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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.
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Adam & Greenwood Funeral Home LLP is an independent, female-owned, third-generation family business with over 20 years of experience providing dignified and personalised funeral services. Based at 185 New London Road in central Chelmsford, Essex, the branch serves families across the local area with compassion, care, and professional support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Chelmsford branch is home to the company's Hall of Remembrance, a peaceful and dignified setting in central Chelmsford that seats up to 100 guests and offers the option to hold a wake on site — providing a calm, meaningful alternative to traditional crematorium services. The team offers a wide range of services including simple and personalised funeral services, traditional services, burials, cremations, repatriation, ashes burials and scatterings, memorials, coffins and caskets, and prepaid funeral plans.
Adam & Greenwood are proud members of both the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), and have been recognised as Golden Charter Funeral Planner of the Year for their region on multiple occasions. The team is committed to supporting families of all faiths, cultures, and beliefs, ensuring every funeral is tailored to the individual wishes and values of those they serve.
"Tina Pettengale was especially helpful, recommending Lee Shortall as celebrant and arranging all aspects of the funeral and tribute to mum in accordance with our wishes. I can't praise Adam & Greenwood highly enough at what was a very difficult time for us."
— June Gosling (about Tina Pettengale)
"My sister and daughter told me mum was covered with beautiful lace and looked beautiful and peaceful. That gave me the confidence to step into the room to pay my respects, and I have no regrets. I came away feeling at peace knowing that mum had been handled with the utmost dignity, kindness and respect."
— Mandy Humphries
"Matt was absolutely fantastic helping to arrange my dad's funeral. He kept in touch and was very supportive and kind when I got understandably upset. The whole process went very smoothly and the service itself was a fitting tribute to my dad."
— Mrs B (about Matt)
"I feel we received such a wonderful, personal and sensitive service. From our very first contact, throughout the weeks of arrangements and on the day, everyone helped make a very sad time more bearable. Their level of service and care exceeded any expectations — this is the 5th service they have done for our family over the years."
— Jennie Lewis (about Matt)
"Casey was so caring and considerate right from the outset, despite us all being extremely emotional after our mum passed suddenly and unexpectedly. I came away feeling at peace knowing that mum had been handled with the utmost dignity, kindness and respect throughout her time in their care, all the way through to her next journey."
— Mandy Humphries (about Casey)
"The compassion love and care were shown to both myself and family from the 1st meeting with Matt to arrange the funeral. Nothing was too much for them — every question and every detail was amazing. The request we had made for the flowers on top of the coffin were the exact ones we had asked for, as each rose represented a grandchild and great grandchild. They cared for my husband with utmost dignity."
— Maureen Rolfe (about Matt)
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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:
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