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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?
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Ashdown Funeral Services was founded in 1995.
Our dedicated teams at our Belvedere and Sidcup funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one. We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.
"From the first phone call to even now a few weeks on from the funeral, Clare has been amazing going above and beyond to support us. We knew from when we first met Clare that Lesley would be well looked after in Ashdown's care."
— Michael Gilmer (about Clare)
"Clare is amazing. Donna on the day of the funeral was also amazing and was there to guide us the whole way. They are a great team and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to help us give our mum the send off she deserved."
— Tina Carter (about Clare)
"I lost a loved one very suddenly and unexpectedly and dreaded having to plan the funeral as I was struggling to cope with the loss. After contacting several other FDs I went with Ashdown as I felt reassurance upon speaking to Clare on the phone—her professionalism put me at ease and helped take out the stress of it all."
— Jade Cao (about Clare)
"From the moment we walked into Ashdowns to discuss arranging my mum's funeral I knew we were in the right place. Claire was so compassionate and had so much empathy and nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend Claire and the team as they provided a personal service unlike other companies we had spoken to."
— Lorraine Deane (about Claire)
"Every request my mum had for my dad's day was met from the horses and carriage, to the bag pipe player, to Claire's recommendation of celebrant David Matthews. Being such a difficult day for our family but just made that bit easier with everything you all did for us."
— JAY INNES (about Claire)
"From our first interaction, Claire was simply wonderful—empathetic, kind, thoughtful, and thoroughly professional. She was always incredibly responsive and on top of every detail, which meant there was nothing for us to worry about during an already difficult time. Knowing she's also a bereavement counsellor who kindly offered support to my mum meant the world to us."
— Vince Lam (about Claire)
Claire
Funeral Arranger
"Claire was simply wonderful—empathetic, kind, thoughtful, and thoroughly professional. It was clear that she truly care…"
Diane Burnham
3 months ago
Claire and Toni and all the team at Ashdowns Blackfen made an extremely difficult time easier to deal with. Always at the end of a telephone if needed. I cannot express my gratitude enough. My mum had the most perfect send off.
Julie Smith
5 months ago
Claire at Ashdowns in Blacken is an absolute diamond. She has helped me with both my parents funerals, with the most recent being last week. The service from Claire from start to finish was amazing, Claire is so friendly and helpful & always on the end of the phone if need her. The funeral director & his staff are all wonderful, helpful & professional. I couldn’t have wished for a more perfect send off for both my parents.
N C
3 months ago
The most warming service at such a difficult time for our family. Claire and family and the whole team looked after us with such care from start to finish. Everything was smooth from the organising to running the funeral day and nothing felt like a big ask or inconvenient. The communication was perfect and our family is so grateful to have gone here to arrange our loved ones funeral. Thank you!!
N N
6 months ago
The most warming service at such a difficult time for our family. Claire and family and the whole team looked after us with such care from start to finish. Everything was smooth from the organising to running the funeral day and nothing felt like a big ask or inconvenient. The communication was perfect and our family is so grateful to have gone here to arrange our loved ones funeral. Thank you!!
Lorraine Deane
7 months ago
From the moment we walked into Ashdowns to discuss arranging my mum's funeral I knew we were in the right place. Claire was amazing, she listened to us and from the first discussion we were on the same page on what we wanted for my mum. She was so compassionate and had so much empathy and nothing was too much trouble, she was always at the end of the phone when we needed help or advice. Claire also helped me find a celebrant who was absolutely perfect. We would highly recommend Claire and the team at Ashdowns Blackfen as they provided a personal service unlike other companies we had spoken to.
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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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