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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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Holmes and Family Ltd is an independent funeral director located at 20 Fleet Road, Fleet, Hampshire, serving the local community with dedication and care. The company has been supporting bereaved families since 1992, building a long-standing reputation for providing a dedicated and personal service during life's most difficult moments.
The Fleet branch is part of a wider family-run network of funeral homes across the region, reflecting a deep commitment to serving local communities with openness, fairness, and transparency in all their charges. Families are encouraged to ask for a no-obligation quotation, and the team prides itself on helping arrange the perfect funeral and celebration of life tailored to individual needs.
Holmes and Family can be reached at their Fleet branch on 01252 628600, and the wider team is available to discuss all aspects of funeral arrangements, including pre-paid funerals, natural burial grounds, memorials, and after-funeral support. Their ethos is rooted in trust, compassion, and a genuine commitment to helping bereaved families through every step of the process.
"From the moment we first called, you made us feel welcome by helping us through these tough times. I could not have asked for a better service. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much."
— Olly Roe
"Although the circumstances with Corona Virus made things far more challenging than one could have ever envisaged, the personal touch and eye for detail was self evident throughout. You never felt uncomfortable raising a question and everything fell into place seamlessly."
— paul symes (about Sarah)
"Every detail was thoughtfully and sensitively addressed and looked after, which meant that on the day of the funeral we were able to say our own goodbye to our Mum, knowing that everything was taken care of."
— Suzy Claridge
"Sadly we had two funerals within four months of each other and both handled superbly by Holmes and Family. Our mum and our brother were in good hands, thank you so much."
— Steve Cottingham (about Michelle)
"We were all dreading the process of arranging dads funeral but as soon as I made the call to Holmes & Family in Fleet and spoke to Sarah I knew that they were the right choice. Nothing was any trouble. Sarah was so warm and understood exactly what we wanted and made sure the process was calm, and painless."
— Di Ricketts (about Sarah)
"She was compassionate, calm and so supportive, and she went above and beyond to help us arrange my Dad's funeral with only two days' notice. Nothing was too much trouble for her. She guided us gently through every step, answered every question and made sure we felt cared for throughout."
— Louise (about Michelle)
Amanda
a month ago
The team at Holmes and family were so professional, supportive and kind throughout, I can't recommend them highly enough. Lisa made the whole process as straight forward as possible. When we first met with her we had little idea of what to expect or what we wanted but she listened to us and made suggestions without any pressure. On the day, things couldn't have gone better. Lee and his team were so kind and gave my mum such a respectful and dignified burial. The vicar that Lisa arranged for us provided a perfect service and the flowers were gorgeous. Thank you!
Julie Mcarthur
4 months ago
Extremely professional, kind and helpful. We couldn’t have asked for more. Michelle was excellent in all of the preparations for Mum’s funeral. On the day, Oliver and the team did a really good job of making sure everything went smoothly. Everyone we had contact with took the time to listen. A truly personal service tailored to our needs.
Louise
5 months ago
I cannot speak highly enough of Holmes & Family Funeral Directors. From the moment I contacted them, they showed such kindness, understanding and professionalism at an incredibly difficult time for our family. A special thank you to Michelle, who was truly outstanding. She was compassionate, calm and so supportive, and she went above and beyond to help us arrange my Dad’s funeral with only two days’ notice. Nothing was too much trouble for her. She guided us gently through every step, answered every question and made sure we felt cared for throughout. Thanks to Michelle, Oliver and the whole team, my Dad’s farewell was handled with dignity and warmth. I am deeply grateful for their help and would recommend them without hesitation.
Steve Cottingham
5 months ago
A very polished professional, and compassionate, service from Holmes and Family. From the initial contact, to our visit to the Fleet office to speak to Michelle, through to Oliver who directed on the day, we couldn't have wished for more. Sadly we had two funerals within four months of each other and both handled superbly by Holmes and Family. Our thanks to the team on the day, you handled it so well. Our mum/mum in law and our brother/brother in law were in good hands, thank you so much. Jackie and Steve
Suzy Claridge
7 months ago
We felt so well looked after by the Fleet branch of Holmes & Family for our Mum's funeral, at what was understandably a difficult time. Every detail was thoughtfully and sensitively addressed and looked after, which meant that on the day of the funeral we were able to say our own goodbye to our Mum, knowing that everything was taken care of. I highly recommend Holmes & Family, and I am so grateful to them for their care of our Mum and of us.
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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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