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Attended Burial
£2,000
Attended Cremation
£989
Unattended Funeral
£4,794
Unattended Cremation
£989
Discounted Cremation
£2,000
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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.
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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We have been established since 1777, making us one of the oldest independent, family run Funeral Directors in the country. We pride ourselves on the personal service that we provide to every one of the family’s that we help. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01732 842485 or email us at [email protected]
"The compassion and support from the day they took our mum into their care to the day of the funeral was outstanding. The family have been using Viner and Sons since at least 1995 so that just shows how much we trust you. Levi the dog would also like to say a special thank you to the staff for welcoming him like one of the family."
— kat Honey (about Lana)
"From first contact with Jack and Oliver who collected Dad from home and treated him with such care and respect, to Debbie at the office where nothing was too much for her. The team on the day led by funeral director Jamie were professional and caring, we could not have asked for more. Thank you Viners for giving our dad such a special send off."
— Ep M (about Jamie)
"We had an awful situation with another company after the passing of my mother in law. We approached Viners for help and they immediately took charge and instantly dealt with the issue and put our minds at rest. They truly went above and beyond for us and we will never forget it."
— Kimberly Scott
"I look back on the day with pleasure thanks to Nathan who held us all together with such kindness. I hope he is well as he was suffering ill health at the time and made a special effort for us. Viners were responsible for caring for both my parents and I am ninety now and hope Viners will be able to take me to join us all in due course."
— Susan Gregory-Smith (about Nathan)
"The flowers were arranged beautifully, the Drivers and Bearers were immaculate and wearing my husband's favourite colour ties. Harry our Funeral Director looked after me and directed me throughout the proceedings. He handled everything impeccably with such professionalism for a young man. Our Celebrant Justine led the ceremony like she had known my husband personally for years."
— Ann SEAGROVE (about Harry)
"From our first phone call late at night to the day of the funeral and way beyond we could not have asked for more. Debbie saw us through the entire process with compassion, incredible patience and kindness. Also she listened to us. I will be forever grateful to Viners for our mother's dignified departure which was exactly the right combination of sombreness and the celebration of a life."
— Amanda Ridd (about Debbie)
Abbie Bunn
Funeral Services Team Member
Began her career in the funeral industry in Australia with Invocare in 2024, then continued her journey with Viner and …
Abbie Bunn
Funeral Services Team Member
Abbie began her career in the funeral industry in Australia, joining Invocare in 2024, before returning to the UK in Ma…
Abbie Bunn
Funeral Services Team Member
Began her career in the funeral industry in Australia with Invocare in 2024, then joined Viner and Sons after returning…
Abbie Bunn
Funeral Services Team Member
Began her career in the funeral industry in Australia, joining Invocare in 2024, before returning to the UK in May 2025…
Carl Philpott
Funeral Services Team Member
Carl envisions no other career for himself than being at Viner & Sons, with a dedication to continuous learning and imp…
Carl Philpott
Funeral Services Team Member
Carl envisions no other career for himself than being at Viner & Sons, with a dedication to continuous learning and imp…
Carl Philpott
Funeral Services Team Member
Carl envisions no other career for himself than being at Viner & Sons, with a dedication to continuous learning and imp…
Carl Philpott
Funeral Services Team Member
Carl envisions no other career for himself than being at Viner & Sons, with a dedication to continuous learning and imp…
Debbie Fortune
Funeral Services Team Member
"From our first phone call late at night to the day of the funeral and way beyond we could not have asked for more. Debb…"
Debbie Fortune
Funeral Services Team Member
"From our first phone call late at night to the day of the funeral and way beyond we could not have asked for more. Debb…"
Harry Nelson
Funeral Services Team Member
Harry Nelson
Funeral Services Team Member
"The flowers were arranged beautifully, the Drivers and Bearers were immaculate and wearing my husband's favourite colou…"
Jamie King
Funeral Services Team Member
"From first contact with Jack and Oliver who collected Dad from home and treated him with such care and respect, to Debb…"
Jo Mears
Funeral Services Team Member
Katie Didcock
Funeral Services Team Member
Lana Wilson-Agate
Funeral Services Team Member
"The compassion and support from the day they took our mum into their care to the day of the funeral was outstanding. Th…"
Lucie Holness
Funeral Services Team Member
Robyn Ledger
Funeral Services Team Member
Steve Nelligan
Funeral Services Team Member
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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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