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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.
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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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Houghtons Funeral Directors Ltd is a caring, professional, independent family-owned funeral service based in Warrington, Cheshire, serving Warrington and Halton. As a family-run business, they pride themselves on providing 24-hour personal care and attention to the families they serve, ensuring support is available whenever it is needed most.
The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including memorial services, a living celebration of life, direct cremation, and specialist support for sudden deaths, baby loss, and children's funerals. They also provide funeral plans, as well as unique memorial keepsakes such as ashes into glass and fingerprint jewellery. Their fleet of vehicles is available to view on their website.
Houghtons Funeral Directors Ltd is a member of both the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), reflecting their commitment to professional standards and ethical practice. The business is ultimately owned and run by Mr D R Houghton, Director and shareholder, and trades under the names Houghtons, Houghton & Son, and A Life Celebrated.
"Looked after my mum just under two years ago and my dad today - could not have asked for a more professional or attentive service. Exceptional from start to end, there to offer help and support every step of the way."
— joe haselden
"We were filled with such a sense of relief from the moment we were greeted by the lovely Trish offering us tea. The care compassion and kindness that we were shown was incomparable. I cannot express the feeling of thanks and gratitude I feel and words are not enough."
— Alison Dorsett (about Trish)
"Trish's warmth, kindness, sincerity and genuine compassion are outstanding. Trish is not only very good at her job but also a very special person."
— Nigel Jones (about Trish)
"Living abroad meant organising the funeral could have been stressful but Trish gave me her personal phone number and was constantly in touch for reassurance, making my aunt's farewell a dignified, flawless and emotional event."
— Paul Fairhurst Valenti (about Trish)
"I personally knew my beloved dad would be looked after and cared for by her and the team as I would have cared for him myself. My dad would have loved Trish and I know he would be so happy that we gave her the massive responsibility of keeping him safe. It's little things that mean so much at such an awful time and those gestures will stay with me forever."
— Alison Dorsett (about Trish)
"Two hours after we lost our mum we walked in to Houghton's feeling bewildered and having no idea what to do. Trish immediately made us feel at ease. She made the saddest time of our life a lot more bearable and my brother and I will be forever thankful. When you lose a parent you immediately feel as though you need a 'grown-up', even when you're in your thirties - Trish was exactly who we needed."
— Jules L (about Trish)
D R Houghton
Director/Shareholder
Mr D R Houghton is the ultimate owner and director of Houghtons Funeral Directors Ltd.
D R Houghton
Director / Shareholder
Mr D R Houghton is the owner and director of Houghtons Funeral Directors Ltd, ultimately responsible for running the bu…
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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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