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£2,260
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£963
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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.
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Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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Bereaved families are looked after by Graham Lusty. Situated on Rownhams Road, our new and modern facilities in North Baddesley includes a peaceful arrangement room, a private chapel of rest, mortuary facilities and sufficient parking for clients.
We are proud to offer these comprehensive facilities in North Baddesley and support the surrounding area.
"They handled everything with courtesy and in a considerate way. I was guided through the whole process... nothing was too much trouble. They also offered the photo streaming and podcast of the funeral for those not able to attend. This was very beneficial so that friends and family around the world could join us."
— Pete Fisher
"Graham made the initial process very easy and straightforward, recommended an excellent celebrant and florist and conducted the day of the funeral with great care and sensitivity."
— wendy nunn (about Graham)
"My father was collected promptly and prepared so well for the chapel of rest - such a personal touch to what is a very hard and sad time. Nothing was too much trouble, every request was met. Graham and Lucy really know what they are doing which gave such reassurance on what was a very difficult day for us as a family."
— wends Ross (about Graham)
"Lucy went out of her way to handle something which was actually above and beyond the requirements of her job. I was very grateful to her for showing such initiative and helping to resolve a problem. You can be assured they will treat you and your loved one with huge respect and dignity."
— Catherine Goodyer (about Lucy)
"I discussed Clare, my wife's life with them and also us as a family. They arranged for a few close friends to visit to talk with Clare before the funeral. They also allowed myself and others to leave cards, letters and a single rose to be placed in the coffin with Clare. You can be sure that they will treat you and your loved one with dignity and respect."
— Pete Fisher (about Graham)
"Loosing a family member is one of the hardest things you will ever go through in life. It is a time where you are unable to see past the pain. However having such an amazing funeral directors looking after you and organising the funeral relieves so much stress. Lucy Roberts made sure that every day before the funeral we were kept updated, she treated us in such a lovely manner... to finding us a florist and making sure that the funeral was the most beautiful day for my Nan. Me and the family are truly thankful to you all and it means the world to us how you treated us."
— Brogan Oneill (about Lucy Roberts)
Graham Lusty
Director & Manager
"Graham made the initial process very easy and straightforward, recommended an excellent celebrant and florist and condu…"
Sophie Andrews
Administrator
Administrator at the North Baddesley branch.
wendy nunn
2 years ago
Graham and Lucy provided a very kind, efficient and professional service; Graham made the initial process very easy and straightforward, recommended an excellent celebrant and florist and conducted the day of the funeral with great care and sensitivity. I recommend A H Cheater in North Baddesley with no reservation.
Brogan Oneill
2 years ago
Loosing a family member is one of the hardest things you will ever go through in life. It is a time where you are unable to see past the pain. However having such an amazing funeral directors looking after you and organising the funeral relieves so much stress which isn’t needed at the time. Lucy Roberts who works at A.H Cheater LtD made sure that every day before the funeral we where kept updated, she treated us in such a lovely manner making sure any questions we had where asked and any concerns where dealt with. Sitting us down, talking through the funeral plans, to finding us a florist and making sure that the funeral was the most beautiful day for my Nan. I want to thank Lucy, Graham and the team. Me and the family are truly thankful to you all and it means the world to us how you treated us and how the funeral went.
wends Ross
2 years ago
I can't recommend the North Baddesley branch enough. They have been so attentive to our needs. My father was collected promptly and prepared so well for the chapel of rest - such a personal touch to what is a very hard and sad time. Nothing was too much trouble, every request was met - Graham and Lucy really know what they are doing which gave such reassurance on what was a very difficult day for us as a family. Highly recommend this branch of AH Cheater. Thank you so much Graham and Lucy, you have made a very difficult time so much easier to cope with. You have both been so warm and kind ☺️
Pete Fisher
4 years ago
A H Cheaters at North Baddesley were wonderful. They handled everything with courtesy and in considerate way. I was guided through the whole process and they knew the Catholic Priest that the family wanted to undertake the service, as we knew him as a friend. I discussed Clare, my wife's life with them and also us as a family. And that we wished the cremation to be carried out on Clare's birthday. Graham and Lucy were both easy to deal with and kept us up to date as my wife's body was collected from Cornwall, nothing was too much trouble. They then arranged for a few close friends to visit to talk with Clare before the funeral. They also allowed myself and others to leave cards, letters and a single rose to be placed in the coffin with Clare. Due to Covid we were restricted to only 40 people in the chapel. Again Cheaters asked if there were any special groups that we wished the chairs to provide for. They also offered the photo streaming and podcast of the funeral for those no able to attend. This was very beneficial so that friends and family around the world could join us, or see things at a later date. I have no hesitation in recommending them. You can be sure that they will treat you and your loved one with dignity & respect. Thank you all at A H Cheaters.
Catherine Goodyer
4 years ago
Our family has entrusted Cheaters North Baddesley with the arrangements of both our parents' funerals in the last 12 months. All communications with us were calm, courteous and considerate. Graham and Lucy were both a pleasure to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble. In fact, Lucy went out of her way to handle something which was actually above and beyond the requirements of her job. I was very grateful to her for showing such initiative and helping to resolve a problem. I have no hesitation in recommending Cheaters North Baddesley to anyone who has the sad and distressing task of organising a loved one's funeral. You will have the benefit of years of experience from Graham and Lucy and their full support. You can be assured they will treat you and your loved one with huge respect and dignity.
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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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