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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.
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Apply for Grant of Probate
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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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In addition to providing all modern and traditional facilities we have adjoining our funeral home, the Christchurch Ceremony Hall, which can comfortably accommodate up to 40 mourners in fully air-conditioned comfort and the convenience of being situated in the centre of Christchurch. We have some free car parking for visitors and private chapels of rest within the funeral home.
"Being able to hold the service in Christchurch ceremony hall instead of a crematorium was exactly what we wanted, although on day 1 we didn't even know it was an option. After a tailored service the room was reset for refreshments — there was no other funeral there that day so it felt very personal."
— Jackie Dawson
"Chris putting it all together with pictures for the slideshow including a background picture of dad's favourite airplane, which was very touching. Thank you for making an extremely difficult time a little less stressful with the perfect send off for dad."
— Carol Barlow (about Chris)
"From the first phone call, to collecting mum's ashes, we felt in very safe hands with Tappers. They demonstrated professionalism and compassion in their ability to listen, to make you feel ok, to know when to offer expert advice."
— Jackie Dawson (about Chris)
"Jessica and the team made my Dad's funeral completely stress free for me and my elderly Mum. The funeral staff on the day took such great care with Mum, and pitched their engagement with her perfectly and with good humour."
— Sarah-Louise Thomas (about Jessica)
"They went above and beyond to help us achieve the greatest send off for our WW2 veteran dad; taking the initiative in reaching out to military networks and honouring our every wish. Jessica is a very special person and I would not hesitate to recommend her in taking care of your loved ones."
— Chrissie (about Jessica)
"Jessica has been kind, understanding, patient and compassionate throughout and knowing she is there to oversee everything has been so reassuring. We have had to use their services twice in the past year and the family have taken great comfort in knowing that Jessica and the team have been in charge."
— Russ Carr (about Jessica)
Chrissie
a month ago
Jessica, Joe, Vanessa and the team at Tapper in Christchurch are simply fantastic. The care and support they gave us from the word go was nothing short of wonderful. Such compassion and professionalism at every stage. They went above and beyond to help us achieve the greatest send off for our WW2 veteran dad; taking the initiative in reaching out to military networks and honouring our every wish. Jessica is a very special person and I would not hesitate to recommend her in taking care of your loved ones.
Russ Carr
a month ago
Tapper's Christchurch have been excellent for us and whilst sadly we have had to use their services twice in the past year the family have taken great comfort in knowing that Jessica and the team have been in charge of making all arrangements and managing the funerals from start too finish. Jessica has been kind, understanding, patient and compassionate throughout and knowing she is there to oversee everything has been so reassuring. I could not recommend Tapper's enough having made a great impression in our very first meeting through to the services and right up to the end of both of our family funerals. Thank you so much!
Sarah-Louise Thomas
2 months ago
Jessica and the team at Christchurch made my Dad's funeral completely stress free for me and my elderly Mum. Nothing was too much and they understood and facilitated the simple approach we wanted with care, compassion and cheerfulness ( this was a celebration of 96 year life) . Jessica's choice of Celebrant was perfect and the funeral staff on the day took such great care with Mum, and pitched their engagement with her perfectly ( and with good humour) . Thank you ❤️
Jackie Dawson
5 months ago
From the first phone call, to collecting mum's ashes, we felt in very safe hands with Tappers. They demonstrated professionalism and compassion in their ability to listen, to make you feel ok, to know when to offer expert advice, to answer questions with patience and so much more. Being able to hold the service in Christchurch ceremony hall instead of a crematorium was exactly what we wanted, although on day 1 we didn't even know it was an option. After a tailored service, ably put together and delivered by Ellie, the room was reset for us to have refreshments and chat. There was no other funeral there that day so it felt very personal. We would highly recommend the company and our thanks to Chris and his team.
Zack Woods
7 months ago
I honestly could not have asked for anyone better to guide us through such a difficult time. From the very first moment, Jessica was compassionate, understanding, and truly took the time to listen to what my family and I wanted for our dad’s funeral. Jessica went above and beyond to make the service personal and meaningful, tailoring every detail so it reflected him perfectly. What really stood out was Jessica’s kindness and sensitivity and nothing was ever too much trouble, and she made us feel supported every step of the way. She also provided us with a range of financial options, explaining them clearly so we could make choices that were right for us without feeling pressured. Thanks to Jessica’s dedication and care, we were able to give our dad the farewell he deserved. I will always be grateful for her help during such an a sad time, and I cannot recommend Jessica highly enough.
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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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