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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.
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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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"From the very first spoken I had spoken with Ashley, and all the way through they were absolutely amazing. I can not fault them in even any tiny way. It was the very best anyone could have wished for under the circumstances. I will never go anywhere else and will even choose to have my own arrangements through them."
— Patricia Doherty (about Ashley)
"I was totally unaware of how to arrange a funeral but everyone at Powell's in Ware were very supportive and explained everything very clearly. I was shocked by the death of my sister, despite her failing health. Powell's arranged everything and kept in contact with me all through the process. I would highly recommend them to anyone who finds themselves in the difficult situation of having to arrange a goodbye to a loved one, whilst still in shock and grieving."
— Clare Jones
"Ashley was truly amazing—she guided us through every step of arranging my father-in-law's funeral with kindness, patience, and genuine support for the whole family. Dean was equally outstanding. He came to collect my father-in-law with the utmost respect and dignity. Everything was handled flawlessly, allowing us to focus on remembering and celebrating a life well lived."
— Charleen Capel (about Ashley)
"Sensitively and kindly Amber guided us through a difficult process I honestly did not want to go through. She was clear and concise and just showed the utmost kindness in all our interactions. The whole experience was as perfect as it could be during this sad and difficult time. Powells made that difference."
— Ange Hounsell (about Amber)
"A very special thank you to Amber, who was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She was so caring, thoughtful, and genuinely supportive every step of the way. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and she was always there whenever we needed her, offering reassurance, guidance, and comfort when it mattered most. Her warmth and dedication made such a difference to our family, and we will always be grateful for the care she showed us."
— Flo (about Amber)
"I cannot express how AMAZING Powells have been in organising our beautiful mums funeral. Alison has been amazing right from the start, nothing was too much trouble, from having mums finger nails painted, cutting a lock of hair, finger prints, sorting our visits, giving us time to grieve and recoup before leaving. She is a truly wonderful compassionate lady. There are not enough words to express how grateful we are that Powells played a huge part in helping us lay our wonderful mum to rest."
— karen searles (about Alison)
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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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