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Did the person who died own a property?
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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.
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Alan M. Fawcett Funeral Directors is a small, independent family firm operating from Carnforth, Bolton-le-Sands and Warton in north Lancashire, just south of the Lake District. The business was originally founded in 1973 by Alan M. Fawcett, who was later joined as a partner by his wife, Evelyn Ellen Fawcett. Both Alan and Evelyn passed away in 2020, but their legacy continues through their daughter Anne and grandson Andrew, who carry on the family tradition with a wealth of experience.
The firm is committed to providing a personalised and dignified service to all bereaved families, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Families can always rely on a sympathetic and understanding voice at the end of the telephone, no matter the time of day or night.
Among the services offered are funeral arrangements, chapel of rest, floral tributes, memorials, coffin choice, and Golden Charter pre-arranged funeral plans, ensuring that every aspect of a farewell can be thoughtfully tailored to each family's wishes.
"They provide a very personal and family service. Everything sorted with the minimum of fuss. Excellent service — used Fawcetts for both my mother's and later my father's funerals."
— Paul Henri
"Alan M Fawcett ensured that nothing was too much trouble for us as a family during that sad time. And the actual funeral itself went flawlessly."
— Ken McVie (about Alan)
"Andrew, Anne & Amber are simply outstanding and could not have been more straight forward and compassionate to work with through a difficult life event."
— Stuart Pakenham-Walsh (about Andrew, Anne, Amber)
"Fawcetts absolutely are a loving, caring and genuine family and will move heaven and earth to help you say goodbye when the time comes."
— Paula Gardner
"Andrew and Anne provided a faultless service following the death of our son. They went above and beyond what could be expected, continuing to work long hours into the early morning at times. What an absolutely fantastic and professional company who made this difficult time, bearable."
— Len Charnock (about Andrew, Anne)
"From the moment I rang them I felt loving arms around me. Helena would be 23 this year and still on her birth month a book of remembrance is displayed in their little chapel. A true family with so much compassion, so much care and thought, even 23 years on I'm still feeling cared for."
— Paula Gardner
Andrew Fawcett
Director
Andrew is the grandson of founder Alan M. Fawcett and works alongside his mother Anne to carry on the family tradition …
Anne Fawcett
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Anne is the daughter of founder Alan M. Fawcett and continues the family business, providing a personalised and dignifi…
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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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