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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
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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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Farthing Funeral Service has been proudly serving the local communities of Suffolk since 1840, making it one of the region's most established and trusted funeral providers. The Ipswich branch is located at Deben House, 650 Woodbridge Road, and can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 01473 272 711, ensuring families always have support when they need it most.
The dedicated team at the Ipswich funeral home is committed to creating tailored funerals that truly reflect the unique life of each loved one. Whether families prefer to visit the funeral home or would like an arranger to come to their home, Farthing's staff are on hand to guide them through every practical and legal requirement with compassion and care. The branch offers a comprehensive range of services including cremations, burials, green and woodland funerals, unattended cremations, and repatriation.
As part of Funeral Partners Limited, Farthing Funeral Service combines the warmth and heritage of an independent local funeral director with the resources and standards of a nationally recognised group. The branch also offers prepaid funeral plans, memorial masonry, floral tributes, orders of service, and online funeral notices, providing a full suite of support to families throughout the entire journey.
"Matthew was very professional yet caring, he made me feel so relaxed, comfortable and reassured. I was confident that my husband was in good hands. Matthew took his time to explain the funeral procedure in detail and gave me plenty of time to process all the information."
— Ganny Kazzim (about Matthew)
"The care, respect & dignity shown to my beloved husband by Emma, Matt & the Team was a source of great comfort and reassured me that I had placed him in the best care possible. Nothing was too much trouble for them."
— Debbie Hunt (about Emma, Matt)
"The personal touches, especially including the Portuguese flag and the Portuguese music we chose for José, meant so much to us. Thank you for helping us give José such a respectful and meaningful farewell. We will always be grateful."
— Helena Sousa (about Fiona)
"On the day of the funeral Taris phoned me to say everything went beautifully, the bunch of roses were on top of his coffin from us, they even took pictures on the day and said did I want them sent. Honestly if you want a direct funeral this is the place to go, thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, you made it everything and more."
— Jaynephil Smith (about Taris)
"Farthing's went above and beyond to provide the perfect send off for my beautiful daughter. It was everything we wanted for her & more. The attention to detail & care they provide was outstanding. All the little personal touches made her day extra special."
— Kerry Hearn (about Matt, Fiona)
"I will be forever grateful she was allocated to my family and i will always remember what she did for us as it made a difficult time so much more bearable. She read me perfectly every time we met, often with little notice from me, and met my needs without fail. Although she was patient and lovely i also felt that she had everything under control and i had utmost confidence that everything would be organised and arranged as we needed."
— Louise Flack (about Francesca)
Emma
Funeral Arranger
Emma is noted for the care, respect and dignity shown to families' loved ones, providing great comfort during difficult…
Emma Rogowski
Funeral Arranger
"The care, respect and dignity shown to my beloved husband by Emma, Matt and the team was a source of great comfort and …"
Fiona
Funeral Arranger
"The personal touches, especially including the Portuguese flag and the Portuguese music we chose for José, meant so muc…"
Fiona
Funeral Arranger
Fiona was praised by a reviewer for being compassionate, thoughtful, and supportive throughout the whole process.
Francesca
Funeral Arranger
"She read me perfectly every time we met, often with little notice from me, and met my needs without fail. I was so grat…"
Francesca Souter
Funeral Arranger
"I will be forever grateful she was allocated to my family and i will always remember what she did for us as it made a d…"
Hayley Clarke
Team Member
Hayley Clarke
Funeral Arranger
Member of the Farthing Funeral Service team.
Jack Lewington
Team Member
Jack Lewington
Funeral Arranger
Member of the Farthing Funeral Service team.
Jamie Waters
Funeral Director
Jamie Waters is a member of the Farthing Funeral Service team, supporting families through the funeral arrangement proc…
John Paul Toh
Funeral Arranger
Member of the Farthing Funeral Service team.
John Paul Toh
Team Member
Matt
Funeral Director
Matt is recognised for providing exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism, including during complex repatriati…
Matt Southgate
Funeral Arranger
Matt was praised alongside the team for providing exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism during the repatria…
Michael Sheahan
Funeral Arranger
Member of the Farthing Funeral Service team.
Michael Sheahan
Team Member
Sam
Funeral Arranger
Sam is described as extremely helpful and sympathetic, providing compassionate support to families during difficult tim…
Sam B
Funeral Arranger
Member of the Farthing Funeral Service team.
Taris Green
Funeral Arranger
"On the day of the funeral Taris phoned me to say everything went beautifully, the bunch of roses were on top of his cof…"
Taris Green
Team Member
"On the day of the funeral Taris phoned me to say everything went beautifully, the bunch of roses were on top of his cof…"
Kerry Hearn
a month ago
Farthings’s went above and beyond to provide the perfect send off for my beautiful daughter. It was everything we wanted for her & more. The attention to detail & care they provide was outstanding. All the little personal touches made her day extra special. A special mention to Matt & Fiona, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Helena Sousa
a month ago
We can’t thank the team enough for the kindness, care, and professionalism they showed our family during such a difficult time. A special thank you to Fiona, who was compassionate, thoughtful, and supportive throughout the whole process. The service was beautifully organised, and the personal touches, especially including the Portuguese flag and the Portuguese music we chose for José, meant so much to us. Thank you for helping us give José such a respectful and meaningful farewell. We will always be grateful.
Matt Southgate
2 months ago
I Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone at Farthings for your kindness, Support and generosity, in looking after my Nans funeral. The beautiful Wool Coffin and the exceptional service, were truly amazing. Your 5 star reviews say it all. Special thanks to Taris for looking after Nan so well, Hayley, Pete, Michael & Jack, for looking after us on the day, not forgetting the ladies in the office at Ipswich, Emma & Fiona. WHAT A TEAM. All of you are a credit to the industry. THANK YOU !!!!
Ana Bastos
3 months ago
During one of the most difficult times for our family, Matt and the team at Farthing provided exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism throughout the repatriation process for our loved one. What could have been an overwhelming and stressful experience was handled smoothly from start to finish. We are deeply grateful for the dignity and care they showed our loved one and for the support they gave our family. I would highly recommend their services to anyone needing compassionate and reliable assistance.
Debbie Hunt
4 months ago
The care, respect & dignity shown to my beloved husband by Emma, Matt & the Team was a source of great comfort and reassured me that I had placed him in the best care possible. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The support & guidance i received throughout was much appreciated. Thank you Farthing Funeral Service.
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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
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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:
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