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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.
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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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Mitchell Funeral Service, located on King William Street in Exeter, Devon, is part of the Dignity family of funeral directors — one of the UK's most trusted providers of funeral services and prepaid funeral plans. As a member of the Dignity network, Mitchell Funeral Service benefits from the group's commitment to the highest standards of care, with staff available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to support families through some of life's most difficult moments.
The branch is dedicated to providing a caring, professional, and compassionate service to the local Exeter community and surrounding areas. Dignity continually invests in its staff, premises, and vehicles to ensure that families and their loved ones receive exemplary care at every stage of the funeral process. Client satisfaction surveys conducted across the Dignity network consistently reflect extremely high levels of approval, with nearly all families reporting that staff were respectful, premises were clean and tidy, and that their needs and wishes were listened to carefully.
Mitchell Funeral Service offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, including personalised funeral planning, prepaid funeral plans, and guidance on all aspects of arranging a fitting farewell. Whether families require a traditional service or something more personal and unique, the team at Mitchell Funeral Service is on hand to help every step of the way.
"It was so reassuring to see Steph on the day having discussed the plans with her in the office. The service ran smoothly, we didn't feel rushed or pressured. Friends and family felt the tone was perfect — casual, relaxed and an informal celebration of my dad's life."
— Julie Heywood (about Steph)
"We first became aware of Mitchells when the funeral director gladly stepped in to lead the service when the vicar unfortunately did not arrive. Steph and Sophia were awesome from the start — welcoming, knowledgeable and tolerant of my requests. Their recommendations turned out to be spot on and on the day the funeral went perfectly."
— Chris Kelly (about Steph)
"Natalie was willing to give as much time and explanation as I needed and she made the time of loss so much easier. They are so understanding, compassionate and obliging — absolutely marvellous."
— Irena Hutchings (about Natalie)
"A special thank you to Jack for giving Nigel instruction on how to act as pallbearer before Mum's funeral, and also to the pallbearers on the day who explained things so that Nigel, who is deaf, understood what was going to happen. Thank you very much for making it a good send off."
— Gina Haydon (about Jack)
"Katy is the most amazing person — there wasn't anything that wasn't done for us, and she even gave us a picture of my mum as a memorial which is so sweet. I would definitely recommend Mitchells to help you with your funeral arrangements."
— Emma carnell (about Katy)
"It felt like it was a friend helping us rather than a business. The empathy and genuine caring nature from Katy and Martin helped us tremendously to give our mother the farewell that she deserved. There are not enough words to say how brilliantly our mothers passing and the day of her funeral were handled. Katy's compassion and attention to detail was amazing — from the absolutely stunning flowers to the beautifully presented order of service, Katy led us through everything with exceptional respect and professionalism, and our family appreciate your kindness more than you could ever know."
— Alexandria Pugh (about Katy)
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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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