helped give us the funeral our loved one would have been proud of
Tom Parry
3 years ago
Shared on behalf of an elderly relative who wanted her thoughts to be known. A compassionate, thoughtful and professional team of people whose attention to detail was appreciated very much. Thank you on her behalf 🙏🏻
Brian BG
a year ago
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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
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