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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 J Scholes Funeral Services is a branch of Central England Co-operative, located in Stamford, Lincolnshire. With over 100 years of professional care, the team is dedicated to supporting families through one of life's most difficult experiences, guided by the principle of doing right by every family, whoever they are and however they lived their life.
The branch offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, including personalised life celebrations, creative floral tributes, memorial tributes and keepsakes, and free grief chat bereavement support. A local team is on hand at every step, from the first difficult phone call through to all funeral arrangements and beyond.
R J Scholes Funeral Services accepts multiple payment options including BACS, cash, Mastercard, and Visa, and also provides assistance with funeral plans and wills and probate services, ensuring families have access to complete peace of mind and support.
"Fantastic service friendly staff very helpful great after care could not have asked for better highly recommend thanks to everybody at rj scholes for a great service."
— Alan Dykes
"Excellent service, very kind and helpful. Took the trouble to make sure everything was dignified."
— Liz Taylor
"They were also particularly patient with my father regarding his accessibility issues and couldn't do more to help him getting into and out of the cars which was truly a great help. Thank you all for helping give our mum a perfect send off."
— Rob Wood (about Darryl)
"From the offset we were treated with such empathy and respect. At such a difficult time they made every effort to meet our needs. Phil is such a genuinely lovely person he couldn't have been more supportive. The funeral was exactly what we asked for."
— Jacky Eastwood (about Phil)
"When my Wife passed away in a Mansfield Care Home, I contacted Scholes in Stamford. They were very professional and Caring. Manisha took the strain from me and dealt with everything. They collected her from Mansfield and kept me informed throughout. Manisha and Diane the Officiant made the service so special."
— Andrew (about Manisha)
Liz Taylor
3 months ago
Excellent service, very kind and helpful. Took the trouble to make sure everything was dignified.
Rob Wood
a year ago
Thank you for all the help in arranging our mum's funeral in January and also thank you to the team led by Darryl in everything they did on the day. The team were all very polite, attentive and courteous throughout the day and looked after us so well. They were also particularly patient with my father regarding his accessibility issues and couldn't do more to help him getting into and out of the cars which was truly a great help. Thank you all for helping give our mum a perfect send off. It is so very much appreciated. In addition, the horses and carriage were perfect. My mother would have absolutely loved watching them throughout the day. Many thanks again for an excellent service.
Andrew
2 years ago
When my Wife passed away in a Mansfield Care Home, I contacted Scholes in Stamford. They were very professional and Caring. Manisha took the strain from me and dealt with everything. They collected her from Mansfield and kept me informed throughout. Manisha and Diane the Officiant made the service so special. Thank you so much.
Alan Dykes
11 months ago
Fantastic service friendly staff very helpful great after care could not have asked for better highly recommend thanks to everybody at rj shoales for a great service
Jacky Eastwood
6 years ago
We couldn't have had a better service. From the offset we were treated with such empathy and respect. At such a difficult time they made every effort to meet our needs. Phil is such a genuinely lovely person he couldn't have been more supportive. The funeral was exactly what we asked for. I recommend their services to anyone at this difficult time.
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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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