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Did the person who died own a property?
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Pay debts & tax
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AE Jolliffe & Son Funeral Directors is a trusted branch of the Douch Family Funeral Directors group, located on Victoria Road in Ferndown, Dorset, conveniently situated just before the Ringwood Road traffic lights with plenty of car parking available. The branch has been serving the Ferndown community and surrounding areas since 1922, and proudly completed a full refurbishment in time for its centenary year in 2022. As part of an independent family-run business that has been serving Dorset for over 110 years, the branch is committed to offering approachable, confidential, and compassionate funeral services available any time, day or night.
The team at AE Jolliffe & Son offers a wide range of funeral services, including cremations, non-religious funerals, woodland burials, cemetery burials, and direct and unattended cremations. Additional options such as flowers, catering, transport vehicles, and service sheets are also available. Pre-paid funeral plans are offered for those who wish to plan ahead and ease the burden on their loved ones.
The branch prides itself on providing personalised attention, tailoring every service to the individual needs of each family. Whether clients prefer to meet at the branch's comfortable and quiet offices or receive a home visit, the team ensures discretion and compassion throughout the entire process. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, though the team is available to take calls at any time.
"They were so easy to consult with on the arrangements and Adrian was so gentle with such a sensitive manner through the whole thing."
— Lesley Watson (about Adrian)
"Adrian and his staff were 100% — you couldn't wish for a better undertakers. A more personal way for people to say goodbye to their loved ones."
— tanya wilson (about Adrian)
"I was listened to and the arrangements for the funeral were simply perfect. So much effort was made to accommodate my wishes."
— Alison Marks
"The day of a funeral is always hard but when the day goes as expected and everything is perfect you walk away happy knowing you fulfilled your loved ones wishes."
— carolyn jenner (about Adrian)
"Adrian was so gentle with such a sensitive manner through the whole thing. Myself and my daughters couldn't have got through this upsetting time without them."
— Lesley Watson (about Adrian)
"His attention to detail and keeping us informed every step of the way was way beyond the call of duty. They looked after my father-in-law with complete compassion. I cannot recommend them highly enough."
— John Reynolds (about Adrian)
Adrian Read
Funeral Director
"His attention to detail and keeping us informed every step of the way was way beyond the call of duty. They looked afte…"
Debbie Brown
Branch Manager
Since joining the funeral industry in 2019, Debbie has trained as a Lay Pastoral Assistant and specialises in professio…
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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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