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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
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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Ian Hazel Funerals Ltd is a family-owned funeral directors based in Sutton Coldfield, established in 1987. The business was founded by Ian Hazel, a fourth-generation funeral director who joined the family trade in 1977 and set up his own independent business after the former family firm was acquired by Hodgson Holdings. With its head office at 274 Lichfield Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, the company has grown to serve the wider West Midlands area including Streetly, Kingstanding, Erdington, Lichfield, and Walsall.
Ian Hazel Funerals prides itself on providing a personal, caring, and dignified funeral service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their qualified and dedicated staff are committed to supporting families through every step of the funeral arrangement process, offering a comprehensive range of services including traditional funerals, children's funerals, pre-paid funeral plans, and bereavement support. The team is also happy to visit families in their own home at a convenient time.
As proud members of the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors), Ian Hazel Funerals upholds the highest professional standards. Their ethos is summed up by their guiding principle: 'Holding your hand every step of the way.'
"Throughout seven years of partnership we have found them to be personal and professional, sharing in our desire to offer families the highest standard of service."
— Ashes into Glass
"A thoroughly professional company that provide an excellent, sympathetic and intuitive service on a sad day."
— Nick D
"The atmosphere was warm and welcoming for the solemn occasion. Ian Hazel funerals were sensitive to the family's needs and everything went smoothly."
— Pam Neaves
"All aspects of the whole service and preparations went beautifully smoothly, with great care and compassion - with attention to detail. All staff members were very helpful and particularly caring."
— Keith Nicolson
"That is testament to the professional, caring & compassionate way we have been treated as a family. When the time comes when we need these services again we will use Ian Hazel's."
— Caroline Green (about Sue)
"We were guided by Sue with expertise but most importantly genuine care. No detail was left unturned, all arrangements were attended to."
— Caroline Green (about Sue)
Amy Hazel
Staff Member
Amy Hazel is a member of the Ian Hazel Funerals team.
Ian Hazel
Funeral Director, Dip F.D, B.I.E
Ian Hazel is a fourth-generation Funeral Director who joined the family business of A. Hazel and Sons in 1977. In 1987,…
James Horne
Staff Member
James Horne is a member of the Ian Hazel Funerals team.
Sue Browne
Staff Member
"We were guided by Sue with expertise but most importantly genuine care. No detail was left unturned, all arrangements w…"
Tim Bartlett
Staff Member
Tim Bartlett is a member of the Ian Hazel Funerals team.
Pam Neaves
5 months ago
I attended the funeral of a close family friend in Sutton Coldfield.The atmosphere was warm and welcoming for the solemn occasion.Ian Hazel funerals were sensitive to the family's needs and everything went smoothly, I can highly recommend this independent, family run funeral business.
Caroline Green
5 months ago
Unfortunately we have had to use the services of Ian Hazel on a few occasions, however that is testament to the professional, caring & compassionate way we have been treated as a family. No detail was left unturned, all arrangements were attended to & we were guided by Sue with expertise but most importantly genuine care. When the time comes when we need these services again we will use Ian Hazel's.
Ashes into Glass
9 months ago
Throughout the seven years which we have worked in partnership with Ian Hazel Funerals we have found them to be personal and professional and sharing in our desire to offering their families with the highest standard of service.
Nick D
4 years ago
A thoroughly professional company that provide an excellent, sympathetic and intuitive service on a sad day.
Keith Nicolson
6 years ago
Ian Hazel Funerals conducted a funeral for a very good family friend in 2014 and all aspects of the whole service and preparations went beautifully smoothly, with great care and compassion - with attention to detail. All staff members were very helpful and particularly caring. Highest possible recommendation.
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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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