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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
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.
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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A modern family business with traditional values we care for our clients and their loved ones as we would our own to provide reassurance when it is needed most in helping clients celebrate the life of the person they’ve lost.
Everyone here shows dignity and respect AT ALL TIMES for everyone in our care and are committed to delivering value in everything we do.
"Once we decided upon Welham Jones everything was made simple, removing the stress and nothing was too much trouble — they dealt with everything, from designing the Order of Service to contacting the priest and arranging the organist."
— Lorraine Collard (about Robin)
"I cannot recommend them highly enough. Everything was spot on and they were all incredibly sympathetic and caring. I mean this in the nicest possible way — I hope not to see them in the near future, but if I do I would definitely be back in contact with them."
— Scott Davies (about Sharon)
"We couldn't have had a more professional, caring and helpful experience from Sharon in the office and the rest of the staff at a time when we were all feeling low because of our loss. They helped us throughout the process and were there whenever we needed anything."
— Mike Smart (about Sharon)
"Thanks to Welham Jones, I feel that dad received the send off he deserved. On the day, Janet and the team were absolutely brilliant, arriving early and taking the time to explain every step that would take place."
— Lorraine Collard (about Janet)
"She made what is a difficult time in life so bearable and left us with a sense of pride in how we were able to honour my Mother. I cannot thank them enough — everything was impeccable and we felt very supported throughout the whole process."
— barrie martin (about Sharon)
"I really didn't know anything about organising a funeral, and I was quite nervous about going in, but Sharon instantly put me at ease. She was so understanding, caring, helpful, and easy to talk to. She guided me through everything when I had no idea where to start. I'll always be grateful to Sharon for helping me through such a difficult time."
— Emma Reeks (about Sharon)
Emma Reeks
7 months ago
I cannot thank Welham Jones enough for making the hardest time of my life a little easier. Having lost my mum, a friend recommended that I speak to Sharon at Welham Jones about the funeral, and I am so glad she did. I really didn’t know anything about organising a funeral, and I was quite nervous about going in, but Sharon instantly put me at ease. She was so understanding, caring, helpful, and easy to talk to. She guided me through everything when I had no idea where to start. I’ll always be grateful to Sharon and for helping me through such a difficult time. On the day, the whole team were professional, compassionate, and respectful, which made all the difference. I would highly recommend them.
Lorraine Collard
a year ago
Dad’s funeral was handled brilliantly from the moment we enquired in the Chislehurst branch! Robin and Sharon were amazing! Once we decided upon Welham Jones everything was made simple, removing the stress and nothing was too much trouble, they dealt with everything! They arranged collecting dad, as he had passed away in hospital, and then began organising everything else. From designing the Order of Service, contacting the priest, arranging the organist, help with choosing the funeral package and deciding on the coffin and cars, everything was handled brilliantly On the day, Janet and the team were absolutely brilliant, arriving early and taking the time to explain every step that would take place. The cars were luxurious and we took a slow drive to the church arriving early, the day could not have been more perfect. Thanks to Welham Jones, I feel that dad received the send off he deserved, I would highly recommend their services.
barrie martin
a year ago
The level of service, professionalism and compassion from Welham Jones was beyond all expectation. Sharon in particular is so very approachable, kind and patient. Sharon understood completely what we envisaged for honouring my Mother and managed everything so efficiently. She made what is a difficult time in life so bearable and left us with a sense of pride in how we were able to honour my Mother. Simon and Sharon made sure the funeral and all the arrangements went smoothly. I cannot Thank them enough everything was impeccable and we felt very supported throughout the whole process.
Mike Smart
2 years ago
We used Welham Jones for my mother's funeral and we couldn't have had a more professional, caring and helpful experience from Sharon in the office and the rest of the staff - Janet and Michelle - at a time when we were all feeling low because of our loss. They helped us throughout the process and were there whenever we needed anything. Thoroughly recommend them.
Scott Davies
2 years ago
My mother passed away quite recently. Having never had to deal with a funeral before, I was not looking forward to dealing with this part. My wife and I walked into Welham Jones and was greeted by the lovely Sharon, in the Chislehurst branch. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Everything was spot on and they were all incredibly sympathetic and caring. I mean this in the nicest possible way, I hope not to see them in the near future but if I do I would definitely be back in contact with them. Many MANY thanks for your professionalism, kindness and care. Best wishes Scott Davies
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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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