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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.
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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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Dillistone and Wraights is a funeral director located at 49-51 Spitalfield Lane in Chichester, West Sussex, operating as part of the Dignity Funerals network — one of the UK's most trusted providers of funeral services and prepaid funeral plans. As a Dignity branch, they benefit from the organisation's commitment to the highest standards of care, with staff available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to support families through some of life's most difficult moments.
The branch offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, helping families arrange personalised funeral services that reflect the unique wishes and personality of their loved ones. Services include assistance with hearses and funeral cars, coffins and caskets, funeral flowers, music, and the overall planning of the funeral service. Prepaid funeral plans are also available, allowing individuals to plan and fund their own funeral arrangements in advance.
Dignity's network-wide client surveys consistently demonstrate exceptional levels of satisfaction, with nearly all families reporting that staff were respectful, premises were clean and tidy, and that their needs and wishes were listened to carefully. Dillistone and Wraights upholds these same values, providing compassionate, professional support to the Chichester community.
"Natalie helped to put together the Crematorium ceremony and led it in a very professional manner. They did everything possible to make my mother's Celebration of Life a beautiful and fitting tribute to her, and always had time to discuss things with me."
— Diana Keiller (about Natalie)
"Staff (Heidi) helped myself and my sister in a sensitive personal way from the start. Mum had a very special goodbye — looking back, yes a sad time for us, but a very special service."
— Ann Godfrey (about Heidi)
"Thank you for making her final day so special for us all. Every member of the team were kind, supportive and reassuring, helping us all through."
— sheila Brinkworth (about Natalie)
"We followed the hearse, which was spotless, her flowers being carefully placed, as she was escorted by Natalie, passed the farm she farmed nearly all her life — she would have appreciated that. Natalie and her team really did her and us proud. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
— Sydnee Kalinski (about Natalie)
"Natalie was so caring and kind to us and to our daughter. She took us through what needed to be done in a sensitive way alleviating much of our stress as we were barely in a state to make decisions. Simply wonderful people."
— Sean O'Donnell (about Natalie)
"Thomas and Chris came to take her to the funeral home. The respect, dignity and compassion they showed both her and us, was warming, even to the point of driving away so slowly in the middle of the night, knowing I was saying goodbye to her as she left her home."
— Sydnee Kalinski (about Thomas, Chris, Natalie, Amanda)
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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
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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