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Attended Burial
£3,020
Attended Cremation
£1,700
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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?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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John G Hogg Funeral Directors was founded in 1992.
Our dedicated teams at our Pallion, Hendon and Farringdon funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.
"It was so kind of you to take personal care of our father and for showing so much care and compassion when dealing with us and the rest of the family. Forever grateful."
— R Gibson
"Stuart was exceptional from start to finish — pleasant, polite, and respectful in every interaction. The day itself ran seamlessly, which allowed us to focus on saying our goodbyes without stress."
— Brendan Feeney (about Stuart)
"Nothing was ever too much trouble. Their compassion and attention to detail made an extremely difficult time much easier to bear. I would highly recommend John Hogg Funeral Directors to anyone seeking professional and truly caring support."
— Vera Vincent (about John)
"Claire and her team went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled with dignity and respect. Their care, compassion and professionalism during such a difficult and emotional time was something I would wholeheartedly recommend."
— valerie butler (about Claire)
"Stuart guided us through every step with kindness, patience, and understanding. Nothing was ever too much trouble. He helped us create a beautiful service that truly honoured Mam's life — thank you for helping us give Mam the send-off she deserved."
— Ashleigh Aiston (about Stuart)
"She made me feel that she wasn't just another person but someone cared about — and that is special. I just knew mam was being taken care of, and loved the way she was referring to my mam as 'mam' throughout."
— Lyndsey Ward (about Gemma)
Alfie Wright
Funeral Service Operative
Funeral Service Operative at John G Hogg Funeral Directors.
Alfie Wright
Funeral Service Operative
Alfie Wright is a funeral service operative at John G Hogg Funeral Directors.
Alfie Wright
Funeral Service Operative
Caitlin
Funeral Service Operative
Caitlin is a member of the John G Hogg Funeral Directors team.
Caitlin
Funeral Arranger
Part of the John G Hogg team, assisting families with funeral arrangements.
Caitlin
Claire Ward
Funeral Director
Funeral Director at John G Hogg, praised by families for providing incredible, empathetic and professional service.
Claire Ward
Funeral Director
"Claire and her team went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled with dignity and respect. Their care, compas…"
Claire Ward
Funeral Director
"Would like to thank Claire for all her support shown to us at a very difficult time."
Claire Ward
Funeral Director
"We cannot thank Claire and her team enough for the care, compassion and professionalism they showed while looking after…"
Claire Ward
Funeral Director
"Claire and her team went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled with dignity and respect. The service they h…"
Daniel Poole
Funeral Service Operative
Daniel Poole is a funeral service operative at John G Hogg Funeral Directors.
Daniel Poole
Funeral Service Operative
Daniel Poole
Funeral Service Operative
Funeral Service Operative at John G Hogg Funeral Directors.
Gemma Gibson
Funeral Director
"She made me feel that she wasn't just another person but someone cared about — and that is special. I just knew mam was…"
Gemma Gibson
Funeral Director
Funeral Director at John G Hogg Funeral Directors.
Gemma Gibson
Funeral Director
Part of the dedicated team at John G Hogg Funeral Directors, providing professional and caring funeral services to fami…
Gemma Gibson
Funeral Director
Gemma was praised by families for being fantastic, professional, respectful and compassionate throughout the funeral pr…
Gemma Gibson
Funeral Director
Grant Wilson
Funeral Service Operative
Funeral Service Operative at John G Hogg Funeral Directors.
Grant Wilson
Funeral Service Operative
Grant Wilson
Funeral Service Operative
Grant Wilson is a funeral service operative at John G Hogg Funeral Directors.
John Hogg Jnr
Funeral Arranger/Administrator
"Nothing was ever too much trouble. Their compassion and attention to detail made an extremely difficult time much easie…"
John Hogg Jnr
Funeral Arranger/Administrator
"John and his team provided the highest level of care and support — nothing was ever too much trouble. Their compassion …"
John Hogg Jnr
Funeral Arranger/Administrator
"Their compassion and attention to detail made an extremely difficult time much easier to bear. Nothing was ever too muc…"
John Hogg Jnr
Funeral Arranger/Assistant
"Nothing was ever too much trouble. Their compassion and attention to detail made an extremely difficult time much easie…"
John Hogg Jnr
Funeral Arranger/Assistant
"From start to finish, John and his team provided the highest level of care and support — nothing was ever too much trou…"
John Hogg Snr
Director
"From start to finish, John and his team provided the highest level of care and support — nothing was ever too much trou…"
John Hogg Snr
Director
"Nothing was ever too much trouble. Their compassion and attention to detail made an extremely difficult time much easie…"
John Hogg Snr
Branch Principal
"Nothing was ever too much trouble. Their compassion and attention to detail made an extremely difficult time much easie…"
John Hogg Snr
Branch Principal
"Their compassion and attention to detail made an extremely difficult time much easier to bear. Nothing was ever too muc…"
John Hogg Snr
Director
"John and his team provided the highest level of care and support — nothing was ever too much trouble. Their compassion …"
Stephen Hammond
Funeral Arranger
Funeral arranger at John G Hogg, noted for guiding families through the process with care and professionalism.
Stephen Hammond
Funeral Service Operative
Stephen Hammond
Funeral Service Operative
Stephen is commended for conducting himself with professionalism, care and compassion, ensuring the deceased is looked …
Stuart Goldsmith
Trainee Funeral Director
"Stuart guided us through every step with kindness, patience, and understanding. Everything was handled with the utmost …"
Stuart Goldsmith
Trainee Funeral Director
"Stuart was our funeral director, he was exceptional from start to finish – pleasant, polite, and respectful in every in…"
Stuart Goldsmith
Trainee Funeral Director
"Stuart guided us through every step with kindness, patience, and understanding. Nothing was ever too much trouble. He h…"
Lyndsey Ward
a month ago
Gemma, she made things that little easier for us and was so helpful during this difficult time, I just knew mam was being taken care of and loved the way she was referring to my mam as mam throughout, she made me feel that she wasnt just another person but someone cared about and that is special.
Nicola Bracy
3 months ago
Gemma and the team were fantastic throughout the whole process following my Dad’s passing. Everyone was professional, respectful and compassionate and I would definitely recommend them.
valerie butler
3 months ago
We cannot thank Claire and her team enough for the care , compassion and professionalism they have showed while looking after my dad (Steven butler ) during such a difficult and emotional time they went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled with dignity and respect the service they helped us arrange was a beautiful and fitting tribute to our beloved dads life , I would wholeheartedly recommend them , and thankyou again Claire for everything you and your team have done for our family during this time .
Ashleigh Aiston
7 months ago
We cannot thank the team at John Hogg enough for the care, compassion, and professionalism they showed while arranging our mam’s funeral. During such a difficult and emotional time, Stuart guided us through every step with kindness, patience, and understanding. Everything was handled with the utmost dignity and respect, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Stuart helped us create a beautiful service that truly honoured Mam’s life and the day went perfectly thanks to their calm and reassuring presence. We are so grateful for their support and would highly recommend them to anyone needing compassionate and professional funeral services. Thank you for helping us give Mam the send-off she deserved
Rosemary Trotter
6 months ago
This was the third time we had entrusted the funeral arrangements for a family member to John G Hogg. At a very difficult time, John guided us through arrangements with a combination of efficiency, professionalism and sensitivity, for which we are very grateful.
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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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