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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.
Want to talk it through?
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Want to check with a specialist?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
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Hammerton's Funeral Directors was founded in 1770.
Our dedicated teams at our Barnsley and Goldthorpe funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements’
"From the very first phone call right the way through to the service we was treated with care & respect, nothing was too much trouble."
— Jade King (about Barry)
"Chris and his team cared for Dad with the upmost respect and genuinely supported our family throughout this difficult time. We thank them with all our heart."
— Caroline Lidster (about Chris)
"Barry was there for me, every step of the way. Any questions Barry would always help and support me. They are the best."
— David Edwards (about Barry)
"I dealt with Barry, he is such a compassionate man, he treat my grandad with so much care & we knew that he would be well looked after. Everything was explained in so much detail and if there was anything we didn't understand he took the time to explain it further."
— Jade King (about Barry)
"He really went above and beyond and he is such a kind and caring man, I couldn't have asked for a better person to help in such a tough time. Thank you again Barry for taking care of my Grandad while you had him in your care, you're truly amazing."
— Rachel Braisby (about Barry)
"Chris even stayed late for me to be able to see my mum leading up to the funeral. The knocking on the door before entering the chapel of rest was, I believe, an incredibly thoughtful and respectful gesture."
— aaron hobson (about Chris)
aaron hobson
3 months ago
Chris at Goldthorpe, from start to finish was considerate and caring. He gave us ideas of ways we could say a final goodbye to my mum, ideas that we didn’t even think of. He was always there to contact if we needed him and even if he wasn’t available a friendly member of the team would help as much as they could. Chris even stayed late for me to be able to see my mum leading up to the funeral. The knocking on the door before entering the chapel of rest was, I believe, an incredibly thoughtful and respectful gesture. The drivers and Pall Bearers were very professional and respectful to the family and my Mum.
Caroline Lidster
4 months ago
Impeccable Service by consummate professionals Chris and his team cared for Dad with the upmost respect and genuinely supported our family throughout this difficult time. We thank them with all our heart
Rachel Braisby
a year ago
I would just like to thank Barry at the goldthorpe branch for all his help throughout. He really went above and beyond and he is such a kind and caring man, I couldn’t have asked for a better person to help in such a tough time. Thank-you all for such a beautiful service and thankyou again Barry for taking care of my Grandad while you had him in your care, you’re truly amazing.
David Edwards
2 years ago
Barry and is Team are very very kind and caring. They are very professional in there work. They supported me and my Family, whilst Grieving the loss of my Dad. Barry was there for me, every step of the way. Any questions Barry would always help and support me. They are the best.. Thanks Barry and is Team.. David xxxxxxx
Jade King
2 years ago
I would 100% recommend hammertons funeral directors, From the very first phone call right the way through to the service we was treated with care & respect, nothing was too much trouble. I dealt with Barry, he is such a compassionate man, he treat my grandad with so much care & we knew that he would be well looked after. Everything was explained in so much detail and if there was anything we didn’t understand he took the time to explain it further. Barry & his team made grandads service the very best it could be. Thank you so much
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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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