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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.
Want to talk it through?
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Want to check with a specialist?
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Want to find out for sure?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
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With 240 years of experience, we know that organising a funeral can seem like a daunting task, especially when we find ourselves having to make difficult decisions at a time of loss and bereavement.
You can trust Lodge Brothers to guide you through every step of the journey. We take great pride in being able to offer a 24 hour service, 365 days a year, providing advice on what needs to be done.
"Dominic, Penny and Victoria have exceeded themselves. They guided me and our family through the most horrific time, and gave my late husband respect and dignity. I can't thank Lodge Brothers enough for their help and support."
— Denise Haigh (about Dominic, Penny, Victoria)
"Penny was so professional yet she was such a caring and sympathetic person making sure all our needs were met. Through this sad time we never had to worry about a thing as it was taken care of at all stages of our grieving."
— yve birks (about Penny)
"The way that mum was looked after, the care and dignity, and the way they put themselves out so that my father in law could spend lasting precious moments with his beloved wife. No words can replace the loss of a loved one, but Lodge Brothers can hold their heads up high for making a sad time an easier journey for all of us."
— yve birks (about Penny)
Paul Bye
Senior Commercial Manager
Paul Bye is the Senior Commercial Manager at Lodge Brothers, available to help families who have suffered a bereavement…
Daniel M
a year ago
The woman I spoke to was incompetent, rude and callous. They had already installed the stone without informing me. Fortunately someone from the council spoke to Lodge on my behalf and a guy called me back and agreed to do things properly.
CsCs_UK
a year ago
Shambles from beginning to end one problem after another, what were they playing at, my grandma would have been so disappointed she deserved a nice funeral, a day of mourning and they had no respect for anything Absolutely won't be using them again that's for sure !!
Alison Leveridge
2 years ago
Lodge brothers made the arrangement for my mums funeral. The time care and support received from them was amazing. Nothing was to much trouble, and the service was perfect. Couldn't ask for more.
yve birks
4 years ago
We lost our beloved Wife, mum and grandma back in February in Cyprus this year. We had to fly her back to the uk and this is where Penny at Lodge brothers took over, where mum was collected from Heathrow and everything was sorted out by Penny and her colleagues at the Ashford middx branch. Through this sad time we never had to worry about a thing as it was taken care of at all stages of our grieving. Penny was so professional yet she was such a caring and sympathetic person making sure all our needs were met. Her approach to each stage was taken care of, including all the stresses of organising a funeral . The way that mum was looked after the care and dignity, and the way they put themselves out so that our, my father in law could spend lasting precious moments with his beloved wife. We thank you all from the bottoms of our hearts for making such a sad time, easier for the whole of our family. No words can replaced the loss of a loved one, but Lodge brothers can hold their heads up high for making a sad time, an easier journey for all of us... and once again a big thank you to Penny for all her help. .....from the family Nicola.
Denise Haigh
6 years ago
It is with great sadness that I have had to use Lodge Brother's funeral Directors. Very sadly my husband Steven Haigh LOST his battle to CANCER. Dominic ,Penny and Victoria, have Exceeded themselves. They guided me, our family through the most horrific time. Gave my late husband respect and dignity, unlike St Peters Hospital. I can't thank Lodge Brorhers enough for their help and support. I would highly recommend them.
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If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
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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