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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.
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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
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Burnham Funeral Services was founded in 1991.
Our dedicated teams at our Burnham-on-Sea 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’
"Nothing is too much trouble, he listens and understood exactly what we needed. I know my Dad has been in safe hands and will be laid to rest with dignity and compassion."
— Jackie Tonkin (about Anthony)
"They were able to pull in to my grandma's house, so she could have one last visit. Couldn't have asked for anything better."
— Jessica Jordan (about Zoe)
"We cant thank Steph and Zoe enough for the incredible care and support they provided when we lost my wife and children's mum. Every step was handled with such dignity and compassion. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
— Mickey Batten (about Steph)
"I can't describe the weight lifted from my shoulders after our initial conversation. Organising a funeral is never easy, especially when you are grieving, but I truly felt that I had made the right decision by using them."
— Vicci (about Steph)
"We truly felt wrapped in cotton wool throughout. The entire experience was dignified, comforting and beautifully organised from start to finish. We fully intend to return to arrange our own funeral plans, simply to spare our family future stress, because we know without question they would be in the very best hands."
— Rosey Hayman (about Steph)
"At one of the most traumatic and overwhelming times imaginable, she made us feel completely supported and cared for throughout. She honestly ended up feeling like part of the family. Strange as it sounds, it almost felt like a little loss itself when we no longer had reason to speak regularly with Steph."
— Rosey Hayman (about Steph)
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"I can't describe the weight lifted from my shoulders after our initial conversation. Steph was professional, knowledgea…"
Steph
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"I can't describe the weight lifted from my shoulders after our initial conversation. Steph was professional, knowledgea…"
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"At one of the most traumatic and overwhelming times imaginable, she made us feel completely supported and cared for thr…"
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Zoe is a funeral arranger at Burnham Funeral Services, consistently recognised by families for her professionalism and …
Zoe
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Zoe is a member of the Burnham Funeral Services team, recognised by customers for being brilliant, extremely profession…
Zoe
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"They were able to pull in to my grandma's house, so she could have one last visit. Couldn't have asked for anything bet…"
Rosey Hayman
3 weeks ago
From the moment we contacted Burnham Funeral Services after a sudden bereavement at home on Valentine’s Day, the care, compassion and professionalism we received was absolutely exceptional. We dealt with Steph almost entirely from beginning to end, and she was truly phenomenal. At one of the most traumatic and overwhelming times imaginable, she made us feel completely supported and cared for throughout. She honestly ended up feeling like part of the family. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her. She never once made us feel rushed, pressured or like we were taking up too much of her time. She was endlessly patient, compassionate and reassuring, and explained everything clearly, especially when the coroner became involved. It genuinely felt like our hand was being held every step of the way. There was never any pressure or hard sell, just kindness, warmth and understanding throughout. We discussed our wishes and they not only listened, they completely surpassed them. The ceremony itself was exactly what we wanted down to every last little detail, personal, touching and handled beautifully. Even keeping the ashes safely for us until we felt emotionally ready to scatter them was done with such care and sensitivity. The celebrant who had conducted our Gran’s funeral years ago had sadly retired, but Steph recommended somebody with such a similar warmth and style that it felt absolutely perfect for our family. The entire experience was dignified, comforting and beautifully organised from start to finish. Strange as it sounds, it almost felt like a little loss itself when we no longer had reason to speak regularly with Steph. We cannot recommend Burnham Funeral Services highly enough to anybody in Burnham-on-Sea or the surrounding area. In fact, the experience was so reassuring and positive that we fully intend to return in due course to arrange our own funeral plans ourselves, simply to spare our family future stress, because we know without question they would be in the very best hands. Thank you for making such a heartbreaking time feel so supported, gentle and full of genuine care. We truly felt wrapped in cotton wool throughout.
Mickey Batten
3 months ago
We cant thank Steph and Zoe enough for the incredible care and support they provided when we lost my wife and children's mum. From the very first moment, they were kind, attentive, and made an incredibly difficult time more manageable. Every step was handled with such dignity and compassion. We are so grateful for their warm presence and thoughtful guidance. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Jessica Jordan
4 months ago
What a fantastic company. Zoe was brilliant and extremely professional with organising my grandmothers funeral. Steph and her team did an AMAZING job at honouring my grandma and showed immense respect. they were able to pull in to my grandmas house, so she could have one last visit. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. A massive Thank you🙏🏻
Elaine West
2 months ago
Excellent, professional Funeral Service. I was kept informed and helped throughout, which culminated in creating an uplifting day at my Husband’s cremation. It was just what he would have wanted and helped me and my family on the the day.
Vicci
5 months ago
When my MiL recently and unexpectedly passed I phoned a couple of funeral directors. I chose to use Burnham Funeral Services because of Steph. I can’t describe the weight lifted from my shoulders after our initial conversation. Steph, was professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. Organising a funeral is never easy, especially when you are grieving but I truly felt that I had made the right decision by using them. Steph kept me informed throughout the process, she was able to answer all of my questions, nothing was too much trouble. The service was beautiful, I know we did my MiL proud.
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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:
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
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