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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
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R Davies and Son is a funeral director located at 2 Pembroke Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, operating as part of the Dignity network — one of the UK's most trusted providers of funeral services and prepaid funeral plans. Serving the local Bristol community, the branch is committed to providing a caring, professional and compassionate service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring families receive the support they need at every step of the funeral arranging process.
As part of the Dignity family, R Davies and Son upholds the highest standards of care, with ongoing investment in staff, premises and vehicles. The branch offers a full range of funeral services, including personalised funeral arrangements, a variety of coffin and casket options, funeral transport, floral tributes, and prepaid funeral plans to help families plan ahead with peace of mind.
Dignity's client surveys consistently reflect exceptional satisfaction, with over 99% of clients reporting that staff were respectful, premises were clean and tidy, and that their needs and wishes were listened to. R Davies and Son is proud to be part of a network that serves over 500 local communities nationwide, bringing expertise and uncompromising compassion to families in Bristol and the surrounding area.
"Michael helped us all through the process when my dad passed away suddenly. The support and help we received from them was first class. I cannot thank Michael and all the staff enough."
— Gillian Weller (about Michael)
"I live in Devon and my mother in law was in a nursing home in Clevedon. This made things extremely difficult for me as I am not as fit as I was. The team sorted everything and helped me by sending paperwork to an associated Directors office in Barnstaple to save me travelling. First rate service at a very trying time."
— Bruce Bennett
"Sadly we lost my father and my mother in law in the space of a week. We went back to them for my mother in law as they were so good. They were sympathetic, very informative and didn't try to push any extras on. They advised us and guided us through and then took over the organisation. Everything was perfect. At a very sad time they are there to answer all your questions and make the process as easy as it can be for you."
— Lynn Barlow (about Rosie)
"Amazing service at such a difficult time. We were looked after exceptionally well and the care our loved one received was exemplary. We can't thank them enough for the help and guidance received all the way through the process, from arranging to collect our relative from a coroner's office across the country, organising a bespoke coffin and making sure the service was everything he would have wanted. So warm, caring and professional."
— craig smith
"Rosie once again sacrificed her own rest time, starting work early in the morning to personally accompany us to the crematorium to collect my sister's ashes. Without her willingness to go above and beyond, we would not have been able to make our flight and bring my sister home on time. Even after we left the UK, she continued to check in on us to ensure we arrived home safely. Rosie is far more than a professional—she has a truly magnificent heart."
— Buckley (about Rosie)
"Despite the language barrier, Rosie took the extra care to translate every single email into Chinese for me. That attention to detail gave me absolute trust that my sister was in safe, loving hands. After we landed, Rosie gave up her personal weekend off to pick us up from our hotel so we could visit my sister. What touched me most was the deep respect and empathy shown in every quiet moment: whenever they were about to touch my sister while dressing her, they gently whispered, 'sorry sweet.' It was not a performance for a customer—it came genuinely from the bottom of their hearts for every departed soul."
— Buckley (about Rosie)
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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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