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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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Hedley Jackson Funeral Directors is a family-owned and independently run funeral business based in Shaw, Oldham, serving the communities of Shaw, Oldham, Rochdale, Saddleworth and surrounding areas since 1958. The business was founded by Joyce and Hedley Jackson — Hedley originally a joiner who had worked for a local undertaker, and Joyce who was one of the first qualified female funeral directors in Northern England. Operating from their current premises at 48-52 Rochdale Road, Shaw — a site that Hedley developed himself following a compulsory purchase in 1968 — the business has remained in the family for three generations.
In 1996, Hedley and Joyce's daughter Debbie and her husband Ken took over the running of the firm, and their children Sally and Sam have since joined the business, both holding their NAFD Diplomas. The team is proud to have won the Pride in Oldham Business Award in 2005 and to be members of both the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD).
Hedley Jackson offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, including religious and non-religious funerals, woodland and green burials, horse-drawn hearses, pre-paid funeral plans, and private chapel and rest room facilities. Their fully air-conditioned premises and modern vehicle fleet reflect their commitment to the highest standards of care, with support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
"They were available to answer my questions any time and nothing was too much trouble. I cannot thank the Hedley Jackson family enough for the empathy and kindness shown to our family following the death of my husband."
— A Leach
"They turned out in the middle of the night and then did a home visit to accommodate family members. On the day were supportive to the end. Faultless and highly recommended."
— Dean Burgess
"The kindness, compassion, professionalism and even humour where appropriate, made a sad and stressful time easier to bear."
— Andrea Chadderton-Mulrooney
"They were beyond fantastic. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them and they really, really, took good care of our mother. Choose this company, they helped me and my family so much and we are forever grateful."
— Jonathan Ciantar
"I visited my husband in the chapel and he looked just like himself. It was a comforting experience. Sally handled every aspect of the funeral with sensitivity."
— A Leach (about Sally)
"Debbie and her team were such a reassuring presence on the day. She looked after my children and me, with the care and kindness of a mum. I can't explain what this meant, having lost my own incredible mum 6 months earlier."
— A Leach (about Debbie)
Debbie
Co-owner / Funeral Director
"Debbie and her team were such a reassuring presence on the day. She looked after my children and me, with the care and …"
Ken
Co-owner
Ken, husband of Debbie, has co-owned and helped run Hedley Jackson Funeral Directors since 1996.
Sally
Funeral Director
"I visited my husband in the chapel and he looked just like himself. It was a comforting experience. Sally handled every…"
Sam
Funeral Director
Sam, son of Debbie and Ken, holds a degree from Leeds Metropolitan University and a Masters from Salford University, an…
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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:
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