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Attended Cremation
£1,250
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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
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Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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Kavanagh and Coates Funeral Services was founded in 2003.
Our dedicated teams at our Heywood funeral home 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.
"Nothing was too much trouble. Sam guided me beautifully in being with my mum in the chapel of rest — their services go above and beyond."
— Jenny Wood (about Sam)
"Clare was thoughtful, empathetic and genuinely cared about my brother and our family. We never felt rushed or like a bother."
— Nic Knott (about Clare)
"From my very first phone call to arriving at the wake venue, the support and care I received was unbelievable. I will be forever grateful."
— Carley McLaughlin (about Sam)
"We felt at ease and assured that we didn't need to be anxious about any part of the process. The service on the day was beautiful, respectful and a celebration all in one — a heartfelt, genuine service that meant a lot to us as a family."
— Emma Hilton (about Clare)
"She has taken care of Dad from picking him up from the home, up to and including the final day. Myself and the family would like to thank Clare for being so professional but loving and caring at this sad time."
— PHIL Ball (about Clare)
"Clare felt like a trusted friend by the time the funeral was over. Everything went like clockwork and with very little input required from us. You don't know how much we appreciated your care and professionalism."
— Michelle Hornsey (about Clare)
Clare
Funeral Arranger
"Clare who was absolutely amazing and felt like a trusted friend by the time the funeral was over. Everything went like …"
Dave
Funeral Director
"Dave was compassionate and professional in supporting us through this. He listened to us and ensured that our dad's ser…"
Sam
Funeral Arranger
"I personally felt Sam guided me beautifully in being with my mum in the chapel of rest. Their services go above & beyon…"
Rosemary Fletcher
2 months ago
Sam and Claire were extremely caring and professional, they helped me immensely with advising on the funeral arrangements and supporting me when visiting my loved one in their chapel.of rest, nothing was too much trouble to either of them and i can not thank them both enough. Everyone at the Heywood funeral home treated my loved one with great respect.
Peter Jackson
4 months ago
Sam and the team at Kavanagh & Coates provided exceptional service during my Mother-in-Law’s funeral. Their professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail made a difficult time much easier for our family. Everything was handled seamlessly and with great dignity, allowing us to focus on remembering Mum. We are deeply grateful for their kindness, support, and guidance, and would highly recommend their services.
Grace Cockcroft
4 months ago
Clare and the team went above and beyond for our family whilst arranging my grandads funeral. Clare has so much care and compassion and we really felt like all our needs and wants were heard and listened to carefully. We couldn’t have asked for a nicer send off and it really was perfect. As a family we cannot thank Clare enough for everything she did for us. Would highly recommend to anyone, they’re the best!
Emma Hilton
6 months ago
Clare & the team facilitated our late Dads Funeral. We felt fully supported by Clare, she was available to meet our needs at anytime, answering any of questions, wether they were regarding legal matters or assuring us with emotional requests. We felt at ease, & assured that we didn’t need to be anxious about any part of the process. The service on the day was beautiful, respectful & a celebration all in one. Thank you so much Clare & team we really appreciate your professionalism, kindness, & heart felt genuine service, it meant a lot to us as a family. Many Thanks.
Nic Knott
6 months ago
My brother's funeral was handled by Clare at Kavanagh and Coates recently and it was such a well-thought out and smooth experience for the family. They looked after absolutely everything and we never felt rushed or like a bother. Clare was thoughtful, empathetic and genuinely cared about my brother and our family. She had also looked after my stepfather fairly recently and so we knew we were in excellent hands. They provided the most amazing floral display as well. Clare was always available to answer any questions and guided the whole process with the utmost professionalism. Thank you so much, you made it as easy and smooth as possible.
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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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