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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.
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Probate might not be needed
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We need a bit more info
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Forsey and Son Independent Funeral Directors, based in Somerton, Somerset, is a family-run firm founded in 1946 by Wilfred Albert Forsey. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, the business is led by Chairman Adrian Forsey and his son Samuel Forsey, and remains committed to providing a personal, professional, and sympathetic service with complete flexibility to meet the needs of every family they serve.
The firm offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, from unattended direct cremations and attended simple cremations, to fully bespoke funeral arrangements tailored to each family's wishes. They also offer pre-planning services, memorial masonry, and a bereavement support group called STEPS, led by their Bereavement and Outreach Lead. Their forward-thinking approach includes hybrid vehicles, willow coffins, and support for green burial sites.
Forsey and Son are proud members of both SAIF (The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors) and NAFD (The National Association of Funeral Directors), adhering to strict codes of practice and undergoing regular inspections. The firm is known for flexible payment terms, strong community ties, and a diverse, experienced team dedicated to delivering a high standard of care during one of life's most challenging moments.
"Forsey and Son contributed to making Mums funeral a truly memorable occasion for all the family. We couldn't be more pleased, it was beautiful just as we had requested."
— Kim Pike (about Deborah Goldsmith)
"I am really grateful to Forsey and Son for all the support and kindness they have shown me during the months since Mike passed away. I can't believe how well everything fell into place because of their skill in co-ordinating all the different aspects."
— VALERIE FRASER (about Michael Knight)
"I think he recognised that we wanted an informal and a very personal goodbye; which was totally achieved. Glyn was empathetic and able to make changes or organise new requests at very short notice. Nothing was too much trouble. We totally trusted their recommendations."
— Bear (about Glyn)
"Thank you so much Debbie, secretary Ali and everyone there for making such a difficult time in my life a bearable experience - you were all wonderful. Debbie was completely understanding of all my wishes for mum's funeral and she ensured that everything ran smoothly on the day."
— Cher Sinfield (about Debbie)
"I will always remember her wonderful kindness and professionalism. Sally from Forsey and Son was amazingly patient with me and made the whole process seem less daunting. She gently kept me ticking along with all the decisions I had to make."
— Melissa de Beaujeu (about Sally)
"Forsey & Son went above and beyond our expectations. Sally took us through all the options with patience and care. They were proactive in keeping us informed and even fetched a missing item from the hospital and ensured it was returned promptly. On the day, the utmost care and respect was shown towards Mum and the family and made a difficult day much easier."
— sharon rupp (about Sally)
Adrian Forsey
Chairman and Funeral Director
Adrian Forsey has worked within the funeral industry for more than 30 years and is the Chairman of Forsey and Son. He w…
Adrian Forsey
Chairman and Funeral Director
Adrian Forsey has worked within the funeral industry for more than 30 years and was delighted in 2017 to welcome his so…
Adrian Forsey
Chairman and Funeral Director
Adrian Forsey has worked within the funeral industry for more than 30 years. He was delighted in 2017 to welcome his so…
David Salmon
Funeral Director
David Salmon
Funeral Director
David Salmon
Funeral Director
David Salmon is a Funeral Director at Forsey and Son.
Debbie Gates Goldsmith
Funeral Director
"Thank you so much Debbie, secretary Ali and everyone there for making such a difficult time in my life a bearable exper…"
Debbie Gates Goldsmith
Funeral Director
"Funeral Director Debbie was lovely to me; completely understanding of all my wishes for mum's funeral. Thank you for ma…"
Debbie Gates Goldsmith
Funeral Director
"Funeral Director Debbie was lovely to me; completely understanding of all my wishes for mum's funeral. Thank you so muc…"
Glyn Thomas
"I think he recognised that we wanted an informal and a very personal goodbye; which was totally achieved. Glyn was empa…"
Glyn Thomas
Funeral Director
"Glyn was empathetic and able to make changes or organise new requests at very short notice. Nothing was too much troubl…"
Glyn Thomas
Funeral Director
"I think he recognised that we wanted an informal and a very personal goodbye; which was totally achieved. Glyn was empa…"
Helen Forsey
Organist and Company Director
Helen Forsey
Organist and Company Director
Helen Forsey serves as Organist and Company Director at Forsey and Son.
Helen Forsey
Organist and Company Director
Jackie Crockwell
Funeral Director
Jackie Crockwell is a Funeral Director at Forsey and Son.
Jackie Crockwell
Funeral Director
Lee Fagan-D'Oris
Funeral Director
Lee Fagan-D'Oris
Funeral Director
Lee Fagan-D'Oris
Funeral Director
Lee Fagan-D'Oris is a Funeral Director at Forsey and Son.
Mandy Mellford
Memorial Manager
Mandy Mellford
Memorial Manager
Mandy Mellford serves as Memorial Manager at Forsey and Son.
Mandy Mellford
Memorial Manager
Sally Lock
Funeral Director
"I will always remember her wonderful kindness and professionalism. Right from the start Sally was amazingly patient wit…"
Sally Lock
Funeral Director
"I will always remember her wonderful kindness and professionalism. Right from the start Sally was amazingly patient wit…"
Sally Lock
Funeral Director
"Forsey & Son went above and beyond our expectations. Sally took us through all the options with patience and care. They…"
Samuel Forsey
Managing Director and Funeral Director
Samuel Forsey joined the family business in 2017 and serves as Managing Director and Funeral Director, continuing the f…
Samuel Forsey
Managing Director and Funeral Director
Samuel Forsey joined the family business in 2017 and serves as Managing Director and Funeral Director.
Samuel Forsey
Managing Director and Funeral Director
Samuel Forsey joined the family business in 2017 and serves as Managing Director and Funeral Director.
Sue White
Secretary
Sue White serves as Secretary at Forsey and Son.
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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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