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Did the person who died own a property?
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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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What the probate process looks like
Apply for Grant of Probate
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A. Abbott & Sons is an independent, family-owned and run funeral director based at Bedford Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire. Established in 1885, the company has operated from the same premises for over a century, with the building having been carefully altered and refurbished over the years to meet modern needs, including full disabled access to all public areas — an achievement recognised with a Northamptonshire Business Environment Award.
The business is solely owned by Jonathan Hart-Abbott and Michael Hart, ensuring that families always know exactly who they are dealing with. The team includes qualified funeral directors Michael Hart-Abbott A.C.I.B. and Mr Jonathan L Hart-Abbott Dip.F.D., as well as funeral arrangers Beverley Sanders and Vicki Hart-Abbott. The Rushden branch features private chapels of rest and a service chapel that accommodates both religious and non-religious services.
A. Abbott & Sons offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, including traditional funerals, unattended direct cremations from £2,345, pre-paid funeral plans through Golden Charter, and a wide selection of coffins and urns. The fleet of funeral vehicles is composed of Mercedes E Class stretch limousines, reflecting the traditional values the company has upheld for over 130 years. The business is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
"Jonathan and the team were amazing from start to finish for our own private ceremony and burial. We were shown nothing but patience and respect, despite some hiccups along the way."
— Rachael Wix (about Jonathan)
"Michael Hart explained the Golden Charter Funeral Plan in a calm manner and at my pace. Each time A. Abbott & Sons is involved, I have found nothing but total professionalism, solemnity and compassion in the way all the staff conduct themselves."
— Jake Baker (about Michael Hart)
"I felt comforted to know that my Mum was in very safe hands and her funeral was according to her wishes. Abbotts offered such a caring and supportive service to the whole family."
— Elaine Dittman
"Nothing was too much trouble — they went above and beyond seeing to our requests, even obtaining a Morris Minor to carry dad to his funeral. It was exactly what we needed from start to finish."
— Vicki Harley (about Chris)
"Michael and his team held our hand throughout the process and nothing was too much trouble — making sure that our daughters funeral was organised with the greatest of respect and took away all the stress and worry off our shoulders."
— Ashok Kumar (about Michael)
"We felt like we were wrapped in cotton wool and that's just what we needed. The flowers were stunning and order of service perfect. We were called the afternoon mum passed away and told everything would be dealt with. And it was."
— Cookie Monster
Beverley Sanders
Funeral Arranger
Beverley Sanders is a funeral arranger at A. Abbott & Sons.
Beverley Sanders
Funeral Arranger
Beverley Sanders is involved in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Beverley Sanders
Funeral Arranger
Beverley Sanders handles funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Beverley Sanders
Funeral Arranger
Beverley Sanders works in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Beverley Sanders
Funeral Arranger
Beverley Sanders is involved in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Beverley Sanders
Funeral Arranger
Beverley Sanders is a funeral arranger at A. Abbott & Sons, helping families through the funeral planning process.
Beverley Sanders
Funeral Arranger
Beverley Sanders works in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Beverley Sanders
Funeral Arranger
Beverley Sanders handles funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Beverley Sanders
Funeral Arranger
Beverley Sanders works in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Jonathan Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
"Jonathan and the team were amazing from start to finish. We were shown nothing but patience and respect, despite some h…"
Jonathan L Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
"Jonathan and the team were amazing from start to finish. We were shown nothing but patience and respect, despite some h…"
Jonathan L Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
"Jonathan and the team were amazing from start to finish for our own private ceremony and burial. We were shown nothing …"
Jonathan L Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
"Jonathan and the team were amazing from start to finish. We were shown nothing but patience and respect, despite some h…"
Jonathan L Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
"Jonathan and the team were amazing from start to finish. We were shown nothing but patience and respect, despite some h…"
Jonathan L Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
"Jonathan and the team were amazing from start to finish for our own private ceremony and burial. We were shown nothing …"
Jonathan L Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
"Jonathan and the team were amazing from start to finish. We were shown nothing but patience and respect, despite some h…"
Jonathan L Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
"Jonathan and the team were amazing from start to finish. We were shown nothing but patience and respect, despite some h…"
Jonathan L Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
"Jonathan and the team were amazing from start to finish for our own private ceremony and burial. We were shown nothing …"
Michael Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
Michael Hart-Abbott A.C.I.B. is one of the sole owners and funeral directors at A. Abbott & Sons.
Michael Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
Michael Hart-Abbott A.C.I.B. is one of the sole owners and qualified funeral directors at A. Abbott & Sons, Rushden.
Michael Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
Michael Hart-Abbott A.C.I.B. is one of the sole owners and funeral directors at A. Abbott & Sons.
Michael Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
Michael Hart-Abbott A.C.I.B. is one of the sole owners and funeral directors at A. Abbott & Sons, an independent family…
Michael Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
Michael Hart-Abbott A.C.I.B. is one of the sole owners and funeral directors at A. Abbott & Sons.
Michael Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
Michael Hart-Abbott A.C.I.B. is one of the sole owners and funeral directors at A. Abbott & Sons.
Michael Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
Michael Hart-Abbott A.C.I.B. is one of the sole owners and funeral directors at A. Abbott & Sons.
Michael Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
Michael Hart-Abbott A.C.I.B. is one of the sole owners of A. Abbott & Sons, an independent family-owned funeral directo…
Michael Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
"Michael and his team held our hand throughout the process and nothing was too much trouble — making sure that our daugh…"
Vicki Hart-Abbott
Funeral Arranger
Vicki Hart-Abbott handles funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Vicki Hart-Abbott
Funeral Arranger
Vicki Hart-Abbott is a funeral arranger at A. Abbott & Sons, Rushden.
Vicki Hart-Abbott
Funeral Arranger
Vicki Hart-Abbott is involved in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Vicki Hart-Abbott
Funeral Arranger
Vicki Hart-Abbott works in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Vicki Hart-Abbott
Funeral Arranger
Vicki Hart-Abbott is involved in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Vicki Hart-Abbott
Funeral Arranger
Vicki Hart-Abbott works in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Vicki Hart-Abbott
Funeral Arranger
Vicki Hart-Abbott handles funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Vicki Hart-Abbott
Funeral Arranger
Vicki Hart-Abbott works in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Vicki Hart-Abbott
Funeral Arranger
Vicki Hart-Abbott is a funeral arranger at A. Abbott & Sons.
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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
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Free, no-obligation advice from Sail Probate
What happens next
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You'll receive a call
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If you need help later, call Sail Probate free:
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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
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If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
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