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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?
Free, no obligation.
Want to check with a specialist?
Free, no obligation.
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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We are an independently family owned funeral directors established since 1991. Our main aim is to alleviate the worry from the family, of arranging the funeral, and in order to carry out this we are available 24 hours a day, a fully qualified member of staff will deal with your call personally, no answer machines or recorded messages, the personal touch every time.
"The staff were so thoughtful and their expertise was first class. I felt we gave our loved one a beautiful send off."
— Barbara Mcgeown
"Their ability to respect and accommodate various cultural and personal preferences is impressive. They handle everything with the utmost respect and attention to detail, ensuring that the different services they provide are personalised and dignified."
— Eimer Duffy
"Their support made an incredibly hard situation just that little bit easier. They were compassionate, respectful, and handled everything with dignity."
— Sarah Hanley
"This was the first time I had to organise a funeral & Laurence & Team couldn't have been any more helpful. They really did make the whole experience less painful and will be forever grateful to everyone at O'Neills for giving my Mum the most beautiful day."
— Conor McKenna (about Laurence)
"They really did make the whole experience less painful and will be forever grateful to everyone at O'Neills for giving my Mum the most beautiful wake and funeral."
— Grainne Burns (about Laurence)
"At the end of the wake period I felt that my mother had been prepared for burial by a friend, not a company. Though to call it a 'service' is somewhat of an injustice — Lawrence O'Neill and his professional team went the extra mile in ensuring that everything was taken care of, enabling my family to focus on the grieving process."
— Fionntan Adams (about Lawrence O'Neill)
Cian O'Riordan
Funeral Director
Cian O'Riordan joined in 2022 and was one of the youngest Funeral Directors in Ireland at the time, even being featured…
Donna O'Neill
General Manager
Donna O'Neill is a Manager and Funeral Arranger who has worked in the family business since it was established in 1991 …
Laurence O'Neill
Owner/Manager
"They really did make the whole experience less painful and will be forever grateful to everyone at O'Neills for giving …"
Laurence O'Neill
Funeral Director/Embalmer/Manager
"They really did make the whole experience less painful and will be forever grateful to everyone at O'Neills for giving …"
Grainne Burns
a month ago
I was extremely grateful to the staff of O’Neills who supported and guided me through everything when my beloved mother passed away in November. They where extremely compassionate and professional. Laurence & the whole team couldn’t have been more helpful and supportive to my needs. They really did make the whole experience less painful and will be forever grateful to everyone at O’Neills for giving my Mum the most beautiful wake and funeral. Thank you so much.
Sarah Hanley
2 months ago
We cannot thank O’Neills Funeral Directors enough for the care and professionalism they showed our family. During such a difficult time, they were compassionate, respectful, and handled everything with dignity. Their support made an incredibly hard situation just that little bit easier. We are truly grateful.
Barbara Mcgeown
10 months ago
I highly recommend O’Neills Funeral Directors, I felt they were very sympathetic to our situation and had plenty of time for us. The hearse was so polished and stately, the staff were so thoughtful and their expertise was first class. I felt we gave our loved one a beautiful send off. Thank you O’Neills 🙏
Eimer Duffy
2 years ago
If you are considering the services of a Funeral Director I wish to say do contact O'Neills Funeral Directors in Belfast. Their professionalism, approachability and empathy shines through. They handle everything with the utmost respect and attention to detail, ensuring that the different services they provide are personalised and dignified. Their ability to respect and accommodate various cultural and personal preferences is impressive. I highly recommend O'Neills for their compassionate and professional approach.
Conor McKenna
2 years ago
We are all grateful to the staff of O’Neills who supported and guided us through everything when my beloved mother passed. They where extremely compassionate and professional. This was the first time i had to organise a funeral & Laurence & Team couldn’t have been anymore helpful. They really did make the whole experience less painful and will be forever grateful to everyone at O’Neills for giving my Mum the most beautiful day. Thanks again!!
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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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