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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: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors is a family business established in 1842 at Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. It has, either by inheritance or acquisition, remained in the family over seven generations.
We strive to deliver a first class service, one which would only be acceptable to a member of our own family.
"Received the warmest welcome from Neil & Amanda. Anyone who requires their services will be looked after with the greatest care and respect."
— Lisa Higginson (about Neil & Amanda)
"Alison and her team did a wonderful job, nothing was too much trouble. Alison was professional, courteous and very helpful and took the stress out of a sad day."
— Joanne Corner (about Alison)
"Alison showed great compassion when helping my wife choose from the options available in regards to her parents ashes. We would definitely recommend you and your services to our friends. Thank you Alison for your excellent caring professionalism."
— Mark Harcombe (about Alison)
"Thank you Ali for your incredible sensitivity, patience and understanding. Your professionalism and compassion made something we had never had to do before a little easier."
— tina eatmon (about Ali)
"The level of care and compassion shown to us by Ali went above and beyond - we really can not praise her highly enough. She is a huge asset to your company! From start to finish the attention to detail and personalisation was incredible ensuring we gave my uncle the very best send off."
— Sarah Gardiner (about Ali)
"Ali went the extra mile in the thoughtful things she did in saying goodbye to Mum that will remain in memories forever. Your incredible sensitivity, patience and understanding, and the wonderful care that you took in looking after our Dear mum was second to none."
— tina eatmon (about Ali)
Lisa Higginson
5 months ago
Called into Torquay office for a general enquiry, received the warmest welcome from Neil & Amanda, they are a 7th Generation family business and with a wealth of knowledge. Anyone who requires their services will be looked after with the greatest care & respect
Mark Harcombe
3 years ago
Alison showed great compassion when helping my wife choose from the options available in regards to her parents ashes. We purchased a beautiful tealight holder and a stunning memorial charm for her Pandora bracelet. We would definitely recommend you and your services to our friends. Thank you Alison for your excellent caring professionalism.
Joanne Corner
4 years ago
I would definitely recommend Alison and her team. My Fathers Funeral was held at the Crematorium and Alison and her team did a wonderful job, nothing was too much trouble. Alison was professional, courteous and very helpful and took the stress out of a sad day. So pleased that we chose this company.
tina eatmon
5 years ago
On behalf of myself and my family I would like to say a massive thank you to Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors in Torquay. In particular Ali. Thank you Ali for your incredible sensitivity, patience and understanding. Your professionalism and compassion made something we had never had to do before a little easier. The wonderful care that you took in looking after our Dear mum was second to non. Ali went the extra mile in the thoughtful things she did in saying goodbye to Mum that will remain in memories forever. We highly recommend Walter C. Parsons and when the time comes we will be using Walter C. Parsons again. Thank you again
clipzey boys only
6 years ago
On my half of my myself and my family we would thank Hugh Mills and Gaye funeral directors for arranging my uncle's funeral, in particular Ali. Ali was so just so incredibly amazing in every aspect of an extremly difficult time for my family. The level of care and compassion shown to us by Ali went above and beyond we really can not praise her highly enough. She is a huge asset to your company! From start to finish the attention to detail and personalisation was incredible ensuring we gave my uncle the very best send off. We would highly recommend your company to anyone in the future. Thank you all so much. Sarah Gardiner
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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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