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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.
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Apply for Grant of Probate
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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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A. Abbott & Sons (Rushden) Ltd is an independent, family-owned and run funeral director with a proud history stretching back to 1885. The company is solely owned by Jonathan Hart-Abbott and Michael Hart, ensuring that families know exactly who they are dealing with when they call upon their services. The Raunds branch, located at Brook Street, is one of three locations operated by the company, each offering a chapel of rest for families to visit their loved ones in a peaceful and private setting.
The company prides itself on providing 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 including traditional, wicker, willow, colourful, and children's coffins. Their fleet of Mercedes E Class stretch limousines reflects the traditional values the company has upheld for over a century.
A. Abbott & Sons is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is a member of professional associations including NAFD and SAIF. Their team of experienced funeral directors and arrangers are dedicated to providing compassionate, professional support to families during their most difficult times.
Beverley Sanders
Funeral Arranger
Beverley Sanders is a funeral arranger at A. Abbott & Sons, helping families through the process of arranging funerals.
Beverley Sanders
Funeral Arranger
Beverley Sanders works in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
Jonathan L Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director
Jonathan Hart-Abbott Dip.F.D. is one of the sole owners and funeral directors at A. Abbott & Sons.
Jonathan L Hart-Abbott
Funeral Director / Co-owner
Jonathan Hart-Abbott is a co-owner and qualified funeral director holding the Dip.F.D. qualification.
Michael Hart
Funeral Director / Co-owner
Michael Hart is a co-owner and funeral director at A. Abbott & Sons, holding the qualification A.C.I.B.
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.
Vicki Hart-Abbott
Funeral Arranger
Vicki Hart-Abbott is a funeral arranger at A. Abbott & Sons, assisting families with funeral arrangements.
Vicki Hart-Abbott
Funeral Arranger
Vicki Hart-Abbott works in funeral arranging at A. Abbott & Sons.
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If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
A quick call with a specialist can help you figure out what applies.
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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