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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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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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The team at our Exeter funeral home will provide advice at every stage of the funeral planning process, and will arrange an individual and unique funeral to help you celebrate the life of your loved one. We have our own service venue on-site.
Kayleigh Vollrath
a week ago
I cannot thank the team at Exeter and District Funeral Services for everything they did to make arranging my mum's funeral a really pleasant experience. Freya was so helpful; from the initial phone call to meeting us and talking us through each package and arrange the officiant (Richard) for us. Richard is a great man and understood that we didn't want a religious service but an upbeat, celebration of my mum's life! Working with him, helped us keep it very jokey and a happy service which my mum always wanted. Jade, I cannot thank you enough for running my mum's funeral service and for presenting my mum, you made her the most beautiful, sleeping beauty I've ever seen! (Also thank you for staying on after you'd close so we could say our goodbyes before the coffin was closed) and a big thank you to the pallbearers, as we had no one to carry mum into the chapel.We couldn't collect mum's ashes for a couple of weeks due to other family commitments at the time, but it wasn't any troubles for the team and they kept her safe until we could collect her in November.The team in Exeter are incredible, I've never had to arrange a funeral before but they went above and beyond for us. Thank you x
Ster Galliford
a week ago
I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to jade she is a really huge credit to your company she took the time to help and explain everything to us she made us fell at ease and looked after dad brilliantly thank you for everything you did for us jade we will never forget everything you did for are family and all the support when we didn't know were to turn you truly are a angle. Form the galliford family x
Kevin Steel
a month ago
Excellent professional and caring service from Jade from the initial contact all the way through to post service. Really appreciated the help and guidance received. It helped to take the pressure off the whole process. Robert who conducted the funeral service was excellent and added some caring touches.Thank you.
Tim Penberthy-Hutchings
a month ago
The whole team made a very difficult time much more bearable. Freya was fantastic from start to finish, she came to visit us and nothing was too much trouble throughout. Robert also visited us and gave us excellent guidance and help in planning Dad’s service, and Jade was sympathetic and helpful on the day of the service. The service was faultless throughout.
Clare Timmins
2 months ago
Jade and her team were so considerate, professional and respectful when it came to the funeral of my husband. The help in the week running up to the funeral was just right and with Richard acting as our celebrant, we couldn’t have asked for any more. Thank you.
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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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