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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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"Nothing was too much trouble for Andrew. He supported and guided us through our time of loss with professionalism and compassion. The Celebration of my husband's life was exactly what we wanted it to be thanks to Andrew's choice of Celebrant and guidance throughout."
— Dan Briggs (about Andrew)
"To say thank you doesn't seem enough, you helped us through a difficult situation that we didn't know how to deal with. You sorted everything out for us and that eased the burden. Andrew, you are a credit to Pinnock and Son."
— Gaynor Buston (about Andrew)
"It was lovely to use a family run business where they cared and we were not just another customer. They helped us every step of the way and nothing was too much trouble."
— Sue Mcguire (about Andrew)
"Even staying open beyond the shop's hours so I could make it late in the evening to visit my grandad one last time which really meant the world to me."
— Matt Johnson (about Andrew)
"You even let us see him last minute and made him look the best he could possibly be and I will be forever grateful for that. Nothing was too much trouble and we didn't feel like a burden."
— Emily J (about Andrew)
"Sadly my beautiful daughter Isla-Rae passed away at 19 months. Andrew went above and beyond for me and my family. We wanted to make Islas funeral as beautiful as she is and Andrew made that happen for us, anything we wanted or needed he done for us. Me and my whole family feel like we made a friend for life with Andrew."
— Sophie Thompson (about Andrew)
Rebecca Bush
a year ago
In May 2024 we booked FJ Pinnock to direct the funeral of our Mother. Andrew, was professional through the whole process and delivered a personal and well managed service. They were patient, accommodating and made the difficult process of working through a funeral a lot easier to manage. We are very grateful for the service he and his team delivered.
Dan Briggs
2 years ago
I was recommended by a friend to F J Pinnock and Sons at Harlow and at a very sad and challenging time for myself and sons with my husband, their father, passing away nothing was too much trouble for Andrew. He supported and guided us through our time of loss with professionalism and compassion. The Celebration of my husbands life was exactly what we wanted it to be thanks to Andrews choice of Celebrant and guidance and help throughout. Thank you again.
Sue Mcguire
6 months ago
Andrew and the team were so caring when my husband died before Christmas. They helped us every step of the way and nothing was too much trouble. It was lovely to use a family run business where they cared and we were not just another customer. Thank you for all your support and help at a hard time.
Emily J (Emily’s Vlog’s)
6 months ago
I just wanted to take this opportunity to say a final thank you for taking such good care of dad and for helping us out massively with the funeral arrangements and giving us your time to help us I'm not sure what we would have done with out your help and time. Nothing was to much trouble and we didn’t feel like a burden. You even let us see him last minute and made him look the best he could possibly be and I will be forever grateful for that. I will be telling family and friends to consider using your services when they will unfortunately need them in the future that's for sure. Thank you again and thank you to your team take care and hopefully see you around on better Circumstances.Emily and Sue
Gaynor Buston
2 years ago
A massive thank you to Andrew , at a very difficult and extremely important and emotional time, to say thank you doesn’t seem enough, you helped us through a difficult situation that we didn’t know how to deal with. You sorted everything out for us and that eased the burden. It was a wonderful send off for Dad on his final journey. Andrew, you are a credit to Pinnock and Son. Once again thank you from the whole family.
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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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