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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
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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.
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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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Martin & Sons is a privately-owned, family-run funeral directors and monumental stone masons based in Clare, Suffolk, established in 2000. Operating from their premises at 37 Nethergate Street, the firm is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to every family they serve, offering a wide range of funeral services from traditional burials and cremations to environmentally friendly and alternative options.
The team at Martin & Sons prides itself on a compassionate and professional approach, with funeral directors Roy, Matthew, and Paul always willing to visit families at home or at their office to gently guide them through their funeral arrangements. The firm is available 24 hours a day, ensuring families can reach them at any time, including in emergencies out of office hours.
Martin & Sons also provides pre-paid funeral planning services and holds memberships with both the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM), reflecting their commitment to professional standards. They serve Clare and a wide range of surrounding villages across Suffolk and Essex, making them a trusted local choice for the community.
"Paul was such a pleasure to work with. Roy was courteous and very respectful."
— Paul Gower (about Paul)
"We will always be so grateful for the kind way you looked after us."
— David Jones
"Everything was seamless and gentle; nothing jarred or jolted and everything seemed to 'unfold' at a gradual, perfect pace."
— Kate Carling
"It's hard to lose the head of a family and a deeply loved man but because of their help, we can say without hesitancy that our Dad would have been very, very proud of his family in recent weeks and at the service."
— Kate Carling (about Susan)
"When we needed direction, Jim and Matthew from Martin & Sons were there for us. When we needed privacy, they seemed to disappear and blend into the background. It was all exactly what our grieving family needed. They were so reverent and caring that we didn't need to think of anything else but for our sad farewell."
— Kate Carling (about Matthew)
"Despite other demands on their time, we were made to feel as if we were the only family they were working with, that they had all the time in the world for us and that nothing was too much trouble."
— Kate Carling (about Susan)
Matthew
Funeral Director
"When we needed direction, Jim and Matthew from Martin & Sons were there for us. When we needed privacy, they seemed to …"
Matthew
Funeral Director
Matthew is one of the funeral directors at Martin & Sons, willing to visit families either at home or in the office to …
Paul
Funeral Director
"Paul was such a pleasure to work with. Roy was courteous and very respectful."
Paul
Funeral Director
Paul is one of the funeral directors at Martin & Sons, willing to visit families either at home or in the office to gen…
Roy
Funeral Director
Roy is one of the funeral directors at Martin & Sons, willing to visit families at home or in the office to guide them …
Roy
Funeral Director
Roy is one of the funeral directors at Martin & Sons, willing to visit families either at home or in the office to gent…
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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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