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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.
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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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Swanns Funeral Services is located at 4 Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, and is part of the Central England Co-operative family of funeral homes. With over 100 years of professional care, the branch is dedicated to supporting families through one of life's most difficult times, offering compassionate and personalised services around the clock, 24 hours a day, every day.
The team at Swanns Funeral Services in Loughborough prides itself on being by the side of families from the very first phone call, guiding them through all necessary arrangements and providing continued support beyond the day of the funeral itself. Their services include personalised life celebrations, creative floral tributes, memorial tributes and keepsakes, and free grief chat bereavement support, ensuring every farewell is as unique and meaningful as the life being celebrated.
In addition to funeral arrangements, Swanns Funeral Services offers assistance with funeral plans, wills and probate, and accepts a range of payment options including BACS, cash, Mastercard, and Visa. The branch can be reached directly on 01509 263032, and their local team is on hand at every step to provide the guidance and care families need.
"Thank you so much, from start to finish your service couldn't have been better."
— steveandvera Abell
"Very professional and empathetic throughout. A very good local funeral directors firm. Thank you to Louisa and the team."
— DG Legal (about Louisa)
"Was treated with dignity and compassion by all staff. Thank you for helping make the so beautiful."
— Lucia Hawalewicz
"Thank you for making our little girls funeral such a beautiful and special send off. My partner and I are so grateful to you all, but a special thanks to Belinda and Neil. Excellent and professional service from lovely people."
— Gemma Smith (about Belinda and Neil)
"At such a sad time of losing my wife Julie after 46 years, I would just like to say a very big thank you to Swanns Funeral Home. They didn't rush you into decisions, everything was always helpful advice. A big thank you to all staff, especially Tracey for expertly sorting everything out."
— Geoffrey Redman (about Tracey)
Jacqueline Palmer
3 years ago
I would recommend that this funeral "service" be avoided at all costs especially emotionally. The Funeral Director was bullying, rude and aggressive. This is my only recourse to warn people to seek comfort elsewhere.
Paul Johnson
4 years ago
After a terrible and very unprofessional experience I have had with Swanns I would advise anyone to stay well away from this funeral home. After someone close to you passes away you need to know your in good hands which is the absolute opposite to how I felt. I phoned up to start the arrangements for my daughters funeral and the initial phone call was excellent, they sent me the information through then went onto book an appointment to make the arrangements, I had to wait 8 days for this appointment then when I arrived at the office they informed me it had been changed to a telephone appointment, which I did not want anyway, but to make things worse the telephone appointment was with co-operative funeral care in Coalville not even Swanns. I decided I had lost all faith and went to Kriss Morrison Cooper who all the way through were excellent and very professional taking amazing care of our daughter, save yourself time and AVOID Swanns
Geoffrey Redman
5 years ago
At such a sad time of losing my wife Julie after 46 years,i would just like to say a very big thank you to Swanns Funeral Home.There were definitely the right choice.Very professional,everything went exactly as planned,nothing was too much trouble.They didn't rush you into decisions,everything was always helpful advice.I would like to say a big thank you all staff,especially Tracey for expertly sorting everything out.Thank You from Geoff Redman & daughter Michelle
Terri
5 years ago
They did a nice job for the funeral, but after they was rushing for money, had to ring to sort things out then ended up having to chase them to finish off payments. And today we bury the ashes they wasn’t there, had to ring they didn’t know anything had to wait for them to ring back while waiting at cemetery then finally one turned up with ashes he put it in and left no words no respect nothing what a let down. Will not be using again.
Lucia Hawalewicz
2 months ago
Was treated with dignity and compassion by all staff. Thank you for helping make the so beautiful.
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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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