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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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Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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We began undertaking funerals in a local village of Cullycapple around 1905 and in the 1960’s the business was transferred to its’ present location in Ballymoney. The business is now currently owned and managed by Andrew McMullan, the third generation.
"Andrew and team were excellent with care and arrangements of my twin brother Blain's funeral. Very compassionate and professional."
— Lisa McAfee (about Andrew)
"Andrew was very compassionate, competent and kind. He guided us through everything so gently, he made it all flow easily. Perfect service."
— June Gledhill (about Andrew)
"Andrew and the team went above and beyond to make it a bit easier for us. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was just as dad would have wanted."
— linda millar (about Andrew)
"The compassion & dedication Andrew showed to me & my family was unbelievable — from when my mum passed away till the day of the funeral he couldn't have done enough for the family. I will be forever grateful."
— Claire Mcfarlane (about Andrew)
"My father passed away very suddenly in May and we were in complete shock. From the first phone call Andrew was there guiding us through a very difficult time. We truly could not have coped without them."
— Shari Michael (about Andrew)
"The first few days were exceptionally difficult and Andrew was there throughout guiding me with compassion. I know Stephen would be proud. Thank you Andrew for everything, a truly amazing place."
— 6223hilary (about Andrew)
Andrew McMullan
Funeral Director / Owner
"I cannot speak highly enough of Andrew through the sudden death of my husband Stephen. The first few days were exceptio…"
Andrew McMullan
Funeral Director
"My father passed away very suddenly in May and we were in complete shock. From the first phone call Andrew was there gu…"
Andrew McMullan
Funeral Director
"The first few days were exceptionally difficult and Andrew was there throughout guiding me with compassion. I know Step…"
6223hilary
6 months ago
I cannot speak highly enough of Andrew through the sudden death of my husband Stephen. The first few days were exceptionally difficult and Andrew was there throughout guiding me with compassion. He did an exceptional service throughout and I know Stephen would be proud. Thankyou Andrew for everything a truly amazing place ❤️
Lisa McAfee
7 months ago
Andrew and team were excellent with care and arrangements of my twin brother Blain funeral. Very compassionate and professional.
June Gledhill
11 months ago
Andrew was very compassionate , competent and kind. He guided us through everything so gently, he made it all flow easily. Perfect service.
Claire Mcfarlane
2 years ago
The compassion & dedication Andrew showed to me& my family over the past few days was unbelievable,when my mum passed away till the day of the funeral he couldn’t have done enough for the family,very highly respectful undertaker,that I will be forever grateful,Thank you Andrew& staff ..
linda millar
3 years ago
Can l thank you all for the fantastic service we as a family we received on the death of our dad. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was just as dad would have wanted. Andrew and the team went above and beyond to make it a bit easier for us.
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If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
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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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