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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
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We need a bit more info
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Hogben & Partis Ltd is Faversham's only independent and family-owned funeral directors, established in 1965. Located at 37 Stone Street, Faversham, the company has decades of experience providing compassionate and professional funeral care to families across Kent. Their chapels of rest are situated at Solomon's Lane (off St Mary's Road), Faversham, where families can pay their last respects in private.
The team at Hogben & Partis offers a comprehensive and fully personalised service, covering everything from simple and unattended cremations to traditional, bespoke, eco, horse-drawn, and motorcycle funerals. They can advise on all aspects of funeral arrangements including coffin choices, flower arrangements, orders of service, and even home or alternative venue services. They also provide memorials, headstones, and pre-paid funeral plans through Golden Charter.
Hogben & Partis are proud members of the National Association of Funeral Directors and the Association of Green Funeral Directors, and are an Accredited Funeral Director of Golden Charter Funeral Plans. The business prides itself on providing dignified, respectful, and stress-free support to bereaved families, with all staff trained to offer genuine compassion and confidentiality during difficult times.
"The caring and sensitivity shown at such a difficult time has been amazing. Nothing has been too much trouble. I would highly recommend them to help take your loved one on their final journey."
— Becky Williams
"Jack and his team treated our mum with so much care and respect, and we were truly touched by the compassion shown throughout. We felt completely supported from beginning to end."
— Ana Cristina Hardie (about Jack)
"Their interpersonal relationship with us was something that touched our hearts. Katie in the office was always available for advice and Jack on the day was incredibly kind and gentle."
— L Tully-Middleton (about Katie)
"They also allowed me to ride in the 3 wheeler so I had the pleasure of travelling with my husband on his last journey. Our original celebrant became seriously ill a few days before the service and Simon jumped in to the rescue and delivered a perfect service. Quite amazing!"
— Andrea Miles (about Simon)
"Katie was especially accommodating throughout the whole process and paid great attention to every detail, which meant so much to us as a family. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and her kindness, patience and understanding made a very difficult time much easier to manage."
— Ana Cristina Hardie (about Katie)
"They took time to get to know Colin and his family and created a service that was very personal and beautiful. I believe they took care of him. I took clothes in and his favourite soap, and they made some small exceptions to rules that meant so much to us — we wanted him cremated in his slippers!"
— Sharron Atkins (about Jack)
Abbie Bunn
Funeral Services Team Member
Began her career in the funeral industry in Australia, joining Invocare in 2024, before returning to the UK in May 2025…
Abbie Bunn
Funeral Services Team Member
Began her career in the funeral industry in Australia, joining Invocare in 2024. After returning to the UK in May 2025,…
Abbie Bunn
Funeral Services Team Member
Abbie began her career in the funeral industry in Australia with Invocare in 2024, developing a genuine passion for sup…
Abbie Bunn
Funeral Services Team Member
Began her career in the funeral industry in Australia, joining Invocare in 2024, before returning to the UK in May 2025…
Abbie Bunn
Funeral Services Team Member
Began her career in the funeral industry in Australia, joining Invocare in 2024, before returning to the UK in May 2025…
Carl Philpott
Funeral Services Team Member
Carl envisions no other career for himself than being at Hogben & Partis, and is dedicated to continuous learning and i…
Carl Philpott
Funeral Services Team Member
Carl envisions no other career for himself than being at Hogben & Partis, with a dedication to continuous learning and …
Carl Philpott
Funeral Services Team Member
Carl envisions no other career for himself than being at Hogben & Partis, with a dedication to continuous learning and …
Carl Philpott
Funeral Services Team Member
Carl envisions no other career for himself than being at Hogben & Partis, with a dedication to continuous learning and …
Carl Philpott
Debbie Fortune
Funeral Services Team Member
Debbie Fortune
Funeral Services Team Member
Debbie Fortune
Funeral Services Team Member
Debbie Fortune
Funeral Services Team Member
Debbie is a member of the Hogben & Partis funeral services team.
Debbie Fortune
Harry Nelson
Jack Davis
Funeral Services Team Member
"They took time to get to know Colin and his family and created a service that was very personal and beautiful. They mad…"
Jack Davis
Funeral Services Team Member
"They took time to get to know Colin and his family and created a service that was very personal and beautiful. They mad…"
Jack Davis
Funeral Services Team Member
"They took time to get to know Colin and his family and created a service that was very personal and beautiful. Througho…"
Jack Davis
Funeral Services Team Member
"They took time to get to know Colin and his family and created a service that was very personal and beautiful. Througho…"
Jamie King
Jo Mears
Funeral Services Team Member
Jo Mears
Funeral Services Team Member
Jo Mears
Funeral Services Team Member
Jo Mears
Jo Mears
Funeral Services Team Member
Jo is a member of the Hogben & Partis funeral services team.
Katie Didcock
"Katie was especially accommodating throughout the whole process and paid great attention to every detail, which meant s…"
Lana Wilson-Agate
Lucie Holness
Robyn Ledger
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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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