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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
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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"David provided invaluable guidance throughout the entire process, assisting us in preparing my grandfather for his funeral with compassion and respect. David, along with his son and Grace, were consistently kind, professional, and supportive, making a difficult time more bearable."
— Nish S (about David)
"Evan Lindsay is not only a great asset to D.A.Lindsay & Sons but a great asset to the Funeral Industry as a whole. From the Order of Service to being a calming knowledgeable presence on the day — we were so well looked after by this team, we couldn't have asked for more."
— Val Jones (about Evan Lindsay)
"As we were traveling from the US to lay our beloved father to rest in London, David and his team made everything seamless, respectful, and comforting. They arranged for our father to be brought home for a private service, honoring our Hindu traditions with great sensitivity and care. The compassion, cultural understanding, and professionalism shown to our family went far beyond what we expected."
— Teemati Sharma (about David)
"A mother should never have to cope with her son's death but I cannot praise DA Lindsay enough. Every question and request was met with kindness and guidance. Grace understood my son and his life, and what he meant to us all. A heartfelt thank you to all."
— Jill Miell (about Grace)
"This is more than just a business — it's a family who genuinely supports yours through loss. Every detail is handled with dignity and respect, and you never feel alone. I'm so grateful for everything they've done for us... thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart."
— D D D (about David)
"Dave guided us through every step with patience, understanding, and a gentle approach that made all the difference. The personal touch he brought to the entire process meant more to me and my mum than words can express. Their professionalism, empathy, and heartfelt care turned a painful moment into something bearable, and for that, we are very grateful."
— alan boyle (about Dave)
Stephen Hooker
2 months ago
What can I say? Perfect, respectful and considerate. Everything went well and my mum left this world for the next with dignity. Flowers placed where they should be, drivers dealing with London traffic - never at it's best or caring - with so much diplomatic effort, all journies were without added stress. In all the sadness and lost, DA Lindsay & Sons made the day bearable. I highly recommend their services.
Val Jones
2 months ago
Big thank you to David Lindsay for all his kindness in helping me to arrange my much-loved Aunts funeral and for trusting me to represent his company when he agreed to let me direct her funeral (I am Cert DipFD and was a Funeral Director for over 20 years). Massive thank you to Evan Lindsay for all his help, from the Order of Service to being a calming knowledgeable presence on the day. Evan is not only a great asset to D.A.Lindsay & Sons but a great asset to the Funeral Industry as a whole. We were so well looked after by this team, we couldn’t have asked for more.
Nish S
3 months ago
Following the loss of our grandfather, we received exceptional service from D A Lindsay funeral directors. David provided invaluable guidance throughout the entire process, assisting us in preparing my grandfather for his funeral with compassion and respect. David, along with his son and Grace, were consistently kind, professional, and supportive, making a difficult time more bearable. I highly recommend David for his dedication and the personal attention he gave to my family.
alan boyle
4 months ago
At an incredibly difficult time for our family, D A Lindsay & Son were nothing short of amazing. Dave was kind, compassionate, and genuinely supportive as we tried to come to terms with the loss of my dad, my mum’s husband of 50 Years. As you can imagine, it was an emotionally overwhelming time, but Dave guided us through every step with patience, understanding, and a gentle approach that made all the difference. He was incredibly informative and responsive, always making sure we understood our options and felt comfortable with each decision. The personal touch he brought to the entire process meant more to me and my mum than words can express. I truly can’t recommend D A Lindsay & Son enough. Their professionalism, empathy, and heartfelt care turned a painful moment into something bearable, and for that, we are very grateful
Jill Miell
6 months ago
A mother should never have to cope with her son’s death but I cannot praise DA Lindsay enough. David and his son Evan have been so helpful throughout, with helping me and my family during this difficult time. Every question and request was met with kindness and guidance. The funeral was respectful, professional and excellently delivered. David arranged for a very kind celebrant (Grace) to take the service and she understood my son and his life, and what he meant to us all. A heartfelt thank you to all. I definitely appreciate and recommend DA Lindsay and Sons.
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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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