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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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Kavanagh and Coates Funeral Services was founded in 2003.
Our dedicated teams at our Heywood funeral home 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.
"Stephanie was lovely and made the whole experience much easier than we could ever have imagined. A huge thank you to all the team for making the day run so smoothly."
— Helen Clark (about Stephanie)
"Dave was compassionate and professional in supporting us. He listened to us and ensured that our dad's service was exactly as we wanted it, helping us to honour our dad in the way he would have wanted."
— C Connor (about Dave)
"Clare has taken care of Dad from picking him up from the home, up to and including the final day. She is absolutely brilliant — professional but loving and caring at this sad time. Nothing is too much trouble."
— PHIL Ball (about Clare)
"I cannot thank Sam enough for all the effort and care that went into ensuring my Dad's funeral ran smoothly. You and Claire have been amazing the last few weeks and made a very emotional time in my life much easier. I will be forever grateful."
— Carley McLaughlin (about Sam)
"I personally felt Sam guided me beautifully in being with my mum in the chapel of rest. Their services go above and beyond — they guide you to your own personal requirements and totally respect your loved ones."
— Jenny Wood (about Sam)
"Clare felt like a trusted friend by the time the funeral was over. Everything went like clockwork and with very little input required from us. You don't know how much we appreciated your care and professionalism."
— Michelle Hornsey (about Clare)
Michelle Hornsey
a month ago
Our mums recent funeral was handled by Kavanagh & Coates and I cannot recommend them more highly. My brother, sister and I were looked after by Clare who was absolutely amazing and felt like a trusted friend by the time the funeral was over. Everything went like clockwork and with very little input required from us. Thank you to everyone involved you dont know how much we appreciated your care and professionalism.
Jenny Wood
2 months ago
Myself & my three sisters was welcomed & comforted with their service in January & February , they looked after our mum & dad, their services go above & beyond , they guide you to your own personal requirements & blend their appearances with your arrangements , they respect totally your loved ones , I personally felt Sam guided me beautifully in being with my mum in the chapel of rest
PHIL Ball
4 months ago
7/10/2025 We have just used Kavanagh&Coates Funeral services for our Dad, Dennis Ball.They recommended a funeral plan after Mums funeral 5years ago,and was worth doing. We would like to say they have been absolutely brilliant, everything went like clockwork and we had nothing to worry about. Clare who has been taking care of us is lovely, nothing is to much trouble.She has taken care of Dad from picking him up from the home,upto and including the the final Day.She is still organising as we speak. Myself and the Family would like to thank you and Clare especially for being so professional but loving and caring at this sad time. Highly recommended Phil Ball and the family
Carley McLaughlin
8 months ago
From my very first phone call, to arriving at the wake venue, the support and care that I received was unbelievable! I can not thank Sam enough for all the effort and care that went into ensuring my Dad's funeral run smoothly. You and Claire have been amazing the last few weeks and made a very emotional time in my life much easier. A wonderful professional service provided, I will be forever grateful
C Connor
a year ago
Thank you to Kavanagh and Coates for the excellent service and care you provided to us for my dad's funeral. Dave was compassionate and professional in supporting us through this. He listened to us and ensured that our dad's service was exactly as we wanted it, offering advice and guidance. Thank you to Dave and the team in helping us to honour our dad in the way he would have wanted.
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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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