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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.
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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.
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The Searson Family Funeral Service is a true family business, we are who we say we are, and you know who you are dealing with. A family business dedicated to providing exceptional service through our wealth of experience and natural desire to exceed in everything we do.
"They have such a personal touch and make you feel like nothing is a problem. They assisted with both my mum and dad's funerals, and everything went very smoothly. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
— Jayne Marshall
"They tracked down all the pieces of music I wanted, and let me provide an obscure one. So many people approached me after the funeral to say how moved they were by it all. Dealing with Debi and Abby on the phone was so easy."
— Richard Read (about Debi)
"Debbie arranged everything for me in a professional and friendly way. Andy conducted the service in a light hearted way just as I wanted. Bonnie showed such understanding, and Alfie and Matthew were brilliant on the actual day. Thank you for making such a sad time easy."
— Ann Wyatt (about Debbie)
"They make you feel like you're being carried through this difficult time. Every detail was taken care of in a professional and kind way. Because it's a family based business it has the feel of being amongst friends from the beginning."
— Sue Boswell
"I was so overwhelmed with everything and Debi and Abby just made it all so easy, they were compassionate, understanding, kind, every time I thought a question I had was silly, I was assured that it was OK and normal to feel how I was feeling. I know my Dad would have been well chuffed with how it all went!"
— Hayley Tulett (about Debi)
"My wife died at home. We had made no arrangements with a funeral director, as we were not expecting this. We phoned Searson's fairly late in the evening... Debi was so kind and sympathetic and despatched two of her team to collect my wife's body. They handled her with so much respect and care, and spoke so sensitively to us, as we were all in a state of shock. I would like to thank the whole family for lightening our unbearable load. I can only utterly recommend them, I wish I could do more to show how grateful we are."
— Richard Read (about Debi)
Andy Searson
Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Funeral Service Manager
Andy Searson is a qualified Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Funeral Service Manager with forty-four years of experience…
Andy Searson
Managing Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Funeral Service Manager
Andy Searson is a qualified Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Funeral Service Manager with forty-four years of experience…
Debra Searson
Business Owner
Debra Searson is a co-owner of The Searson Family Funeral Service, a privately owned, independent business.
Emma Wignall
4 months ago
Everyone at Searsons were so kind & helpful to us whilst we were arranging our mums funeral. Thank you to Abby & Debi for all your support & a big thank you to Andy for the lovely service. We would highly recommend!
Teresa Maclaren
4 months ago
Searsons dealt with my dad’s funeral, the whole family were lovely, really easy to talk to, they made a difficult time a lot easier. I would highly recommend them.
Jayne Marshall
4 months ago
The Searsons family are amazing. They assisted with both my mum and dads Funerals, and everything went very smooth. They have such a personal touch and make you feel like nothing is a problem. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Ann Wyatt
8 months ago
Searsons did a great job of my partners funeral.Debbie who arranged everything for me in a professionaland friendly way.Andy who conducted the service in a light hearted way just as I wanted.Bonnie at the Leigh Park office for her understanding. Alfie and Mattew were brilliant on the actual day .Can't rate this company high enough.Thank you for making such a sad time easy x
Jane Chapman
10 months ago
The Searson family did an excellent job when we were arranging my Dads funeral. Debi and Abby were so helpful and considerate at a very sad time for our family. Andy did a great job conducting the service . Seasons had already helped with my brother Neils funeral four years ago so we had no worries about using them again. Thanks again to the whole family from all of us.
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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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