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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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"Brian has made the experience so easy and dignified. Friendly and helpful, and very thoughtful. Your service is first class."
— HammerHeadHD (about Brian)
"Brian made me feel at ease, as I had never arranged a funeral before. Thank you Brian for your help and what turned out to be a lovely service for my mum."
— Terri Powell (about Brian)
"Linda was excellent, very professional and kept in contact with me daily leading up to my dads funeral."
— Gary 007 (about Linda Murray-Hitchen)
"Nothing was too much trouble and Brian and his team were fantastic on the day, even looking after a guest who took a turning for the worse after the funeral due to the heat."
— Dawn Rudman (about Brian)
"He was so kind and friendly, helped us all the way through. Friends warned us we would still pay lots more when the time came. Well not with Brian Bentley, which was a relief."
— Hilary Tinsley (about Brian)
"Brian treated us, on both occasions with the utmost respect and as if we were the only thing that mattered. Very knowledgeable, calm and keeps things on track at a time when your world is falling apart."
— Jill Bowles (about Brian)
Gary 007
2 years ago
Brian Bentley Funerals help me organise my mother's funeral back in May 2019, they offered such an excellent professional service, I went back when my father passed away in June 2023. I met Steve who was very helpful and professional, when helping me arrange my dads funeral. I knew exactly what I wanted as my dad said to me before he died, that he wanted the same as mum, which Steve managed to sort out for me. I also met Linda Murray - Hitchen who is the celebrant who done my dads service, we spent time arranging the service, again Linda was excellent, very professional and kept in contact with me daily leading up to my dads funeral. I would totally 100% recommend Brain Bentley Funerals, very helpful and professional through the whole process of arranging my dads funeral. Thank you so much!!!!
Terri Powell
3 years ago
Brian is a very nice man, he made me feel at ease, as I had never arranged a funeral before,Thank you Brian for your help and what turned out to be a lovely service for my mum
Dawn Rudman
6 years ago
Excellent Service at a very sad time when my Dad passed. Nothing was too much trouble and Brian and his team were fantastic on the day even looking after a guest who took a turning for the worse after the funeral due to the heat. Would recommend and Evelyn Temple
Hilary Tinsley
4 years ago
We had arranged a pre paid funeral with Brian Bentley a few years ago for Mum. Friends warned us we would still pay lots more when the time came. Well not with Brian Bentley, which was a relief.He was so kind and friendly, helped us all the way throughI cannot recommend his services highly enough. Absolutely 5 star.
Hilary Franklin
6 years ago
We had arranged a pre paid funeral with Brian Bentley a few years ago for Mum. Friends warned us we would still pay lots more when the time came. Well not with Brian Bentley, which was a relief. He was so kind and friendly, helped us all the way through I cannot recommend his services highly enough. Absolutely 5 star.
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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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