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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
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Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors is a family business established in 1842 at Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. It has, either by inheritance or acquisition, remained in the family over seven generations.
We strive to deliver a first class service, one which would only be acceptable to a member of our own family.
"We cannot thank Vikki, Sarah and all of the team enough for their continuous support, genuine compassion and total professionalism at such a difficult time."
— Alison Jenkins (about Vikki & Sarah)
"We particularly appreciated all the special touches they planned in to capture my Auntie's unique personality! Throughout the entire process from planning to the day of the funeral, they maintained a compassionate and professional demeanour."
— Laura Hunt (about John)
"I feel they went above and beyond to look after us. Both Vikki and Shona showed compassion and kindness and made a difficult time more bearable."
— rose ryan (about Vikki & Shona)
"At an incredibly sad and emotional time, you made us feel comfortable, and even made us laugh while we worked through the details. I cannot thank you enough for your support and kindness. You are both a credit to the company."
— Sian Lane (about Vikki & Sarah)
"You made yesterday's celebration of her life a much more bearable experience and your service was attentive and seamless. It was an extremely emotional time for us during her last few weeks, but you made the whole experience both comfortable and sensitive in equal measure. You are an absolute credit to the company and profession that you represent."
— Graham (about Vikki & Sarah)
"Both Sarah and Vicky became 'family'. They listened with compassion to our requests and with their guidance made a sad time into a truly remarkable and very memorable experience. We thank you from our hearts for the love and respect that you gave to Dad on his final journey."
— Cheryl Urwin (about Sarah & Vicky)
rose ryan
7 months ago
I would highly recommend Walter C Parsons who arranged my Mums funeral for us. Both Vikki and Shona showed compassion and kindness and made a difficult time more bearable. They were efficient, inspired confidence and made sure I was fully informed of any developments. I feel they went above and beyond to look after us. Thank you so much.
Sian Lane
8 months ago
Thank you to Vikki and Sarah in the Plymstock office, for all your compassion and care with arranging my Mums funeral in August. At an incredibly sad & emotional time, you made us feel comfortable being in Barton, and even made us laugh while we worked through the details you needed to know, to progress things. I cannot thank you enough for your support and kindness. You are both a credit to the company.
Alison Jenkins
a year ago
Having used Walter C. Parson for a number of family funerals, they were an obvious choice for us when our Mum recently died. We cannot thank Vikki, Sarah and all of the team enough for their continuous support, genuine compassion and total professionalism, at such a difficult time.
Laura Hunt
a year ago
I would highly recommend Walter C. Parson after John and his team looked after us so well when my Auntie passed away. Throughout the entire process from planning, to the day of the funeral, they maintained a compassionate and professional demeanour. We particularly appreciated all the special touches they planned in to capture my Aunties unique personality!
Cheryl Urwin
a year ago
The second time now that I have chosen Walter Parson for their funeral services. I can't imagine that anyone else could offer such a professional yet deeply caring approach and understanding for all the arrangements that we needed to encounter along the way. Both Sarah and Vicky became "family". They listened with compassion to our requests and with their guidance made a sad time into a truly remarkable and very memorable experience. We thank you from our hearts for the love and respect that you gave to Dad on his final journey.
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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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