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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.
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
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Wm. Simpson & Son is an independent family funeral directors based at 103 Fitzwalter Road, Sheffield, S2 2SP, proudly serving the families of Sheffield and the surrounding areas for over a century. The business was originally founded by William Simpson and later taken over by Stanley Simpson, who worked in the family firm well into his eighties. Through his hard work and dedication, Stan built a strong reputation for care and service that the current team continues to uphold today.
The funeral directors offer a professional, bespoke service tailored to the individual needs of every family. Their dedicated staff bring over 80 years of combined experience, ensuring that families receive compassionate support and guidance throughout one of the most difficult times of their lives. Services include funeral arrangements, coffin selection, memorial jewellery, and the opportunity to create funeral notices with tribute and donation pages.
As members of both SAIF and NAFD, Wm. Simpson & Son demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and ethical practice. Families across Sheffield can rely on this trusted, long-established business for help and advice at any time by calling 0114 2723 928.
"She was so kind and helpful. Tracey is an asset to the company."
— Janice Evans (about Tracey)
"Having never arranged something like this, I felt that she was so supportive and understanding. She paid attention to detail and kept in touch regularly."
— Phil Baker (about Lisa)
"Lisa helped us every step of the way to organise my mums funeral, paying attention to every tiny detail and as a result the event was flawless. A wonderful experience from start to finish and I would recommend without hesitation."
— Jane Przyborski (about Lisa)
"Mum had given no directions about her funeral and so I had felt very daunted by the prospect of organising this. Natalie and her team steered me through this unfamiliar territory with great tact and sympathy."
— Sue Stevenson (about Natalie)
"I want to thank Natalie for her extraordinary kindness and love. Organising a funeral was completely new to me, and I truly could not have managed without her. She made everything so much easier and truly helped lift a huge burden from my shoulders. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
— Mariam Hussain (about Natalie)
"Tracy is the most kind and caring human being on this planet and I am so grateful that she was there for us as a family. She dealt with councils, grave yards and other obstacles we came across. She took all of the stress away from us. I will be forever in debt to you wonderful people. Thank you for going above and beyond for our little Angel. Words can never express our gratitude."
— NICOLA HART (about Tracy)
David Baxter
Funeral Operative
David Baxter is a Funeral Operative at Wm. Simpson & Son, assisting in providing compassionate care to families.
Ian Ridall
Funeral Director
Ian Ridall is a Funeral Director at Wm. Simpson & Son, dedicated to supporting families through the funeral arrangement…
Lisa Baxter
Funeral Director
"A wonderful experience from start to finish. Lisa helped us every step of the way to organise my mum's funeral, paying …"
Malcolm Ridall
Funeral Operative
Malcolm Ridall is a Funeral Operative at Wm. Simpson & Son, supporting the team in delivering professional funeral serv…
Mr Tony Simpson
Funeral Director
Tony Simpson is a member of the Simpson family and part of the dedicated team at Wm. Simpson & Son.
Natalie Simpson
Assistant Manager
"Mum had given no directions about her funeral and I had felt very daunted by the prospect of organising this. Natalie a…"
Tracy Hopkinson-Neil
Manager
Tracy Hopkinson-Neil serves as Manager at Wm. Simpson & Son, contributing to the team's combined experience of over 80 …
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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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