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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.
Want to talk it through?
Free, no obligation.
Want to check with a specialist?
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Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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John G Hogg Funeral Directors was founded in 1992.
Our dedicated teams at our Pallion, Hendon and Farringdon funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.
"This was the third time we had entrusted the funeral arrangements for a family member to John G Hogg. At a very difficult time, John guided us through arrangements with a combination of efficiency, professionalism and sensitivity, for which we are very grateful."
— Rosemary Trotter (about John)
"Your professionalism and kindness provided great comfort. Couldn't have asked for a better sendoff for my dad, Jimmy Smart."
— Gemma Smart
"It was so kind of you to take personal care of our father and for showing so much care and compassion when dealing with us and the rest of the family. Forever grateful."
— R Gibson
"John and his team provided the highest level of care and support — nothing was ever too much trouble. Their compassion and attention to detail made an extremely difficult time much easier to bear."
— Vera Vincent (about John)
"Stuart guided us through every step with kindness, patience, and understanding. Everything was handled with the utmost dignity and respect, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Stuart helped us create a beautiful service that truly honoured Mam's life and the day went perfectly thanks to their calm and reassuring presence."
— Ashleigh Aiston (about Stuart)
"Stuart was our funeral director, he was exceptional from start to finish – pleasant, polite, and respectful in every interaction. He guided us with patience and understanding, taking the time to listen and ensuring every detail was handled with dignity. The day itself, everything ran seamlessly, which allowed us to focus on saying our goodbyes without stress."
— Joe Carlin (about Stuart)
Ashleigh Aiston
a month ago
We cannot thank the team at John Hogg enough for the care, compassion, and professionalism they showed while arranging our mam’s funeral. During such a difficult and emotional time, Stuart guided us through every step with kindness, patience, and understanding. Everything was handled with the utmost dignity and respect, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Stuart helped us create a beautiful service that truly honoured Mam’s life and the day went perfectly thanks to their calm and reassuring presence. We are so grateful for their support and would highly recommend them to anyone needing compassionate and professional funeral services. Thank you for helping us give Mam the send-off she deserved
Rosemary Trotter
2 months ago
This was the third time we had entrusted the funeral arrangements for a family member to John G Hogg. At a very difficult time, John guided us through arrangements with a combination of efficiency, professionalism and sensitivity, for which we are very grateful.
Vera Vincent
5 months ago
I would like to express my sincere thanks to John Hogg Funeral Directors and his excellent team for the sympathy, kindness, and professionalism shown to my family and me during the recent bereavement of my husband, Peter Vincent. From start to finish, John and his team provided the highest level of care and support — nothing was ever too much trouble. Their compassion and attention to detail made an extremely difficult time much easier to bear. Together with Father Andrew from St. Ignatius Church, we were very pleased with the service and the sensitive guidance we received throughout. I would highly recommend John Hogg Funeral Directors to anyone seeking professional and truly caring support during their time of need.
Gemma Smart
5 months ago
Thank you for your exceptional care and compassion during this difficult time. Your professionalism and kindness provided great comfort. Thanks for the empathy and professionalism you displayed during this difficult time. It's greatly appreciated. Couldn’t of asked for better sendoff for my dad, Jimmy smart. Kind regards, Gemma X
Joe Carlin
6 months ago
We recently entrusted John Higgs funeral directors with my dad’s funeral, and I cannot thank them enough for the care and professionalism shown throughout. Stuart was our funeral director, he was exceptional from start to finish – pleasant, polite, and respectful in every interaction. He guided us with patience and understanding, taking the time to listen and ensuring every detail was handled with dignity. The day itself, everything ran seamlessly, which allowed us to focus on saying our goodbyes without stress. I would wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone . Thank you
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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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