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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.
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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.
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Apply for Grant of Probate
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Pay debts & tax
Distribute the estate
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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.
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Sterry Funeral Service (incorporating Sterry's of Hythe) was founded in 2003.
Our dedicated teams at our Hythe and Folkestone 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.
"Since I only had a limited time in England, they made everything possible so that I could go home with peace of mind. I'll never forget that."
— Gabriele Schmitt (about Jeanette, Heidi)
"Being 12,000 miles away in Australia, Jeanette and Heidi made the whole procedure for my mother's funeral seem very easy. Quite honestly, without their help we would still be trying to sort the funeral."
— Maxwell Doggy (about Jeanette, Heidi)
"Jeanette even phoned my daughter to make sure I was ok after our initial meeting. The communication they had with my daughter was amazing. We have even now moved my plan over to the team for when the time comes."
— Stephenie Hobbs (about Jeanette, Heidi, Ashley)
"They weren't just providing a service; they were helping a grieving family give their loved one a dignified farewell. The team was consistently patient, thorough, and considerate."
— mastito titomasta (Hiro) (about Jeanette, Heidi, Ashley)
"5 stars is not enough for them — they deserve 1000 stars. You will not go wrong putting your loved one in this company's safe hands. They are very passionate about their work and you know from start to finish you are safe with them."
— Jacquie Hatfield (about Jen, Heidi)
"I must have been there for an hour and by the time I left, Jen and myself were laughing like a couple of teenagers. Tears pouring down our cheeks... Jen saw something in me. On the inside I was close to breaking a lot of the time. However, Jen kept on pushing, just a little nudge every so often to get the job done. I cannot thank her enough for this."
— Will Duke (about Jen)
Clive Sterry
Funeral Director
With over 30 years' experience, Clive Sterry is the founder of Sterry Funeral Service, established in Folkestone in 200…
Clive Sterry
Funeral Director
With over 30 years' experience, Clive Sterry is the Funeral Director at Sterry Funeral Service, renowned for compassion…
Clive Sterry
Funeral Director
Clive Sterry is the Funeral Director with over 30 years' experience, having established Sterry Funeral Service in Folke…
Nicky Stanton
Funeral Arranger
Nicky Stanton supports Funeral Director Clive Sterry and is praised by customers for her compassionate, professional se…
Nicky Stanton
Funeral Arranger
Nicky Stanton supports Funeral Director Clive Sterry and is praised by families for her exceptional compassion, profess…
Nicky Stanton
Funeral Arranger
Nicky Stanton supports Funeral Director Clive Sterry and is renowned for her compassionate and professional service. Sh…
Janet Tsagarakis
a month ago
Sterry Funeral Service Hythe, was the perfect choice to arrange my husbands local funeral service and his repatriation to Greece. They were thoughtful and kind throughout the whole process. Even though the repatriation was sometimes difficult and complicated, their service to us was brilliant. They contantly kept us informed of what was happening and helped in any way possible. Special thanks to Jenny who went above and beyond her duty to make things happen. We are all very grateful to you. We were in a safe pair of hands.
Stephenie Hobbs
2 months ago
*Posting on behalf of my Dad* My wife sadly passed on the 14th of May and myself and my daughter, sat and read reviews before deciding who to go with. I had walked passed the funeral home several times with my wife, and she always said how lovely the front of the home looked. I can honestly say that the whole team are brilliant, empathetic and supportive throughout the whole process. From Heidi and Jeanette, to Ashley. Jeanette even phone my daughter to make sure I was ok after our initial meeting. The communication they had with my daughter was amazing. Really helpful. I cant thank them enough. We have even now moved my plan over to the team for when the time comes.
Maxwell Doggy
2 months ago
Being 12,000 miles away in Australia Jeanette and Heidi made the whole procedure for my Mothers funeral seem very easy. They were very helpful and quite honestly without their help we would still be trying to sought the funeral. Cynthia Gorrie
Peter THOMPSON
4 months ago
Pretty faultless service. Both at the office in Hythe and at the funeral burial service. Nothing was left to chase up Kept well informed and links were provided to deal directly with the vicar. So many thanks to Jeanette, Heidi, Ashley and his team.
Svetlana Adams
4 months ago
I would like to express my gratitude to Steery's in Hythe for the excellent customer service helping me arrange my husband's funeral - Jeanette, Heidi, Linda, Trevor and the whole team together with Helen from Firmager Funeral Services in New Romney who looked after and kept my husband nicely till the Funeral day. The Funeral went really well as planned. Thank you for always going the extra mile!. I appreciate your hard work and commitment to making me feel valued. Thank you for all you do! I genuinely appreciated your help with Warren's Funeral ceremony / Buriel. It made things so much easier to me Your support during that time was exactly what I needed—thank you so much.
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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:
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