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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.
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?
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Want to find out for sure?
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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)
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If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
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Teresa Hassell
4 months ago
We have had an excellent service from BCM Funeral Services who arranged and directed my father's funeral. Jayne did an excellent job of the organisation of the Funeral, particularly as we had quite specific wishes. On the day of the Funeral , Aaron and team managed the logistics smoothly and calmly which was really important on such an emotional day! Thank you to all the team at BCM! Highly recommended!
Chris Kendall
5 months ago
BCM Funeral Services have been absolutely exceptional and I cannot recommend them highly enough. I was arranging a funeral on my own for the first time, and BCM had been recommended to me. From the first contact, they were calm, supportive, thoughtful and completely professional. They took care of everything with great sensitivity and attention to detail, which allowed me to navigate a difficult time without unnecessary stress. The funeral itself was perfect: beautifully organised, dignified, and exactly what I had hoped for. I felt supported throughout, and I am deeply grateful for the care and generosity shown by Aaron, Victoria, Jayne, Noel and the whole team. BCM made the experience feel manageable, and helped me create a farewell that felt warm, personal and right. I’m extremely grateful and I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Harvey
8 months ago
I used BCM twice in 2016 and 2026 and the reason why I used them again is because their service is AMAZING both times. Aaron, Victoria and all the team are genuinely caring and supportive and make everything a breeze. No request is too much for them and the day went flawless. I can't thank them enough and how they made a difficult time much more easier for me and my family. They handled all communication with funeral crematorium and had a good understanding of the Sikh funeral arrangements and traditions. Thank you all and would 100% recommend them to anyone.
kirsty thompson
9 months ago
Myself & my family have used BCM funeral services for 2 of our relatives now and we intend to use them going forward. We are EXTREMELY satisfied with the care, compassion and support that was provided by Jayne, Aaron, Victoria, drivers and those behind the scenes who took great care of our loved ones whilst they were in their care. BCM were absolutely brilliant with communicating everything, they don’t put any pressure on you at such an overwhelming time and they are very supportive. They answered any questions we had and were very reassuring. Nothing is too much trouble for them. No words can describe how grateful we are as a family to BCM and as previously mentioned we will continue to use them. 5* review from us! Thankyou so much again to all at BCM
michael cox
10 months ago
BCM recently helped me organise my mums funeral. From the word get go they were excellent. The whole team, Jayne, Aaron and Victoria and drivers were very professional and compassionate. They supported us through the whole process. They kept in touch regularly and were really empathetic and made it feel very personal. They made our whole process seamless and we would definitely recommend them for anyone going through this sad process.
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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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