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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
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We need a bit more info
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Trafford Lowe Funeral Services has been proudly serving the local communities of Amber Valley, South and North Derbyshire and surrounding areas since 1958, when the company was founded by Trafford Lowe. For over 65 years, the team has continued to uphold the same core values upon which the business was built, offering a professional, respectful, and deeply personal funeral service to every family they assist.
Based at 23–25 High Street in Alfreton, Derbyshire, the team is committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of each individual. They work closely with families to craft a special and personalised farewell, providing compassionate support not only throughout the funeral process but also during the difficult days that follow. The team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether by telephone or through a home visit.
Trafford Lowe Funeral Services is part of Funeral Partners Limited and is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors. Their wide range of services includes cremations, burials, green and woodland funerals, unattended cremations, and repatriation, alongside prepaid funeral plans and a variety of memorial products and stationery options.
"They have been so compassionate and helpful throughout such a difficult time. They took after my grandmother so kindly and with care."
— Ava Morgan
"They took such wonderful care of my grandmother with compassion and professionalism during a very difficult time. Every detail was handled with kindness and respect, making a tough experience a little easier for our family."
— Maycee Gibb (about Yvonne)
"Their compassion, attention to detail, and respectful approach provided great comfort to our family in a very challenging time."
— Amanda Goodall (about Yvonne)
"From start to finish Yvonne has been so supportive, kind, respectful and very understanding. Fantastic service."
— Nicole Martin (about Yvonne)
"They have looked after my mum Sheila like family. Yvonne has been absolutely brilliant from start to finish, what an amazing lady."
— Louise Goodall (about Yvonne)
"Yvonne and her team have tret my grandma like their own family, they have gone above and beyond to make sure all her wishes were met."
— Nicole Martin (about Yvonne)
Amanda Goodall
3 months ago
I am deeply greatful to Yvonne and the entire team for their exceptional care during the arrangements for my mum's funeral. Their compassion, attention to detail, and respectful approch provided great comfort to our family in a very challanging time. I wholeheartedly recommened their services to anyone seeking compassionate and degnified support.
Maycee Gibb
3 months ago
I cannot recommend Yvonne and the entire team enough. They took such wonderful care of my grandmother with compassion and professionalism during a very difficult time. Every detail was handled with kindness and respect, making a tough experience a little easier for our family. Truly exceptional service from start to finish.
Ava Morgan
3 months ago
lovely service the have been so compassionate and helpful throughout such a difficult time I could not recommend a better service, they took after my grandmother so kindly and with care.
Nicole Martin
3 months ago
Could not recommend them enough. From start to finish Yvonne has been so supportive, kind, respectful and very understanding. Yvonne and her team have tret my grandma like their own family, they have gone above and beyond to make sure all her wishes were met. Fantastic service.
Louise Goodall
3 months ago
We would definitely reccomend this funeral service,they have looked after my mum sheila like family,Yvonne has been absolutely brilliant from start to finish what an amazing lady xx
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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:
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