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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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Maunders Funeral Service was founded in 2014.
Our dedicated teams at our Paignton 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.
"Nothing was too much trouble and they could not be faulted at any stage. The celebrant Sharon was patient and described my husband as if she knew him as well as including all our requests to complete a beautiful service."
— Lesley Vinter (about Kathryn)
"Care and consideration to what was needed for each individual family is amazing. Kathryn was amazing support to us as a family any time we couldn't get hold of Jenny — absolutely amazing, caring funeral service."
— Richard Wills (about Kathryn & Jenny)
"They made a sad mournful time of losing my beautiful, precious mum, a happy celebration of her life. The most kind and caring people I've ever met."
— Elaine Turner (about Jenny & Kathryn)
"My late husband would have been very proud with his send off. Mark checked in to see if there was anything I needed. An amazing team in difficult times."
— Marie Shute (about Mark)
"She knew exactly what I needed and was able to offer brilliant suggestions to make the whole, heartbreaking process so much more bearable. Her kindness and caring nature shine through."
— Julie Harrison (about Jenny)
"Jenny made lots of enquiries and Kathryn even went on a Sunday course to learn how to do hand casting, so she could get it right for me. She did an amazing job, now I can hold mums hand forever. These little things mean so much, and nothing is too much trouble for these wonderful ladies."
— Elaine Turner (about Kathryn & Jenny)
Chloe Wood
2 months ago
Just wanted to pop on and leave a comment for Kathryn in maunders in Paignton - I called her last minute on Friday evening regarding some memorial cards, she sent me an email instantly and by Monday morning had ordered them with an urgent request - by Monday evening she had emailed me a copy and made sure I was happy with them before we went ahead. she was absolutely lovely to be around, could have spent hours talking to her.
Andrew Bell
2 months ago
We were extremely thankful to Kathryn and all the staff at Maunders for all the support and care given to us in organising our Step Mothers funeral. The celebrant you recommended Alison was extremely helpful and caring and spent a great deal of time with us in the preparation of the service. Many Many thanks on behalf of all the Bell family, we couldn't have arranged the Cremation without your connection.
alan davies
2 months ago
13/01/2026 - My sincere thanks to Kathryn & Mark at Maunders Funeral Service (Paignton) Kathryn was so helpful with the planning of my Fathers Funeral (and my late Mothers two years ago) On the day of both Funerals both Mark & Kathryn were very attentive, professional and caring along with all the other staff at Maunders. I would highly recommend Maunders when in time of need. Alan Davies
Lesley Vinter
7 months ago
Excellent service and lovely friendly manner from Kathryn. Her attitude and information was helpful from the start, every aspect being made clear to us. Equally all our questions and requests throughout were responded to by the staff in a positive and caring manner. Nothing was too much trouble and they could not be faulted at any stage, including the conduct of the service itself. I would also like to share our appreciation of the celebrant Sharon who was patient and interacted with us carefully to describe my husband as if she knew him as well as including all our requests to complete a beautiful service. Thank you to all.
Marie Shute
7 months ago
Maunders were very professional from start to finish. Mark and his team were fantastic and everything I wanted was executed with precision. Mark checked in to see if there was anything I needed. My late husband would have been very proud with his send off. The celebrant Sharon also checked in to see if I ever needed anything. An amazing team in difficult times.
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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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