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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
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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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Richard Ward Funeral Services is an independent family-owned funeral director based in Enderby, Leicester, with a second branch in Wigston. Founded and led by Richard Ward, the business has been built on a strong ethos that bereaved families are best served by independent, community-focused funeral directors. Richard holds prestigious qualifications including MBIE (Member of the British Institute of Embalmers, 1984), DipFD (Diploma in Funeral Directing, 1988), and MICPEM (Member of the Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management, 2009), bringing decades of professional expertise to the service.
The Enderby branch, located at 2b Cross Street, is available 24 hours a day to support families through one of life's most difficult moments. The team prides itself on transparent pricing, exceptional care, and a compassionate approach from start to finish. Services offered include traditional funeral services, thanksgiving services, unattended cremations, ashes interments, and headstone and memorial arrangements.
Families consistently praise Richard Ward Funeral Services for their bright, contemporary premises, professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine empathy. Richard's wife Sharon and daughter Megan are also involved in the business, reinforcing its family-run character and commitment to personal, community-centred care.
"They were kind, understanding and thoroughly professional throughout. I felt supported at every stage and would definitely recommend your services."
— Linda Wilson (about Fred)
"Special thanks to Richard, Helen and Naomi for ensuring the smallest details were perfect. A mention too for the bearers who were very dignified, my dad would have been so proud."
— Patricia Leeds (about Richard, Helen, Naomi)
"From our very first meeting with Fred he has shown such care and compassion. They will always hold a very special place in our hearts for giving our loved one such a special send off."
— Amy Leonard (about Fred)
"I even had a message asking if we were ok. Just a brilliant all round service. Thank you for making our experience as easy as it could be, and for all your little kindnesses that made it all the easier to bear."
— Helen Mumby-Croft (about Helen, Naomi)
"Nothing was too much trouble, they took so much weight off our shoulders and really went the extra mile on more than one occasion; not through our asking but through their observations and experience. I'll be eternally grateful for everything you have done for us."
— Megan Bah
"You took the worry out of my loss. You looked after Mike, you dressed him like a Prince, you made sure that I was ok on the day when Mike had his Hindu blessing. On the day of Mike's funeral you all were 100% fantastic even down to your 'Pride' ties - my Mike would've loved that."
— Andrew King (about Fred, Matt, Chelsea)
Richard Ward
Funeral Director & Owner
Richard Ward is a highly qualified funeral director holding MBIE, DipFD, and MICPEM credentials, with a career spanning…
Richard Ward
Funeral Director / Owner
Born in Leicester and educated in Wigston, Richard has lived in South West Leicestershire for many years. He holds qual…
Richard Ward
Funeral Director
Born in Leicester and educated in Wigston, Richard has lived in South West Leicestershire for many years. He holds qual…
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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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