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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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J.E. Severs Funeral Service Limited is a long-established family business situated in Little Hale, near Heckington, in Lincolnshire. Their office and Chapel of Rest are located at 26 Main Road, Little Hale, Sleaford, and the team is available for general enquiries weekdays between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., with a 24-hour call-out service available for those times when families need urgent assistance.
The business takes pride in offering a private, modern, purpose-built Chapel of Rest that provides a peaceful setting for families to say their last goodbyes to a loved one. Visits to the Chapel of Rest are arranged by appointment, and there is ample off-street parking available so that visitors can take all the time they need during what can be a deeply personal occasion.
With a strong commitment to family values and community service, J.E. Severs Funeral Service Limited, registered under Company No. 08135955, continues to serve the Sleaford and surrounding Lincolnshire areas, offering compassionate and professional funeral services to families in their time of need.
"John provided expert and sympathetic advice and things went exactly as we had hoped on the day of the service. John and Emma are extremely nice people very well suited to their roles."
— Josephine Dervish (about John & Emma)
"After the death of my husband, both John and Emma Severs were kind, patient, very professional and guided me through everything I needed to do. They gave a wonderful service throughout. I cannot recommend them highly enough."
— Pamela Jones (about John & Emma)
"Always on the end of the phone to guide us through a difficult, emotional process, so grateful for all your help and the prompt, professional way you dealt with the whole journey."
— Sally Khan
"John navigated us through the potential pitfalls of a funeral around Christmas time and he also treated my widowed Mum with real kindness throughout and went out of his way to think of our needs."
— Josephine Dervish (about John)
"They were accommodating of our wishes in a safe and comforting manner, that took all of the pressure and stress from our shoulders. The chapel of rest was a beautiful and calm place to visit mum. My sister and I shall be forever grateful to them both for what they have been able to do for our mum."
— Sharon Holmshaw (about John & Emma)
"John conducted the service even though he had been ill all week. He handled the handmade coffin with such care and gave lots of advice... John and Emma understand the heartache of loss and are so caring and knowledgeable - I will be forever grateful they looked after me and my family and above all my partner."
— Linda Sleaford (about John & Emma)
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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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