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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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Probate might not be needed
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Priestley and Cockett is a funeral director located at 1-3 Sunningdale Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, and forms part of the Dignity network — one of the UK's most trusted providers of funeral services and prepaid funeral plans. As a Dignity branch, Priestley and Cockett upholds the highest standards of care, offering a compassionate and professional service to families in Lincoln and the surrounding area, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The branch provides a full range of funeral services, helping families through every step of the process, from bringing a loved one into care through to the day of the funeral and beyond. Services include assistance with hearses and funeral cars, coffins and caskets, funeral flowers, music, and personalised funeral arrangements to ensure each farewell is a fitting tribute.
As part of Dignity, Priestley and Cockett also offers prepaid funeral plans, allowing individuals to plan ahead and record their final wishes. The branch continually invests in its staff, premises, and vehicles to ensure families receive the very best care during one of life's most difficult times.
"The flowers for Mum's coffin were a perfect tribute to her love of roses and her wedding bouquet. Sarah, Gill and Daniel were courteous, supportive, respectful and empathetic. Every detail was carefully planned with us."
— A Duncombe (about Sarah, Gill, Daniel)
"I had to arrange my dad's funeral recently long distance as I don't live in the area, but everything was made so much easier by the kindness, compassion and professionalism of Andrew. The day itself was as lovely as these things can be - everyone was so respectful and kind it made everything so much more bearable."
— Helen Larkin (about Andrew)
"It was particularly sad because he followed Mum who had passed less than a year before. I have nothing but unreserved praise for the whole team at Priestley and Cockett, who helped us plan and implement Dad's final journey."
— Steve Broughton (about Gill, Dan)
"The respect for Dad and compassion of the staff towards me were amazing. A personal thank you to Kathryn for her kindness throughout the process. If you want to know that your loved one is being taken care of, then Priestley and Cockett are the people you need."
— Zita Riglar (about Kathryn)
"On the day of the funeral, I didn't have to worry about a single thing and I could just focus on my goodbye to my husband, everything ran perfectly smoothly and was handled with the utmost dignity."
— AJ Lloyd
"I couldn't have been wrapped in kindness more. From the guys who collected Mum from home, to the end saying bye. Dan looked after everything with kindness, dignity and empathy. Making sure everything ran smoothly. Dan kept me informed of everything along the way and guided me through next steps. He couldn't have done more."
— Karen Milne (about Dan)
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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:
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