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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.
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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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Probate might not be needed
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H. J. Paintin Ltd. is a genuinely family owned and family run independent funeral business, established in 1909 and proudly serving communities across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Essex for over 110 years. Their Haverhill branch, located at 60 Withersfield Road, is one of three premises operated by the family, offering a complete, compassionate and dignified service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Haverhill office, like all H. J. Paintin premises, features disabled access, discreet arranging rooms, a Chapel of Rest and private offices.
Today, the business is led by Rothgar Paintin, the Great-Grandson of the founder, alongside his wife Susan, daughters Sarah and Rachel, son Matthew, son-in-law Gavin, and grandson Joshua. Rothgar, Sarah and Rachel arrange and conduct funeral services, while Matthew, Gavin and Joshua oversee operational and support functions. The entire team is dedicated to helping families through one of the most difficult times of their lives with sensitivity, respect and the utmost dignity.
H. J. Paintin takes pride in offering completely bespoke funeral services tailored to each individual family. Their telephone lines are always personally answered by a team member, ensuring guidance and support is available whenever needed. With a rich heritage spanning more than a century, H. J. Paintin remains a trusted name in the local community.
"Very helpful, very good customer service, very nice people."
— Jack Hardy
"Your support for the death of my best friend — you all helped me. You cared for her with high respect. You're all the best and you're 5 star."
— Leanne Dale (about Elanne)
"Sarah was a pleasure to deal with and made a horrible situation as pleasant as she possibly could."
— Louise Elle (about Sarah)
Bailey
Support Team
Member of the H.J. Paintin support team.
Bailey
Support Team
Bailey is a member of the H. J. Paintin support team.
David
Support Team
Member of the H.J. Paintin support team.
Don
Support Team
Member of the H.J. Paintin support team.
Don
Support Team
Don is a member of the H. J. Paintin support team.
Elaine
Support Team
Elaine is a member of the H. J. Paintin support team.
Elaine
Support Team
Member of the H.J. Paintin support team.
Gavin
Operations & Support
Son-in-law of Rothgar Paintin, Gavin looks after all the operational and support sides of the business.
Gavin
Operations & Support
Gavin is Rothgar's son-in-law and looks after the operational and support sides of the business.
Gemma
Support Team
Member of the H.J. Paintin support team.
Gemma
Support Team
Gemma is a member of the H. J. Paintin support team.
Joshua
Operations & Support
Joshua is Rothgar's grandson and looks after the operational and support sides of the business.
Joshua
Operations & Support
Grandson of Rothgar Paintin, Joshua looks after all the operational and support sides of the business.
Matthew Paintin
Operations & Support
Son of Rothgar Paintin, Matthew looks after all the operational and support sides of the business.
Matthew Paintin
Operations & Support
Matthew is Rothgar's son and looks after the operational and support sides of the business.
Rachel Paintin
Funeral Director
Rachel is Rothgar's daughter and works alongside him arranging and conducting funeral services.
Rachel Paintin
Funeral Director
Daughter of Rothgar Paintin, Rachel continues to arrange and conduct funeral services alongside her father.
Rothgar Paintin
Managing Director
Rothgar is the Great-Grandson of the founder and current Managing Director. He continues to arrange and conduct funeral…
Rothgar Paintin
Managing Director
Great-Grandson of the founder, Rothgar continues to arrange and conduct funeral services alongside both Sarah and Rache…
Sarah Paintin
Funeral Director
"Sarah was a pleasure to deal with and made a horrible situation as pleasant as she possibly could."
Sarah Paintin
Funeral Director
"Sarah was a pleasure to deal with and made a horrible situation as pleasant as she possibly could."
Susan Paintin
Family Member
Wife of Managing Director Rothgar Paintin, part of the family team providing care and support.
Susan Paintin
Family Member
Susan is Rothgar's wife and plays a valued role in the family business.
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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:
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