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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.
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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
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F P Guiver and Sons Ltd has been a trusted, family-owned independent funeral director in the Southend-on-Sea Borough since around 1900, when it was established by Frederick Parker Guiver. The company has grown to serve a wider community by opening additional offices, including their branch at 416 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh on Sea, SS9 5PT, offering a full range of funeral services to the local area.
As an independent funeral director, 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 Leigh on Sea branch extends the company's longstanding expertise and local knowledge to residents of Eastwood, Leigh on Sea, Rayleigh, and surrounding communities.
F P Guiver and Sons are long-standing members of both the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), adhering to both Codes of Practice. They also offer Golden Charter Funeral Plans, providing families with peace of mind for the future. Their commitment to compassionate, professional care makes them one of the most respected funeral directors in the region.
"They are so professional and caring. The staff offered a fantastic service and went over and beyond to ensure our family felt involved. 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 was fantastic. She directed everyone really well and sorted out all the logistics. 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 and Manager
Craig began his funeral career in 1986, joining F P Guiver & Sons after three years with another local firm. He gained …
Dawn Silk
Team Member
"Special thanks to Dawn who was so helpful, kind and supportive. She is such a lovely person who does a fantastic job at…"
Matthew Higginson
Funeral Director
Matt started his career in retail and then fraud investigation with the Royal Bank of Scotland before joining the funer…
Neil McDonald
General Manager and Funeral Arranger
Neil joined F P Guiver & Sons in 2005 after a career in the City of London and care work. He has experience in many rol…
Richard Bars
Team Member
Richard Bars is a member of the F P Guiver & Sons team.
Steve Banks
Assistant Manager
Steve joined F P Guiver & Sons in 2011 and has undertaken many different roles within the company. He is now assistant …
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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:
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