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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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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.
"These were the only funeral directors who would accommodate my late wife's wishes to remain at home after death. Jade was professional, respectful, kind and accommodating throughout. Cannot recommend her and her team highly enough."
— Bill Fison (about Jade)
"Went to Exeter & District after my daughter died. Jade was absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much and she was so caring and compassionate — really helped make the whole process as stress free as it could be."
— Carrie Burns (about Jade)
"You truly are an angel. From the Galliford family — we will never forget everything you did for our family and all the support when we didn't know where to turn."
— Ster Galliford (about Jade)
"She is like a friend at a time I needed to be comforted and I felt reassured that everything would be taken care of. Nothing was too much trouble and I would highly recommend them to everyone wanting to be sure of a well organised, respectful, professional service at a time which is distressing enough, without the worry."
— Kim (about Jade)
"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 closed so we could say our goodbyes before the coffin was closed."
— Kayleigh Vollrath (about Jade)
"We will never forget Jade's kindness, patience and genuine care throughout such an unbearable time. She made a heartbreaking process a little easier, and for that we will be forever grateful. Thank you, Jade, for everything you did for us and for giving my husband the beautiful send-off he deserved. You will always hold a special place in our hearts."
— Mouna Strachan (about Jade)
Jade Cross
Funeral Director
"Jade, I cannot thank you enough for running my mum's funeral service and for presenting my mum, you made her the most b…"
Jade Cross
Funeral Arranger
"Jade, I cannot thank you enough for running my mum's funeral service and for presenting my mum, you made her the most b…"
Jade Cross
Funeral Director
"Jade, I cannot thank you enough for running my mum's funeral service and for presenting my mum, you made her the most b…"
Jade Cross
Funeral Director
"We will never forget Jade's kindness, patience and genuine care throughout such an unbearable time. She made a heartbre…"
Belinda Lacey
a month ago
Our family were delighted with the support given to us in planning our father’s funeral. Jade’s calm, respectful and practical help meant that we were able to navigate this very upsetting time without feeling stressed about the arrangements. The service they provided enabled us to return our father 200 miles to his home village and the give him the send off he deserved. We recommend this funeral service without any reservation.
Mouna Strachan
a month ago
We cannot thank Jade enough for the incredible care, kindness and support she gave us during the most difficult time of our lives. From the very beginning, Jade made an incredibly difficult process feel so much easier to deal with. She was compassionate, understanding and always there to listen, no matter how many questions or requests we had. She truly went above and beyond to make sure every little detail was exactly what we wanted. Jade helped us create the most amazing send-off for my husband, one that was truly special and one we will always remember. She understood how important it was to us to give him the farewell he deserved, and she did everything she could to make that happen. We will never forget Jade’s kindness, patience and genuine care throughout such an unbearable time. She made a heartbreaking process a little easier, and for that we will be forever grateful. Thank you, Jade, for everything you did for us and for giving my husband the beautiful send-off he deserved. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Aubrey Evans
2 months ago
If it was possible, Jade and her team deserve more than 5 stars. At a deeply difficult time, the kindness, compassion and support was beyond measure. Jade certainly did go the extra mile taking our mum back home. We felt Jade understood our wishes and delivered a wonderful and moving farewell for mum, she would have approved, thank you so much. We certainly would highly recommend Exeter & District Furneral Service.
PETER WILSON
2 months ago
The team at Exeter and District Funeral Service were brilliant, not just professional but also very personable. They made the whole process very straightforward, nothing was too much trouble and they were very generous with their time. Jade above all showed real care for the family and the deceased, she is undoubtedly passionate about her job and this made the decision of choosing this company so much easier. Highly recommended:) Pete Wilson
Bill Fison
2 months ago
These were only funeral directors, including the so called 'cremation only' ones, who would accommodate my late wife's wishes to remain at home after death, transport her to the crematorium when it was time, respectfully conduct a minimally attended cremation and return her ashes to the family after. Jade, the Manager, was professional, respectful, kind and accommodating throughout, and her service charges after were very competitive. Cannot recommend her and her team highly enough.
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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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