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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?
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Want to check with a specialist?
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Want to find out for sure?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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Payne and Sons Funeral Directors was founded in 2010.
Our dedicated teams at our Eastbourne and Hampden Park 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’
"Nothing was too much trouble and Sienna was kind and caring throughout so that we felt very confident leaving my husband and father in her care."
— Gill Taylor (about Sienna)
"We mainly dealt with a lovely lady Sharon, she really got us through our sad time — unfortunately my family have had to call on their services three times in the last 14 months."
— Steve Kimber (about Sharon)
"When I spoke of my Dad and his interests they managed to pick a celebrant who was perfect and to top it off she had known my Dad which made the service so much more personal."
— Laura Jackson (about Sharon)
"I have given 5/5 stars but would give them 500 if I could! They truly are a 'family firm' and the personal touch is nice."
— Harriet Tait
"Sienna, Karen and Lee made my auntie's mum's funeral the most comforting experience ever and made the whole event a blessing and for this we thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
— Leon Lavell (about Sienna, Karen, Lee)
"When I finally met her I wanted a hug not a handshake for the amount of care and help she had shown our mum and our family."
— Dee Mayo (about Sienna)
Karen West
Lee Howard
Funeral Director
Lee Howard is Christopher Howard's younger brother and now leads Payne & Sons Funeral Directors.
Lee Howard
Funeral Director
Lee Howard is the current leader of Payne & Sons Funeral Directors, and is the younger brother of Christopher Howard wh…
Lee Williams
Lee Williams
Gill Taylor
2 months ago
My children and I were so grateful to be looked after and guided by Sienna at Payne and Sons at this sad and difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble and Sienna was kind and caring throughout so that we felt very confident leaving my husband/father in her care. We would thoroughly recommend Payne & Sons.
Martyn Milligan
2 months ago
Recently used the services of this excellent funeral directors. The service we received was second to none and this included every member of staff that we met. We used their own chapel rather than the bigger crematorium and it was perfect. There was no rushing us out, no concerns about leaving for the next service, just a peaceful and beautifully delivered service.
Louise Alicia
4 months ago
Patient, Professional, Perfection. In such a daunting sad time I was greeted by the lovely Sienna who went above and beyond in explaining everything down to the fine little details to ensure that my mum had everything just how we wanted. On the day Lee was so patient and caring in going through what we wished for and ensuring that everything was perfect. The staff with Lee were so friendly and made the whole process much easier in a difficult time. I would highly recommend anyone to trust all at Payne & Sons with the job that they do. Thank you to all for making such a sad difficult time more manageable with ease.
Leon Lavell
3 months ago
First id like to start by saying that the staff at seaside branch are amazing,Sienna Karen and Lee made my aunties mums funeral the most comforting experience ever and made the whole event a blessing and for this we thank you from the bottom of our hearts,Your personal help and thoughts went along way with us and I couldn’t recommend them enough.So keep up the good work ok all the best from myself and Auntie Christine
Russell Cox
5 months ago
Payne & Sons have arranged both my Mother and Father in Laws funerals and I can honestly say that their level of professionalism, their understanding and sensitivity to our needs were 100% met. All the staff were extremely helpful from beginning to end, they were smart, friendly and polite and they made what was two very sad occasions a lot more bearable, they took control, were informative and were extremely supportive to our family and friends. Both of the funerals needed to be arranged quite quickly, one of them being held on 23rd December which wasn’t an issue for them, they reacted to all our family’s requests and nothing was to much trouble. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Payne & Sons funeral directors for the amazing job that the do. Regards Russ & Zoe
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Ready to speak to someone? A free, no-obligation call can help you understand the next steps.
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:
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
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