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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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Want to find out for sure?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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"Sharon is so efficient, organised with an honest and compassionate approach. She made me and my family feel at ease."
— Laura Altria (about Sharon)
"Oliver on the day of my husband's funeral treated me with the same compassion, sincerity and respectful manner. Oliver took great care to make sure that things ran smoothly whilst ensuring my needs were met too."
— Elaine Busby (about Oliver)
"The minute I spoke to Graham on the phone I knew I had made the right decision. Graham supported me with organising my husband's funeral with compassion, sincerity in a professional respectful manner."
— Elaine Busby (about Graham)
"Knowing my husband would be treated with dignity and in safe hands the minute he was collected from the hospital until the day he was cremated. Which was a great comfort to me."
— Elaine Busby (about Graham)
"Maria was absolutely amazing and is still there for you even when you call over a year later!"
— Clare James (about Maria)
"Maria was absolutely outstanding! My father passed Feb 2023 completely unexpected and she was a star the whole way through out. Went above and beyond and answered any question, even answered back to my hundreds of emails! When seeing my dad in the chapel of rest her and the team went above and beyond to make it as nice as possible given the circumstances."
— Kayle (about Maria)
Clare James
a year ago
My little brother passed away last July at 38….maria was absolutely amazing and is still there for you even when you call over a year later! Amazing company and highly recommend
Kayle
2 years ago
Maria was absolutely outstanding! My father passed Feb 2023 completely unexpected and she was a star the whole way through out. Went above and beyond and answered any question, even answered back to my hundreds of emails! When seeing my dad in the chapel of rest her and the team went above and beyond to make it as nice as possible given the circumstances. I would highly recommend Holmes’s and Daughters Service's!
Laura Altria
3 years ago
Could not ask for a better service. Sharon is so efficient, organised with an honest and compassionate approach. She made me and my family feel at ease.
Elaine Busby
5 years ago
The minute I spoke to Graham on the phone i knew i had made the right decision to use Holmes and family funeral services . Graham supported me with organising my husband's funeral (Robert BUSBY 22nd of may 2020) with compassion sincerity in a professional respectful manner. Oliver on the day of my husband's funeral treated me with the same compassion sincerity and respectful manner. Oliver took great care to make sure that things ran smoothly whilst ensuring my needs were met too. These are hard times due to the pandemic for a lot of people in my situation I was so grateful for the support of these two gentlemen gave me in my time of need and knowing my husband would be treated with dignity and in safe hands the minute he was collect from the hospital until the day he was cremated. Which was a great comfort to me. Your sincerely Mrs Elaine BUSBY
JOOLZ TURNER
6 years ago
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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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