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Did the person who died own a property?
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Were there savings, investments, or other assets?
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Was there a will?
Even if you're not sure where it is, knowing one exists can change the process.
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What the probate process looks like
Apply for Grant of Probate
Collect assets & close accounts
Pay debts & tax
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Ashby Funeral Care is a family-owned and run funeral director based at 174 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, proudly described as Scunthorpe's only family-owned, qualified funeral director. The business is operated by Simon, Lynn, and Chris, who bring a professional, private, and sympathetic standard of care to every family they serve. The team holds qualifications including Dip FAA and Dip FD, and are members of the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors).
The team at Ashby Funeral Care firmly believe that a funeral is a time to honour the life of the deceased and celebrate the heritage of their family. They are committed to delivering compassionate, respectful end-of-life services with a personalised, one-on-one approach, offering everything from traditional church burials and woodland burials to cremations and direct cremations. Direct cremations are available from £1,350 including disbursements.
Ashby Funeral Care operates a fast-response 24-hour on-call service, ensuring families can reach them at any time of need. They also offer Golden Charter pre-paid funeral plans, allowing individuals to arrange and pay for their funeral in advance for peace of mind. Their vision is to be the funeral care home of choice in their community, chosen for commitment, compassion, integrity, and competitive value.
"Nothing was rushed, we had time to discuss options and make decisions. The funeral was calm and dignified as mum would have liked. I have no hesitation at all in recommending Ashby Funeral Care, the service they provide, the attention to detail and the care shown to the family are all excellent."
— Bridget Sarsfield (about Simon)
"The understanding, kindness, empathy and ability to communicate effectively that Simon and the team do is a true rarity in today's world. The importance of these skills are paramount where you are essentially bolting the final elements of someone's life."
— K ST (about Simon)
"His professionalism, empathy and suggestions for certain aspects of dads funeral were excellent. He went above and beyond with a few extra touches, which were very much appreciated by us all. You made a very sad day so much more bearable."
— Susan Hunterg (about Simon)
"You went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled with dignity and compassion, which made a very difficult day much easier for our family. We truly appreciate the effort, respect, and warmth you showed throughout the entire process. Thank you for helping us give Anne such a beautiful and meaningful farewell."
— Janine Hammond (about Simon)
"Losing my mother was and still is such a severely painful experience for me. Ashby Funeral Care - Simon was able to guide me through the process and provide my mother with the best of care. I cannot thank all of the Ashby Funeral Care enough for all of their aid in sending off my mother to rest."
— Sylwia (about Simon)
"I went in the day after my mum had passed feeling completely lost & not knowing where to start with my mums funeral. Simon took control & took all the funeral stresses away. Every little detail was thought of, even down to single sunflowers to pop on top of my mums coffin. All my anxieties of planning my mums funeral were taken away because of Simon. A true, genuine, patient gent."
— Jodie Longman (about Simon)
Chris
Co-owner
Chris works alongside Simon and Lynn as part of the family-owned team at Ashby Funeral Care in Scunthorpe.
Chris
Funeral Director
Chris is part of the family ownership team at Ashby Funeral Care, providing professional, private and sympathetic stand…
Lynn
Co-owner
Lynn is part of the family team at Ashby Funeral Care, contributing to their compassionate and personalised approach to…
Lynn
Funeral Director
Lynn is part of the family ownership team at Ashby Funeral Care, providing professional, private and sympathetic standa…
Simon
Funeral Director
"I went in the day after my mum had passed feeling completely lost & not knowing where to start with my mums funeral. Si…"
Simon
Funeral Director
"I went in the day after my mum had passed feeling completely lost & not knowing where to start with my mums funeral. Si…"
Janine Hammond
2 months ago
I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone at the funeral home for the exceptional care and professionalism for Anne Birkby and to Michelle for providing such a meaningful service. Your team was not only highly professional but also incredibly kind and supportive. You went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled with dignity and compassion, which made a very difficult day much easier for our family. We truly appreciate the effort, respect, and warmth you showed throughout the entire process. Thank you for helping us give Anne such a beautiful and meaningful farewell. Thank you Simon and family again for helping us all through this difficult time. Janine, Dean and Megan and the whole Birkby family
Joyce Rickell
3 months ago
Simon and his team were very professional and nothing was too much trouble. They were very supportive and informative of anything we asked. Would highly recommend them all.
Bridget Sarsfield
7 months ago
I want to thank Simon and his team for their care, compassion and understanding as we arranged mum's funeral. Nothing was rushed, we had time to discuss options and make decisions. The funeral was calm and dignified as mum would have liked. I have no hesitation at all in recommending Ashby Funeral Care, the service they provide, the attention to detail and the care shown to the family are all excellent.
Sylwia
8 months ago
I honestly don’t even know where to start. Losing my mother was and still is such a severely painful experience for me. Ashby Funeral Care - Simon was able to guide me through the process and provide my mother with the best of care. I cannot thank all of the Ashby Funeral Care enough for all of their aid in sending off my mother to rest. Thank you so much Simon and the rest of the team for everything. ❤️
Jodie Longman
10 months ago
I can't thank Simon enough. From the moment i stepped foot into Ashby Funeral Care, the compassion, kindness & professionalism i received was incredible from all the team. I went in the day after my mum had passed feeling completely lost & not knowing where to start with my mums funeral. Simon took control & took all the funeral stresses away. Every little detail was thought of, even down to single sunflowers to pop on top of my mums coffin. Any queries i had were answered efficiently, with care & the upmost compassion. All my anxieties of planning my mums funeral were taken away because of Simon. A true, genuine, patient gent. Don't hesitate to contact Ashby Funeral Care, absolutely outstanding, a beautiful service for my mum. Thank you so much from myself, family & my mums friends. Also, a big thank you to Tim Abrams who officiated my mums service, another true gent, delivered so beautifully, thank you. Jodie Chafer
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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
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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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