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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
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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"The personal service we received, the support we received was perfect."
— John Stillwell
"Gail helped us to arrange my dad's funeral, and she was wonderful. We're also very grateful to Manisha and the Celebrant, Caroline Adams, who made sure the service was perfect."
— Karen Hamilton (about Gail)
"From start to finish we were treated with respect, care and compassion."
— Anna Feenan
"They went above and beyond and made the worst experience a little easier for us. My dad's funeral was on the 23rd December 2014 and since then we have always been welcomed in to write a memory star for the christmas tree."
— Anna Feenan
"The care my dad got was beautiful, his funeral was perfect and for that I will always be grateful! I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did."
— Anna Feenan
"Between you, you made the hardest day of my life bearable."
— Karen Hamilton (about Gail)
Karen Hamilton
a year ago
Gail helped us to arrange my dad's funeral, and she was wonderful. We're also very grateful to Manisha and the Celebrant, Caroline Adams, who made sure the service was perfect. Between you, you made the hardest day of my life bearable.
John Stillwell
6 years ago
Fortunately, my involvement with funerals has been limited. However, the initial meetings and discussions relating to the actual funeral, the arrangements on the day and post service contact where as I imagined. The personal service we received, the support we received was perfect. Thank you to all concerned.
Anna Feenan
7 years ago
From start to finish we were treated with respect, care and compassion. They went above and beyond and made the worst experience a little easier for us. The care my dad got was beautiful, his funeral was perfect and for that I will always be grateful! My dads funeral was on the 23rd December 2014 which was so difficult with young children, and since then we have always been welcomed in to write a memory star for the christmas tree. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did. Family of Paul Chapman
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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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