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Attended Burial
£1,380
Attended Cremation
£450
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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?
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Want to check with a specialist?
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Want to find out for sure?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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Edward McHugh is a branch of James Ashton & Son, the region's largest independent funeral directors, serving families from their Hilltown premises in Dundee. Operating as part of a trusted organisation that has been dedicated to supporting families with compassion and care since 1910, the Edward McHugh branch upholds the same values of personalised service and professional expertise that have made the company a cornerstone of the Dundee community for generations.
The Hilltown branch offers a full range of funeral services, including burial and cremation arrangements, care and viewing facilities, and support with all aspects of funeral planning. The team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring families can access help whenever they need it most. Every service is tailored to the unique needs of each family, with a commitment to providing a meaningful and respectful farewell for every loved one.
As part of James Ashton & Son, the Edward McHugh branch benefits from state-of-the-art facilities and a compassionate, experienced team dedicated to guiding families through one of life's most difficult times with empathy and professionalism.
"Appreciated everything you did. Would definitely recommend this company to help at a very sensitive time."
— Gavin
"Lost my mother — from start to end these people were fantastic, very professional and also caring."
— The Scotsman
"I had a private funeral for my Dad so Colin read out a few poems & said the committal. We were treated very respectfully & didn't feel 'alone' because it was private. All communication was answered very swiftly."
— linda snaith (about Colin)
"Chris's guidance was invaluable in helping my novice self organise my mum's funeral. Everything was handled professionally and sensitively."
— Lesley Dolan (about Chris)
"We as a family had an excellent experience with James Ashton & Edward McHugh — they were very supportive and gave us good guidance and support which gave my dad the good send off he deserved. Flowers were beautiful, all music and tributes were spot on, and Alan Morgan was excellent with lots of positive comments from friends and family who attended."
— Lynne Blair (about Alan Morgan)
Lesley Dolan
10 months ago
I would highly recommend this firm. Everything was handled professionally and sensitively. Chris's guidance was invaluable in helping my novice self organise my mum's funeral. My parents had taken out a funeral plan which I would also recommend as many decisions had already been taken in advance.
Lynne Blair
12 months ago
We as a family had an excellent experience with James Ashton &Edward McHugh they were very supportive and gave us good guidance and support which gave my dad (James Blair ) the good send of he deserved flowers were beautiful all music and tributes were spot on and Alan Morgan was excellent lots of positive comments from friends and family who attended , I would highly recommend them as a company to use
linda snaith
2 years ago
I would recommend 100%. I had a private funeral for my Dad so Colin read out a few poems & said the committal. We were treated very respectfully & didnt feel " alone" because it was private . All communication was answered very swiftly .
The Scotsman
5 years ago
Lost my mother from start to end these people were fantastic very professional and also caring.
Gavin
9 years ago
Appreciated everything you did. Would definitely recommend this company to help at a very sensitive time.
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Ready to speak to someone? A free, no-obligation call can help you understand the next steps.
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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