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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
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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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H Biffen & Sons Ltd is an independent family-run funeral directors based in Bridgwater, Somerset, with a proud history stretching back to 1920 when Harry Biffen established the business as a Taxi and Limousine company. Over the decades, the firm evolved into a dedicated funeral service, becoming formally registered as H Biffen And Sons Ltd on 13th December 1946. The business has remained firmly in family hands across multiple generations, with Harry's sons Bill and Ron, then Bill's son John, and most recently John's daughter Sarah joining the firm in 2003, continuing the family tradition of caring, personal service.
Located at 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater, the firm offers a Private Chapel of Rest and a welcoming office for families to make arrangements. Their dedicated team can assist with every aspect of funeral planning, from coffin and flower provision to publishing obituaries and managing charitable donations. Whether families seek a simple, traditional, or bespoke farewell, H Biffen & Sons tailors each service to the individual.
The firm is also an approved provider of Golden Charter pre-paid funeral plans, allowing individuals to plan ahead and fix funeral costs for peace of mind. With over a century of serving the Somerset community, H Biffen & Sons is renowned for its compassionate, dignified, and highly personal approach, treating every family they meet as a new friend.
"Our family was looked after beautifully by the whole team at Biffens, from the first appointment right through to the day of the funeral a month later. Every little detail we requested was looked after."
— Martin Robinson-Jones
"Sarah made us all feel at ease and ensured the day went smoothly. A wonderful, friendly, compassionate and professional service."
— brian Hutchison (about Sarah)
"Having suffered three terrible losses in the last couple of years things were difficult and very emotional. The Biffen's and their staff did everything to ease the pain and made the process so easy. Great people providing a great service with real care, respect and dignity."
— Garrie Wynn
"They didn't rush me to make decisions and helped me come up with ways to give my late wife the send off she deserved. From start to finish all the staff were amazing."
— Peter Plume (about Sarah)
"You held our hands and guided us through the whole process, so that he had the send off he deserved. Kind, caring and respectful from the moment we contacted you."
— Elise De viell
"A special mention must go to Emily who was absolutely wonderful to deal with and nothing was too much trouble or any question too stupid, the way she looked after us was caring, compassionate and friendly. You really did make it a very personal service and helped us to say goodbye to Betty with the utmost dignity and care."
— Martin Robinson-Jones (about Emily)
Emily
Team Member
"A special mention must go to Emily who was absolutely wonderful to deal with and nothing was too much trouble or any qu…"
John
Funeral Director
John, son of Bill Biffen, joined the firm in 1944 and has worked alongside the family for many decades, continuing the …
Sarah
Funeral Director
"They didn't rush me to make decisions and helped me come up with ways to give my late wife the send off she deserved. F…"
Sarah
Funeral Director
"They didn't rush me to make decisions and helped me come up with ways to give my late wife the send off she deserved. F…"
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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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