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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
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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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Probate might not be needed
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We need a bit more info
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Bensons Funeral Service is an independent, family-run funeral business based in Beeston Park, Leeds, serving the wider West Yorkshire area. Founded in 2005 by Adrian and his wife Julie Benson, the business has built a well-deserved reputation over more than 20 years of experience for its compassionate and professional approach to funeral care. As members of both the NAFD and SAIF, clients can be assured of the highest standards of service.
The team at Bensons understands how difficult and sensitive the time of bereavement can be, and they are committed to making the funeral arranging process as simple and supportive as possible for families. They offer a comprehensive range of services including multi-faith funerals catering for Christian, Sikh, Jewish, Polish and Chinese communities, eco-friendly coffins and caskets in a variety of colours and finishes, beautiful floral tributes, and professional transport with fully air-conditioned vehicles.
Adrian and Julie are willing to travel anywhere to suit their customers' needs, and the branch on Ring Road, Beeston Park is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. With a strong focus on client feedback and transparency, Bensons Funeral Service continues to be a trusted choice for families across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
"Bensons has looked after my dad in 2006 and now looked after my mum — they are really caring and have most respect for your loved ones."
— Carl Morgan
"From the moment we reached out to them, Adrian and his team were a source of both comfort and professionalism. They took the time to understand our needs and offered expert guidance throughout the entire process."
— Lauren Gunney (about Adrian)
"Adrian and his dedicated staff held my parents funerals with compassion, empathy, kindness and professionalism. Also Lydia who was the funeral celebrant is very kind and thoughtful — your kind words will stay with me."
— Carol Lee (about Lydia)
"Nothing was too much and they really took the stress away from us at such a difficult time. The funeral itself was beautiful and went without a hitch thanks to their careful planning."
— linsey Charles (about Julie)
"Adrian, Peter, and all the team are amazing. Nothing is too much they go above and beyond and wouldn't use anyone else. Thank you all so much for an amazing service and for looking after us all and my beautiful Grandma."
— Gabrielle Hargreaves (about Adrian)
"Their genuine compassion, combined with their expertise, made an incredibly difficult time a little easier to navigate. The level of support they provided, not only in the planning but also in offering emotional comfort, was truly remarkable."
— Lauren Gunney (about Adrian)
Adrian Benson
Co-founder & Funeral Director
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Co-founder & Funeral Director
"Nothing was too much and they really took the stress away from us at such a difficult time. The funeral itself was beau…"
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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
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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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