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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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Ian Hazel Funerals Ltd is a family-owned funeral directors based in Sutton Coldfield, established in 1987. The business was founded by Ian Hazel, a fourth-generation funeral director who joined the family trade in 1977 and set up his own independent business after the former family firm was acquired by Hodgson Holdings. With its head office at 274 Lichfield Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, the company has grown to serve the wider West Midlands area including Streetly, Kingstanding, Erdington, Lichfield, and Walsall.
Ian Hazel Funerals prides itself on providing a personal, caring, and dignified funeral service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their qualified and dedicated staff are committed to supporting families through every step of the funeral arrangement process, offering a comprehensive range of services including traditional funerals, children's funerals, pre-paid funeral plans, and bereavement support. The team is also happy to visit families in their own home at a convenient time.
As proud members of the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors), Ian Hazel Funerals upholds the highest professional standards. Their ethos is summed up by their guiding principle: 'Holding your hand every step of the way.'
"All aspects of the whole service and preparations went beautifully smoothly, with great care and compassion - with attention to detail. All staff members were very helpful and particularly caring."
— Keith Nicolson
"At this incredibly sad emotional time all the staff bent over backwards to make sure that everything ran smoothly and was perfect which it truly was."
— Rachel Salman
"Ian Hazel's were superbly compassionate, caring and helpful guiding my sister and myself through the process of Mum's passing and all the arrangements to follow."
— Julie Haynes
"Nothing was too much trouble and James Horne guided us through the whole process of arranging everything. The service was wonderful and the celebrant, recommended to us by Hazels was equally wonderful."
— Cathy Lance (about James Horne)
"Everything was done with dignity grace and respect. From the first phone call, the arrangements, the day of the funeral and the day of the interment of her ashes."
— Linda Whelan
"No detail was left unturned, all arrangements were attended to & we were guided by Sue with expertise but most importantly genuine care. When the time comes when we need these services again we will use Ian Hazel's."
— Caroline Green (about Sue)
Amy Hazel
Staff Member
Amy Hazel is a member of the Ian Hazel Funerals team.
Ian Hazel
Funeral Director, Dip F.D, B.I.E
Ian Hazel is a fourth-generation Funeral Director who joined the family business of A. Hazel and Sons in 1977. In 1987,…
James Horne
Staff Member
James Horne is a member of the Ian Hazel Funerals team.
Sue Browne
Staff Member
"We were guided by Sue with expertise but most importantly genuine care. No detail was left unturned, all arrangements w…"
Tim Bartlett
Staff Member
Tim Bartlett is a member of the Ian Hazel Funerals team.
Rachel Salman
2 months ago
Absolutely 1st class. At this incredibly sad emotional time all the staff bent over backwards to make sure that everything ran smoothly and was perfect which it truly was. They were very professional always available when needed and showed great kindness.
Susan Atkins
3 months ago
We had an excellent service from Hazell’s, James, Tim and the rest of the team were supportive, informative and very professional. Hazell’s also arranged a celebrant for us, Ian Heath who delivered a lovely service which was a celebration of my husbands life. Many thanks to you all.
Cathy Lance
7 months ago
I would like to thank Hazels for the excellent way in which all arrangements were taken care of with regard to the funeral of my husband. Nothing was too much trouble and James Horne guided us through the whole process of arranging everything. The service was wonderful and the celebrant, recommended to us by Hazels was equally wonderful. I have no hesitation in recommending Hazels.
Linda Whelan
8 months ago
I would like to thank on behalf of myself and our family all the staff at Ian Hazel funeral directors for there support and kindness throughout the process of organising my late mothers funeral . From the first phone call ,the arrangements, the day of the funeral and the day of the interment of her ashes . Everything was done with dignity grace and respect. I would not hesitate in recommending their services and would definitely use them again should I be in a similar situation. Linda Whelan
Julie Haynes
a year ago
Ian Hazel's were superbly compassionate, caring and helpful guiding my sister, any myself, through the process of Mum's passing and all the arrangements to follow. Their staff were so caring, kind and respectful on the day of the funeral. We are very grateful for their support and guidance during a very sad and difficult time for our 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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