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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.
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J Lazenby and Sons is a long-established funeral director located on Duke of York Street in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, operating as part of the Dignity network — one of the UK's most trusted providers of funeral services and prepaid funeral plans. As a Dignity branch, J Lazenby and Sons upholds the highest standards of care, offering a compassionate and professional service to families in Wakefield and the surrounding communities, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The branch provides a comprehensive range of funeral services, including the arrangement of hearses and funeral cars, coffins and caskets, funeral flowers, music, and personalised order of service. Families can also access Dignity's prepaid funeral plan options, allowing individuals to plan and fund their own funeral arrangements in advance, giving peace of mind to both themselves and their loved ones.
Dignity's client satisfaction surveys consistently reflect the quality of care provided across their branches, with the vast majority of families reporting that staff were respectful, premises were clean and tidy, and that their needs and wishes were listened to. J Lazenby and Sons continues this tradition of dignified, compassionate funeral care for the Wakefield community.
"Having never needed to find a funeral directors before, we contacted Lazenby's based on the reviews on the internet. They didn't disappoint, and my family cannot thank them enough for looking after us so beautifully."
— Christopher Jessop (about Bethany, Julie)
"Their gentle sense of humour helped lighten the somber mood and relieved the stress of this sad event. The funeral was the celebration of my brother's life that I wanted it to be."
— Annette Sherry
"I was in attendance at the care home when our family member was collected, and although due to space constraints in the home, they did their utmost to treat her with dignity, which wasn't easy for them. Thank you for your care, compassion, respect and support throughout this difficult process."
— Helen Torode
"Special thanks to Trisha and Bernadine. You helped us all through this difficult time with compassion, tact and love. We will never forget your care both of our mother and of us. You helped us see mum on to the next stage of her journey with such dignity."
— Brenda Pickersgill (about Trisha, Bernadine)
"Apart from being incredibly professional they were very caring and understanding and went the extra mile to make her send off special, even to the point of tracking down and providing a Trefoil banner when they realised my mother was a member of this organisation. They also providing a medal cushion to display her British Empire Medal. If I were asked what Lazenby's could do better I would honestly have to say, 'nothing'."
— Christopher Fowler
"We recently lost both mum and dad who passed just one day apart. Lazenby Funeral Directors were truly amazing. I have to thank Michelle who organized everything for our family. What a caring lady. She made the process so easy. I also wish to thank Cathy Davis the lady that conducted mum and dads service. Cathy you made our service brilliant. Exactly what we wanted. You are amazing in your job and cannot recommend you highly enough."
— Mandy Bennett (about Michelle, Cathy Davis)
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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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