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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?
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Want to check with a specialist?
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Want to find out for sure?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
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We promise to give you the best end of life care, support and experience with a compassionate and ethical approach. Whether you’re arranging a funeral now or planning for the future, we’ll give you the time, understanding and respect to ensure a fitting tribute. The Co-operative Funeralcare are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
"We were very pleased with the respect, care and consideration we were given by Sheila in Shanklin. Janet had the send off that she deserved. I can't thank her enough."
— Janette Rowe (about Sheila)
"From start to finish, Sheila was simply wonderful and we can't thank her and her colleagues enough for everything they did for us. I can sum up their service in one word: Superb."
— Mike Otley (about Sheila)
"We lost my dad and then my mums twin sister 9 days later. Sheila sorted out both with direct cremation for us and kept us up to date throughout the whole process. A real credit to the company."
— Kim Garside (about Sheila)
"If I could give 10 stars I would. When we went to pick Mom's ashes up she spent time consoling me, in a way I didn't feel ridiculous for getting upset, she understood. She was so caring about Mom and me and my husband at a time we needed it the most."
— Andrea Tabberer (about Sheila)
"My eternal gratitude for their compassion, support, understanding and exemplary professionalism. Particular praise for Sheila for her kindness, comforting words and dedication to ensuring that the family and Karen herself, once under her care, were treated with sensitivity, dignity and respect - she is a true credit not only to the company but also to the very profession itself. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for guiding us through this most difficult of times."
— Ian Hollingsworth (about Sheila)
Ian Hollingsworth
in the last week
My eternal gratitude to Southern Co-Op Funeralcare on the Isle of Wight for their compassion, support, understanding and exemplary professionalism throughout the planning and conducting of my wife Karen’s recent funeral service. Particular praise for Sheila at the Shanklin home for her kindness, comforting words and dedication to ensuring that the family and Karen herself, once under her care, were treated with sensitivity, dignity and respect - she is a true credit not only to the company but also to the very profession itself. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for guiding us through this most difficult of times, and for the invaluable assistance and support we received that allowed us to say goodbye to our beloved Karen in the manner she truly deserved. Ian Hollingsworth Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Andrea Tabberer
a month ago
If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me informed all the way through the process, she gave me great advice about things we didn't understand about the process right at the beginning so we knew what would happen. She was so caring about Mom and me and my husband at a time we needed it the most. When we went to pick Mom's ashes up she spent time consoling me, in a way I didn't feel ridiculous for getting upset, she understood. I would highly recommend using the coop funeral care. It wasn't just Sheila of course, there were others involved but we dealt with Sheila. Thank you x
Mike Otley
a month ago
With the recent loss of my younger brother on the Isle of Wight (January 2026), I elected to appoint The Co-operative Funeralcare to look after him as we have used them before. My brother lived in Shanklin so it was logical to use the Shanklin Branch. I can sum up their service in one word: Superb. From start to finish, Sheila was simply wonderful and we can't thank her and her colleagues enough for everything they did for us.
Kim Garside
2 months ago
Sheila (from Shanklin Isle of Wight branch) was just amazing! Helped us through the whole process and was compassionate and caring throughout. We lost my dad and then my mums twin sister 9 days later. Sheila sorted out both with direct cremation for us and kept us up to date throughout the whole process. A real credit to the company.
Janette Rowe
5 months ago
We were very pleased with the respect, care and consideration we were given by Sheila in Shanklin. Everything went just as we wanted,. I can't thank her enough. Janet had the send off that she deserved . The help given was very well received by her family . Thankyou .
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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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