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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
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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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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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Tomlinson & Windley Funeral Directors is an independent funeral service based at 271 Western Road, Crookes, Sheffield. Operating as a trading name of John Heath & Sons, the firm is owned and run by Adam and Jason Heath, who represent the sixth generation of the Heath family to serve the Sheffield community. With over 140 years of history, John Heath & Sons is considered one of the oldest and largest family-owned funeral directors in the North of England.
Tomlinson & Windley offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, covering all aspects of arrangement from transportation and newspaper announcements to flowers and printed orders of service. The team supports families through every step of the process, including cremation and burial, non-religious and humanist funerals, and green and woodland burials. Their chapel of rest provides a peaceful space for families to spend time with their loved ones.
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Tomlinson & Windley is committed to providing compassionate, professional support at any hour. They also offer pre-paid funeral plan options, ranging from standard plans to fully bespoke traditional services, giving families peace of mind and the opportunity to plan ahead at today's prices.
"Having never dealt with organising a funeral before I felt grateful for the guidance and help received by Fiona. She explained everything and ensured that every detail of Dad's funeral went just as myself and my Sister wanted. I cannot thank everyone enough for making the day run seamlessly."
— Sally Bennett (about Fiona)
"We were so pleased with the compassion and empathy shown by Fiona whilst arranging the burial. It made the whole process so much easier. On the day, the men bringing the coffin to church were so respectful and helpful and made the whole experience so much easier to bear."
— Nicola Winbow (about Fiona)
"My husband died suddenly in hospital as a result of post operative complications. It was a devastating shock. Fiona was calm, caring and sympathetic and offered excellent advice, without trying to push us into anything we weren't comfortable with — nothing was too much trouble. The funeral ran very smoothly and we weren't rushed at any point, making the day stress free for us all."
— Chris Keighley (about Fiona)
"Words are not even enough to express how amazing Fiona has truly been — from helping us plan the wonderful funeral for my amazing dad, to making us feel as comfortable as she possibly could at Chapel Of Rest, to helping me sort the ashes jewellery. She went above and beyond, always checking in, always making me feel so welcome. You are the most kind hearted, genuine person I have ever met and we will forever be thankful."
— Nikki Rattican (about Fiona)
"Fiona made this possible, she made it feel homely when visiting him, played him music, kept chatting to him and the funeral itself was the most perfect funeral ever. There is nothing worse than losing a son at the age of 28... You can only hope you celebrate their life by giving them the send off they deserved."
— Rachel Beckett (about Fiona)
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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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