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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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Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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Grassby Funeral Service is a family-run funeral director serving Shaftesbury and the surrounding areas in Dorset. Located at 27a High Street, Shaftesbury, they offer a sympathetic, discreet, and professional service to the local community, providing personal and practical assistance during one of life's most demanding occasions.
The team at Grassby Funeral Service is committed to taking complete responsibility for funeral arrangements when required, ensuring that families are guided through all legal requirements and personal formalities with care and confidence. A wide range of both standard and optional services are available, designed to accommodate individual needs and financial considerations.
Grassby Funeral Service is owned by Grassby & Sons Ltd, a subsidiary of Lighthouse Funerals Ltd, and is available 24 hours a day on 01747 440815. Their services include traditional burial, cremation, woodland or green burial, pre-payment funeral plans, and memorial masonry, making them a comprehensive resource for families in the Shaftesbury area.
"We recently used Grassby and were very pleased with the excellent and professional service we received, and would fully recommend."
— Ben and MA Cowdrey
"Maxine and her team were amazing from the day my husband passed away all the way through this heartbreaking process. Thank you so much from all the Preston family."
— Julia Preston (about Maxine)
"Maxine was excellent, from the time I made the first phone call, the day after our mum passed away right through to the funeral service, she guided my brother and I all the way through from start to finish with compassion and sympathy."
— Elaine Kellaway (about Maxine)
"Maxine and team have been with me all the way, making sure not only that my partner was treated with respect and making sure everything ran smoothly, they also took the time to make sure I was ok and looked after. For all the love and support, thank you so much Maxine and team."
— Sharon Moore (about Maxine)
Julia Preston
4 years ago
Maxine and her team were amazing from the day my husband passed away all the way through this heartbreaking process. Thankyou so much from all the Preston family. X
Ben and MA Cowdrey
6 years ago
We recently used Grassby and were very pleased with the excellent and professional service we received, and would fully recommend.
Elaine d fewKellaway wayutching mazel q2
7 years ago
Maxine was excellent, from the time I made the first phone call, the day after our mum passed away right through to the funeral service, she guided my brother and I all the way through from start to finish with compassion and sympathy
Sharon Moore
8 years ago
My partner was laid to rest today and Maxine and team have been with me all the way , making sure not only that my partner was treated with respect and making sure everything ran smoothly,they also took the time to make sure I was ok and looked after.for all the love and support ,thank you so much Maxine and team xxx Sharon Asquith x
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If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
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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