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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.
Want to talk it through?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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F. Upson & Son is an independent family run business established 1870, offering over 150 years of genuine experience in all aspects of funerals, funeral planning, repatriation services, headstones and memorials.
We provide families, relatives and friends with well-planned preparations in their time of need, in beautiful, comfortable and peaceful surroundings.
"A wonderful, caring and professional service. We have been using Upsons for many years — Mr Upson conducted my father's funeral and my uncle Benji recently."
— Jenny Hegarty (about Mr Upson)
"Sabrina talked us through the details of my Mother's funeral and produced amazing Order of Services. On the day, the funeral was dignified and treated with respect. I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending F Upsons."
— LS Tsigarides (about Sabrina)
"Compassionate and very professional, with a personal touch. Everything went according to plan, very efficient. It made such a hard time a lot easier with all of the help from the team at Upsons."
— Lesley Gaughan
"Every member of your team has been truly outstanding and dedicated to ensuring that my mother's funeral was handled professionally and perfectly. All who attended were highly impressed and most grateful for how the service was conducted."
— malcolm conlan
"From the reaching out to Sabrina who received us with warmth, kindness and empathy. The whole preparation was done with great dignity. We felt at ease. I would highly recommend this funeral service."
— Geraldine Grizzle (about Sabrina)
"I called the number and was dreading the conversation. Sabrina answered the call and from that first 'hello', I felt carried through a difficult conversation and process. My mother passed away that same day. The support and guidance is 10/10. The desire to help and genuinely guide an aching heart is 10/10. Finest Funerals took away all the worries of burying a loved one. They completed a high quality 'personal' service from death to burial in 12 days."
— Joan Barke (about Sabrina)
Lilibet S
3 months ago
I was treated with such compassion and care. Sabrina and Anita listened to my distress around the death of my brother with patience and understanding. The service was tailored to my brother and truly reflected who he was as an individual. Many of the people who attended the service needed extra help due to health issues, but all were treated with dignity. Gareth would have loved the service which was in their Chapel of rest. The professionalism, care and guidance helped what was a very sad day truly become a celebration of my brother as an individual. Thank you, I feel it would have been so much harder to get through his funeral without your support. Thank you.
Winnie Rebello
3 months ago
Thank you to Sabrina and the team for all your help and support throughout this time of grief. Much appreciated.
malcolm conlan
4 months ago
I just wanted to extend my gratitude and appreciation from my family and I for honouring the life of my beloved mother through such a beautiful funeral service. From the moment we engaged your services, you have clearly taken great care of my mum and indeed myself and ensured a seamless and highly professional service. Every member of your team has been truly outstanding and dedicated to ensuring that my mother’s funeral was handled professionally and perfectly. All who attended were highly impressed and most grateful for how the service was conducted and how professional your team were as well as respectful to my late mother. Thank you again for helping me and my family to honour my mother’s life through your support and services.
Geraldine Grizzle
4 months ago
We are so happy with the services from Fupson and sons in memory of my mum, Nan. From the reaching out to Sabrina who received us with warmth kindness and empathy. Arrangements were put together very well. The actual venue has a chapel. We were able to hold the service there. which was very intimate. The whole preparation was done with great dignity. Thank you Sabrina Dwayne Anita and the our driver for the day. All went very well and felt at ease. I would highly recommend this funeral services.
LS Tsigarides
8 months ago
My grateful thanks to the team at Upsons; particularly Sabrina who talked us through the details of my Mother's funeral and produced amazing Order of Services. On the day, the funeral was dignified and treated with respect. I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending F Upsons.
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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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