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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
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F P Guiver and Sons Ltd has been a trusted, family-owned independent funeral director since around 1900, founded by Frederick Parker Guiver. The Rochford branch, located at 52 Ashingdon Road, is one of the company's additional offices opened in recent times to make their services more accessible to the wider community, offering a full range of funeral services.
As a long-standing independent firm, F P Guiver and Sons prides itself on providing a personal and bespoke service, arranging funerals of all religious denominations as well as non-religious ceremonies. The company is a member of both the National Association of Funeral Directors and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, adhering to both Codes of Practice.
In addition to their traditional funeral services, F P Guiver and Sons offers Golden Charter Funeral Plans, Direct Cremation, and a range of supporting services including coffin selection and funeral stationery. Their commitment to the local community and their wealth of experience makes them a compassionate and reliable choice for families in Rochford and the surrounding areas.
"They are so professional and caring. The staff offered a fantastic service and went over and beyond. I cannot recommend this company enough — they made our final goodbye as easy as possible."
— Karen Green
"Can't thank Dawn and team enough, so happy with the service. Always there for you. Done my brother Tony proud."
— Mandy Steward (about Dawn)
"Dawn at Guivers Rochford was fantastic. Sorted out all the logistics really well. Thank you to the team for making our sad day so much easier."
— Lorraine Cottis (about Dawn)
"They went over and beyond to ensure our family who were unable to attend due to restrictions felt involved. The service was streamed so that the entire family could be part of the final goodbye although from their own homes."
— Karen Green
"They took us through every step of the way and made the whole process so easy for us with such kindness and sensitivity. Special thanks to Dawn who was so helpful, kind and supportive. She is such a lovely person who does a fantastic job at such a difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble."
— Susan Lowe (about Dawn)
"The hearse stopped outside my children's home and a staff member walked in front of the coffin so that the family could say goodbye to their nan and great nan. This meant so much to everyone and was so unexpected."
— Karen Green
Craig Reynolds
Company Director / Manager
Craig began working in the funeral profession in 1986 and joined F P Guiver & Sons after three years, eventually becomi…
Craig Reynolds
Company Director / Manager
Craig began working in the funeral profession in 1986 and joined F P Guiver & Sons after three years, gaining his Diplo…
Dawn Silk
"They took us through every step of the way and made the whole process so easy for us with such kindness and sensitivity…"
Dawn Silk
"They took us through every step of the way and made the whole process so easy for us with such kindness and sensitivity…"
Matthew Higginson
Funeral Director
Matt started his career in retail and then fraud investigating before joining the funeral industry with a local funeral…
Matthew Higginson
Funeral Director
Matt started his career in retail and then went into fraud investigating with the Royal Bank of Scotland before joining…
Neil McDonald
General Manager / Funeral Arranger
Neil started at F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd in 2005 and has experience in many roles within the company, now serving as Gene…
Neil McDonald
General Manager / Funeral Arranger
Neil started work at F.P. Guiver & Sons Ltd in 2005 and has experience in many roles within the company. He is now Gene…
Richard Bars
Richard Bars
Steve Banks
Assistant Manager
Steve joined F. P. Guiver & Sons Ltd in 2011 and has undertaken many different roles within the company, now serving as…
Steve Banks
Assistant Manager
Steve joined F. P. Guiver & Sons Ltd in 2011 and has undertaken many different roles within the company. He is now the …
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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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