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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.
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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
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Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors, located at 21 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, is part of the Dignity family of funeral directors — one of the UK's most trusted providers of funeral services. As a Dignity branch, Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors is committed to serving the local Reading community with compassion, expertise, and the highest standards of care.
The branch offers a caring 24-hour service, ensuring that families can access support every step of the way during their time of need, 365 days a year. Dignity continually invests in staff, premises, and vehicles to ensure that families and their loved ones receive the very best care. Their team is dedicated to listening to the needs and wishes of each family, helping to create a fitting and personalised farewell.
As part of the wider Dignity network, the branch upholds impressive client satisfaction standards, with surveys consistently showing that nearly all clients find staff respectful, premises clean and tidy, and vehicles comfortable. Families in Reading and the surrounding area can rely on Cyril H Lovegrove Funeral Directors for compassionate, professional guidance through one of life's most difficult moments.
"From the first time visiting Cyril H Lovegrove to the day of the funeral the company made such a difficult time so easy. Nothing was too much trouble — a special mention to Mary whose experience shone through. A credit to the company."
— Mark Benford (about Mary)
"Mary helped me every step of the way. All the staff were professional. I would thoroughly recommend this company and wouldn't go with anyone else. Thank you for making a very sad occasion that little bit easier."
— Nikki Grant (about Mary)
"Tony in particular helped me navigate my way through the process, backed up by Mary. Working with the Lovegrove Team and mum's clear wishes was a winning combination and a complete relief. Everything went really smoothly — I am sure that mum would have been pleased."
— John Edwards-Webb (about Tony)
"I spoke with Mary who instantly put my mind in a better place by being very informative of what needed to happen, open about costs and reassuring of the service that they have provided."
— James Leighton (about Mary O'Sullivan)
"All of the details were taken care of seamlessly with superb communication and compassion (and sometimes the odd laugh). The service itself was perfect and all of the things we had discussed were just right on the day. I could not recommend Cyril H Lovegroves and Mary O'Sullivan more! Outstanding service when I needed it most."
— James Leighton (about Mary O'Sullivan)
"Mary worked endlessly to make the dates happen. In my opinion, Mary went way above and beyond my expectations on my behalf, which was such a relief in hard times when paperwork was the last thing I wanted to deal with. It was such a relief to have someone who knows the ropes, asking all the right questions of all the right people."
— James Leighton (about Mary O'Sullivan)
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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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