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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?
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Want to check with a specialist?
Free, no obligation.
Want to find out for sure?
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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)
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If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
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We are proud of our history dating back to 1832, as a small independent regional co-operative our main aim has always been around helping people, nowhere is that more apparent than in our funeral locations.
"Their efficiency and kindness throughout the process from planning and organising the funeral to looking after us on the day could not have been better. Absolutely incredible service."
— Angie Pagett
"Anna supported us as a family every step of the way, particularly my mum, showing great empathy, keeping in touch all the way and answering all of our questions."
— Zoe Owens (about Anna)
"Thankyou so much it really meant so much at the most difficult time of my life losing my mother. Anna was lovely kind and very understanding throughout the whole process, guiding us all the way."
— Kirstine Swanson (about Anna)
"Our mother's funeral was beautiful, so thoughtfully organised and handled with the utmost professionalism. Knowing we were in such capable hands brought us great comfort when we needed it most."
— Zahra Aymerich (about Anna-Marie)
"I had no clue where to start or even how to arrange a funeral but Anna-Marie made us feel so eased, comfortable and we was safe with her she was going to talk us through each step no worries needed."
— Janine Coles (Nein) (about Anna-Marie)
"Knowing my sister was in such thoughtful and capable hands gave us real comfort. You made a very painful time a little easier to bear, and for that I will always be grateful."
— Saj Patel (about Anna & Amy)
Saj Patel
3 months ago
Dear Anna and Amy, I want to sincerely thank you for everything you did for my sister’s funeral. Your kindness, compassion, and attention to detail meant so much. You brought calm and reassurance during a very difficult time, and showed great care and respect to both the arrangements and our family. Knowing my sister was in such thoughtful and capable hands gave us real comfort. You made a very painful time a little easier to bear, and for that I will always be grateful. Thank you again for your warmth, professionalism, and genuine care.
Zoe Owens
3 months ago
For such a sad time as a family, the experience was amazing. Anna, supported us as a family every step of the way, particularly my mum. Showing great empathy, keeping in touch all the way and answering all of our questions. I would strongly recommend the Heart of England
Kirstine Swanson
5 months ago
Co-op funerals where so helpful and compassionate for my mothers pure cremation. Anna was lovely kind and very understanding throughout the whole process. Guiding us all the way. I would recommend Anna to anyone who has lost a loved one ❤️ Thankyou so much it really meant so much at the most difficult time of my life losing my mother xx Kind Regards Kirstine Swanson
Angie Pagett
11 months ago
All staff at Co op funerals made the very difficult process of planning our Mum’s funeral easier to bear. Their efficiency and kindness throughout the process from planning and organising the funeral to looking after us on the day could not have been better. Absolutely incredible service. Thank you.
Janine Coles (Nein)
a year ago
I cannot recommend the co-op enough for everything they did for us, I had no clue where to start or even how to arrange a funeral but Anna-Marie made us feel so eased, comfortable and we was safe with her she was going to talk us through each step no worries needed. The reception staff were so helpful and kind also, Tracy was brilliant at helping us also with things like photograph's, what my Mum would be wearing and always asked if we needed anything or have any questions. Sharon who held the ceremony was also fantastic what a lovely lady, she came to my house and we talked about Mum, what songs she liked, what songs/music we wanted, were she worked and then words to talk about my mum's life and she really made it beautiful, fun and just how Mum was. Thank you so much to everyone at the co-op fosehill road you will always be in my heart xxx
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If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
A quick call with a specialist can help you figure out what applies.
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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