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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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If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
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Thousands of families in Forest Row have placed their trust in CPJ Field to help them following the death of a loved one.
Under the experienced direction of General Manager, Clare Shortall-Emery, we have an unwaveringly commitment to providing high standards of professional, caring and personal services when people need us most in the Forest Row area.
"Such reliable, empathetic and helpful service. We agreed an apt service arrangement that was a little different - all went smoothly, professionally, and respectfully."
— Marc Don (about Pippa)
"Friendly, professional and experienced care that was invaluable from end to end. The service was supportive, timely, collaborative, efficient and tailored to suit our needs and unique requests, giving reassurance and helping decision making."
— Don Francesco (about Pippa)
"Pippa was outstanding, providing help with all of the decisions and steps regarding the funeral arrangements, recommendations on flowers and catering, and ensuring everything went smoothly."
— David Williams (about Pippa)
"We felt they dealt with us with dignity and compassion, at this incredibly sad time for us. Nothing was too much trouble."
— Belinda Cane (about Pippa)
"Every step of organising our mother's funeral was done with such sensitivity and consideration by Pippa at Ballard and Shortall in Forest Row. The understanding and compassion at such a time of grief, was deeply felt. We are truly grateful."
— Ileana Fletcher (about Pippa)
"Pippa was available either by phone, email or I could pop in and sorted anything that cropped up. Special thanks also go to Paul and his team for making the day go smoothly and put everyone at their ease especially my grandson who wasn't sure how he would be on the day. They are a wonderful bunch of people who go that extra mile for you."
— Tina Heath (about Pippa, Paul)
Marc Don
a month ago
Alas, not my first funeral in recent years but, again, such reliable, empathetic and helpful service from Pippa at in Forest Row and all at Ballard & Shortall. We agreed an apt service arrangement that was a little different - all went smoothly, professionally, and respectfully. Thank you
Belinda Cane
3 months ago
Absolutely amazing service from start to finish. Everything went really smoothly. Nothing was too much trouble. From Pippa in the office to the men who came with the Hearse, they were all great. We felt they dealt with us with dignity and compassion, at this incredibly sad time for us.
Ileana Fletcher
2 months ago
Every step of organising our mothers funeral was done with such sensitivity and consideration by Pippa at Ballard and Shortall in Forest Row. The understanding and compassion at such a time of grief, was deeply felt. We are truly grateful.
David Williams
5 months ago
Ballard & Shortall provided helpful, caring and professional support during a very difficult time. In particular, Pippa was outstanding, providing help with all of the decisions and steps regarding the funeral arrangements, recommendations on flowers and catering, and ensuring everything went smoothly. Highly recommended.
Don Francesco
7 months ago
Friendly, professional and experienced care from Forest Row that was invaluable from end to end. I found the service from Pippa and all to be supportive, timely, collaborative, efficient and tailored to suit our needs and unique requests. Ballard & Shortall utilised great experience and resources so were able to advise confidently at all times across a range of queries, which gave reassurance and helped decision making.
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If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
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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