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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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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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Our Bridport Funeral Home has all facilities on site, including a Service Room where religious and non-religious ceremonies can be held and an adjacent Dining Room.
Our friendly staff will guide you through every step of the Funeral process and the options available.
Family-owned Funeral Homes also in Axminster, Seaton, Honiton, Ottery St. Mary & Dorchester and our own Monumental workshop.
"It was very comforting to know the details provided and any questions answered. I was informed of every step of the way which I was most grateful for."
— Suzanne Davies (about Jason)
"Karen and her team looked after my mum Barbara Iversen beautifully. Thank you for being so lovely at this really sad time and making it so easy and being so respectful."
— Jane Boyd (about Karen)
"Our very experienced vicar also commented on how impressed he was with how Jason smoothly managed everything."
— Lisa Stevens (about Jason)
"Jason always responded swiftly to ongoing developments and handled them with a calm professionalism. The Church looked wonderful, the flowers were perfect and the service was one of the most moving ones we have experienced. She would have loved it."
— Martin Berry (about Jason)
"We would like to thank the team at A G Down for ensuring our loss was a little easier by making us feel totally at ease that everything would be taken care of - and it was."
— Sharon Donovan (about Jason)
"Special mention to Jason for his support in always responding promptly to our questions and for all the special touches such as checking the route from the house to ensure there were no hitches and for securing the Robins to Dad's coffin - everything was perfect and just as Dad wanted."
— Sharon Donovan (about Jason)
David Hobbs
Stonemason
David Hobbs is a BRAMM approved monumental mason working from the workshop in Bridport.
George Hussey
Director
George Hussey is one of the directors of A. G. Down Ltd.
Jasmine Hussey
Funeral Director (Dip FD NAFD)
Jasmine Hussey is one of the directors of A. G. Down Ltd and a qualified funeral director.
Julian Hussey
Funeral Director (Dip FD NAFD)
Julian joined the firm in the early nineties after gaining his Diploma in Funeral Directing and having worked in the Fu…
Karen Hussey
Funeral Director (Dip FD NAFD) / Stonemason
"Karen and her team looked after my mum Barbara Iversen beautifully. Thank you for being so lovely at this really sad ti…"
Henry Pearse
3 weeks ago
A.G. Downs were our first and immediate choice to organise and conduct my mother's funeral, as they had directed my father's funeral several years ago, which went very well. The staff were all sensitive, caring and polite throughout the process of collecting and looking after my mother, facilitating viewings in the chapel right up to the day of her burial. On the day of the funeral, Jason conducted the funeral very smoothly and was extremely kind, un-hurried and also very good at directing the family members in the process of carrying the coffin into the church and then to the grave after the service for my mother's committal. There were a large number of mourners and they were all very well organised, both inside and outside the church The funeral went very smoothly and we are very grateful to Down's, who did not disappoint us in this.
Lisa Stevens
10 months ago
I’d like to thank all of the team at A.G. Down for their compassion, support, professionalism and smooth organisation for arranging the funeral of my very dear friend. Everything organised was exactly as my friend would have wished, it was beautiful. A particular mention to Jason - thank you. Our very experienced vicar also commented on how impressed he was with how Jason smoothly managed everything. I would have no hesitation recommending A.G. Down.
Martin Berry
a year ago
I'd like to thank the team at A G Down on behalf of our family for their support, compassion, smooth organisation and humanity in arranging the funeral of our beloved step mother. The day really could not have gone better. The Church looked wonderful, the flowers were perfect and the service was one of the most moving ones we have experienced. She would have loved it. Jason always responded swiftly to ongoing developments and handled them with a calm professionalism. Thank you again. We would have no hesitation in recommending A G Down. Martin
Sharon Donovan
a year ago
We would like to thank team at A G Down for ensuring our loss was a little easier by making us feel totally at ease that everything would be taken care of - and it was. Everything was done with professionalism, compassion, and respect right from our initial contact, subsequent meetings and our visit to the Chapel of Rest. The celebrant Juliette was matched perfectly to us as a family ensuring Dad’s send-off was what he deserved. Special mention to Jason for his support in always responding promptly to our questions and for all the special touches such as checking the route from the house to ensure there were no hitches and for securing the Robins to Dad’s coffin everything was perfect and just as Dad wanted. As a family we have no hesitation in recommending the A G Down. Thank you once again x
Suzanne Davies
a year ago
Having recently lost my dear mother, I popped into A.G. Down after registering the death and had a very warm professional welcome. I was helped by Jason who took the time needed to sort my requirements. As the process progressed I was informed of every step of the way which I was most grateful for. It was very comforting to know the details provided and any questions answered. I would have no hesitation in recommending A.G. Down as I found them to be exactly as I required. Thank you so very much.
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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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