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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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Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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yt M
a month ago
Thank you very much for arranging my father’s funeral. Sarah and her team were superb. Everything was very professional, dignified and respectful. Sarah and her team explained everything to us very clearly and were very caring. On the day of the funeral, we were running late because we wanted to spend more time with our father. Sarah and her team did not hurry us and were very patient. We are extremely grateful for the service that Uden and Sons provided.
Lynelle Williams
3 months ago
I can't thank Udens enough. The team at Orpington were very caring, kind, supportive and empathetic - exactly what you need when preparing for the funeral of a loved one. Honestly Sarah and Darrell thank you for your help with the preparations and Stanley and Bailey thank you for escorting and for the respect you had shown to my baby and my family. Thank you all so much. I'd recommend over and over again. Lynelle x
Elvin Pun
3 months ago
To everyone at the Uden Orpington team, From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. We would especially like to thank Andrew, Sarah, Allan and every one of the amazing people who helped carry our beloved father's coffin. No words can truly express how much your kindness, compassion and support meant to us and our family on one of the hardest days of our lives. Saying goodbye to our father was incredibly difficult, but the care, dignity and respect you showed him throughout his final journey brought us great comfort. You carried him with such gentleness and honour and knowing he was in such caring hands helped make an unbearable day just a little easier. Your warmth, professionalism, and genuine compassion did not go unnoticed. It was clear that you weren't simply doing a job. You were helping a family say farewell to someone they loved deeply. That kindness will stay with us forever. Please accept our deepest gratitude for everything you did to give our father the dignified farewell he deserved. We will always remember your thoughtfulness, your respect and the humanity you showed us at a time when we needed it most. Thank you for helping us honour our father's life with such grace and compassion. Your kindness brought comfort during our darkest moments and for that, we will be forever grateful. With heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation, The Pun's Family x
Paula Basleigh
6 months ago
From my very first phone call to Udens Orpington I knew we would receive a good service. The funeral packages that Udens offer are clear and comprehensive - we only had to arrange the flowers and wake ourselves, everything else was taken care of which is priceless when you are already navigating a difficult time. Their website is exceptionally detailed and everyone on the team that we met was respectful, helpful and kind. I appreciated Sarah's compassion & organisation throughout the entire process, the respect the guys who picked our mum up showed to her and the kindness & clarity that Dean and his team provided on the day of the funeral. The whole team made a difficult time much more easy to navigate, thank you.
A Saini
9 months ago
W Uden & Sons, provided the funeral services for my late mother under the care of Sarah @ the Orpington branch. The care provided by the entire team was nothing short of exceptional, accommodating cultural traditions and adapting their services to allow us to do what we needed to for the final journey for mum. Alfie the specialist was superb in providing support and assistance when needed with the rituals. The drivers and funeral conductor (Jack Uden) were attentive, empathetic and supportive throughout the day. They provided an expectational service with great attention to detail, and totally respectful of what was needed. I can not recommend W. Uden highly enough, they won't let you down.
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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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