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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
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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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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.
"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 through to our visit to the Chapel of Rest."
— Sharon Donovan
"All the worry and stress of the funeral was dealt with on my behalf, before, during and after the day. At a time of great sadness and loss, all the staff were compassionate in their dealings with me."
— Mike Goodrick
"Our very experienced vicar also commented on how impressed he was with how Jason smoothly managed everything. Everything organised was exactly as my friend would have wished, it was beautiful."
— Lisa Stevens (about Jason)
"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."
— Martin Berry (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)
"To stop at his home on the way to the crematorium for his last goodbye and for the neighbors as well, was so special. My Dad was respected and treated in a way I shan't forget. They thought of things I hadn't."
— L Tat (about Karen, Jason, Katherine)
David Hobbs
Stonemason
David Hobbs is a BRAMM approved monumental mason working from the workshop in Bridport.
David Hobbs
Stonemason
David Hobbs is a stonemason working as part of the memorials team, which is BRAMM approved with its own workshop in Bri…
David Hobbs
Stonemason
David Hobbs is part of the memorials team, working as a stonemason at the Bridport workshop.
David Hobbs
Stonemason
David Hobbs is a stonemason working with the memorials team, which has its own workshop in Bridport.
Eric Dunford
Director
Eric purchased A. G. Down Funeral Directors in Bridport in 1979. Eric was born in Bridport and has strong connections w…
George Hussey
Funeral Director / Director
George holds a Diploma in Funeral Directing (Dip FD NAFD) and is a director of A. G. Down Ltd.
George Hussey
Director
George Hussey is one of the directors of A. G. Down Ltd.
Jasmine Hussey
Funeral Director / Memorials Team
Jasmine Hussey holds a Diploma in Funeral Directing (Dip FD NAFD) and 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.
Jasmine Hussey
Funeral Director / Director
Jasmine holds a Diploma in Funeral Directing (Dip FD NAFD) and is a director of A. G. Down Ltd. She is also part of the…
Jasmine Hussey
Funeral Director
Jasmine Hussey holds a Dip FD NAFD qualification and is part of the memorials team at the Bridport branch.
Joyce Dunford
Director
Joyce joined Eric at A. G. Down in 1985. She was born in the Marshwood Vale and has strong connections within the local…
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…
Julian Hussey
Funeral Director / Director
Julian holds a Diploma in Funeral Directing (Dip FD NAFD) and joined the firm in the early nineties after working in th…
Karen Hussey
Funeral Director / Director / Stonemason
Karen holds a Diploma in Funeral Directing (Dip FD NAFD) and joined the firm full time after raising her children. She …
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…"
Karen Hussey
Stonemason / Funeral Director
Karen Hussey is part of the memorials team and holds a Dip FD NAFD qualification. She is based at the Bridport branch.
Karen Hussey
Funeral Director / Stonemason Team
Karen met Julian whilst studying to become members of the British Institute of Embalmers, having worked as a Funeral Di…
Mike Goodrick
3 months ago
A kind, friendly and professional service from start to finish. At a time of great sadness and loss, all the staff were compassionate in their dealings with me, all the worry and stress of the funeral was dealt with on my behalf, before, during and after the day. Highly recommended in your time of need.
L Tat
3 months ago
A G Down were so kind, respectful and empathetic and gave my lovely Dad a beautiful funeral. They were so helpful from start to finish and I highly recommend them. Karen, Jason and Katherine especially were lovely. My Dad was respected and treated in a way I shan’t forget. They thought of things I hadn’t, and to stop at his home on the way to the crematorium for his last goodbye and for the neighbors as well, was so special. Thank you 🙏
Henry Pearse
4 months 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
a year 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
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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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