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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.
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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
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Our Highworth Chapel of Rest is manned Monday to Friday 9am – 8pm and Saturday 10am – 3pm where we have two dedicated Chapels and a caretaker living onsite.
"From the way they took my grandad in their care from leaving the house, to the chapel of rest to the funeral — cannot recommend Hilliers enough. Thank you all for being so kind and caring."
— Leah Whitaker
"Jo and the team at Hillier's made a horrible situation bearable. Every email (and there were lots), were answered immediately. We cannot fault the service we received and at a very reasonable price."
— Rachel Coughlan (about Jo)
"Nick was quietly efficient and so kind. Him suggesting the colourful coffin was genius and so appropriate for Mum attracting the most favourable comments. Despite more mourners turning up than anticipated, no panic ensued, and everything went smoothly with the staff all-but invisible throughout."
— Rachael Wilson (about Nick)
"It's not just their care and compassion, but making us feel that they have no-one else but us to deal with. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Special thanks to Kelvin and Jo, and to those on the days who were there and those working behind the scenes to ensure we gave Mum and Dad the best send off they deserved."
— Penny Keen (about Kelvin)
"From the minute he came to collect Mum right through to the completion of the service Mike has been first class. Nothing has been too much trouble, he is warm, caring and compassionate and my family and I are so grateful to him. Mike you are an absolute star and I will recommend Hilliers all the way!"
— Tracey Huxtable (about Mike)
"I just want to express my deepest gratitude for the care and compassion specifically Nick showed us during my son's funeral. The support from you and your team was truly exceptional. Every step of the way, we felt understood, cared for, and supported. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making such a difficult time a bit more bearable."
— Eric Talib (about Nick)
Becky
Family Member / Funeral Director
Part of the Hillier family which has been caring for the people of Swindon and its surrounding areas for four generatio…
Becky
Family Member / Funeral Director
Member of the Hillier family, which has been caring for the people of Swindon and surrounding areas for four generation…
Becky Hillier
Family Member / Funeral Director
Part of the Hillier family which has been caring for the people of Swindon and its surrounding areas for four generatio…
Becky Hillier
Family Member
Part of the Hillier family which has been caring for the people of Swindon and its surrounding areas for four generatio…
Mark
Family Member / Funeral Director
Member of the Hillier family, which has been caring for the people of Swindon and surrounding areas for four generation…
Mark
Family Member / Funeral Director
Part of the Hillier family which has been caring for the people of Swindon and its surrounding areas for four generatio…
Mark Hillier
Family Member / Funeral Director
Part of the Hillier family which has been caring for the people of Swindon and its surrounding areas for four generatio…
Mark Hillier
Family Member
Part of the Hillier family which has been caring for the people of Swindon and its surrounding areas for four generatio…
Michael
Family Member / Funeral Director
Member of the Hillier family, described by clients as warm, caring and compassionate.
Michael
Family Member / Funeral Director
Part of the Hillier family which has been caring for the people of Swindon and its surrounding areas for four generatio…
Michael Hillier
Family Member / Funeral Director
Part of the Hillier family which has been caring for the people of Swindon and its surrounding areas for four generatio…
Michael Hillier
Family Member
Part of the Hillier family which has been caring for the people of Swindon and its surrounding areas for four generatio…
Penny Keen
a month ago
This is the 2nd time in less than a year we have used Hillier and can highly recommend them. It’s not just their care and compassion, but making us feel that they have no-one else but us to deal with. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Special thanks to Kelvin and Jo, and to those on the days who were there and those working behind to scenes to ensure we gave Mum and Dad the best send off they deserved.
Steve T
2 months ago
Hillier's at Highworth dealt with my mother's funeral arrangements in March. The funeral arranger, Jo, was was accommodating, compassionate, friendly and understanding. She explained everything clearly and answered all our queries and concerns honestly. She gave balanced advice enabling us to make our own choices about the how we wanted the service to run at Kingsdown Crematorium.
Eric Talib
3 months ago
I just want to express my deepest gratitude for the care and compassion specifically Nick showed us during my son’s funeral. The support from you and your team was truly exceptional. Every step of the way, we felt understood, cared for, and supported. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making such a difficult time a bit more bearable.
Leah Whitaker
4 months ago
Hilliers have been amazing from start to finish. So compassionate and caring. From the way they took my grandad in their care from leaving the house, to the chapel of rest to the funeral. Cannot recommend Hilliers enough. Thank you all for being so kind and caring.
Rachel Coughlan
3 months ago
Jo and the team at Hillier's made a horrible situation bearable. We live out of county and the transportation of our loved one was seemless. All our wishes were meet without exception. Every email (and there were lots), were answered immediately. We cannot fault the service we received and at a very reasonable price. Thank you to everyone involved, much gratitude from Rachel & the Driscoll Family.
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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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