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Did the person who died own a property?
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Were there savings, investments, or other assets?
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Apply for Grant of Probate
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H W Mason and Sons Ltd is an independent, family-owned funeral directors with its head office at 9 High Street, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. The business has been established since approximately 1750, with the Mason family residing in Newport Pagnell for seven generations, making it one of the most longstanding funeral services in the area. All premises, including the Newport Pagnell office, are fully owned by the Mason family, which helps keep funeral costs competitive.
The Newport Pagnell branch upholds the company's ethos of 'modern facilities with traditional values', offering a comprehensive range of funeral services catering for all denominations as well as non-religious funerals. The branch features private chapels of rest where families can spend undisturbed time with their loved ones, and the team ensures that all deceased persons are treated with the utmost respect, resting in individual coffins on the premises until the day of the funeral.
A dedicated member of the team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide help and advice. The experienced and compassionate team coordinates every aspect of funeral arrangements in accordance with the family's wishes, ensuring the highest level of care and service from the very first point of contact.
"18 years on from using Mason's for my dad's funeral, they're every bit as good now as they were then. Mason's certainly made a difficult time easier — highly recommended."
— Graham Cull
"Because mum's funeral took place under Covid restrictions I had a lot of extra questions and Jack answered them all promptly and fully — nothing was too much trouble for him."
— Graham Cull (about Jack)
"The flowers were from my sister's garden and the Order of Service used one of my sister's paintings and a photo of her two beloved cats — the support given by Debbie in dealing with the necessary detail made all the difference."
— MPHD (about Debbie, Mark)
"Adelaide was so kind and organised — I felt completely confident about arranging Mum's funeral. She had the courtesy to phone me when Mum's body arrived in their care. On the day Edd and the other gentlemen were kind and meticulous."
— Helen E (about Adelaide, Edd)
"I felt in a bit of a daze having to think about funeral arrangements but I did not need to worry because H W Masons took care of everything. We ended up with a service that was a beautiful celebration of my Dad's life."
— Nigel Hammond
"Ginny was always spoken of by name, and the staff remembered each of our family members as well — thoughtful gestures that made the entire experience feel warm, personal, and truly respectful. Knowing that Ginny was treated with such dignity and tenderness brought us immense comfort."
— Clare Woods (about Kerena, Craig, Olivia)
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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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