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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.
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Thousands of families in Lewes have placed their trust in CPJ Field to help them following the death of a loved one.
Operating under the name of Cooper & Son, we are one of the oldest funeral directors in Sussex. Located on High Street, Lewes we are here to help you at a difficult time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Giles Reid
a month ago
The team at Cooper & Son were amazing in dealing with the funeral arrangements for Dad, especially Anastasia, Angela and Mandy who were always on hand to answer questions and help us through the process. Their professional and considerate approach was most appreciated in what was a very difficult time for us. I would highly recommend them.
Freya Ellingham
a month ago
Honestly, everyone was incredibly caring and careful, but had confidence to guide us through what we needed to do. My mum died very suddenly and unexpectedly in Wales, and Cooper & Son all helped to bring her back to Lewes where her heart was so that we could bury her in her own plot at the cemetery. When we came across blocks, they just helped sort everything out. We wanted a non-religious ceremony and Cooper & Sons found us a wonderful celebrant who understood mum and the family within minutes of speaking with us. It's a difficult time for anyone, but the guidance, care and communication from everyone at Cooper & Son made it bearable. Thank you to all
Jon Ogborn
a month ago
Everybody at Coopers was kind, thoughtful and very practical and efficient too. They made sure that everything went smoothly so that we could focus on what mattered to us. So Claudette had a beautiful and memorable funeral, fitting to the quality of her life and personal.
Victoria Levi
6 months ago
We used Cooper and Son in 2023 when we were in the midst of the worst time in our lives after losing our baby. They were absolutely incredible, so considerate and caring and went out of their way on multiple occasions. Angela was such a lovely and compassionate lady which really meant a lot. We highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you for all your care and support you gave us all.
Alison Percival
9 months ago
I would highly recommend Cooper and Son to take care of your loved one’s funeral arrangements. They were kind, compassionate and gentle - guiding myself and my sister through each step of the process with great communication. Angela in particular at the Lewes branch was great at talking us through the options and made sure everything ran smoothly. Thank you.
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Ready to speak to someone? A free, no-obligation call can help you understand the next steps.
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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