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Attended Burial
£3,880
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£1,700
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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: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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Waterside Funeral Home in Hythe is situated on The Marsh.
We can help to plan religious and non-religious funeral services and serve many different faiths.
Our experienced and caring team will advise and support you at every stage of the funeral planning process, with a wide range of options and transparent pricing.
"Their kindness and professionalism has made an upsetting time more bearable. Helen was very good to us for our initial visit and Sarah was brilliant at subsequent visits and at the funeral service itself."
— Rachel Cranston (about Sarah)
"The waterside team, led by Elliot, have been truly outstanding in helping myself and family deal with necessary arrangements — I can't thank or recommend them enough."
— Mark Brooke (about Elliot)
"We felt at ease knowing mum was being looked after with respect. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone."
— Melanie Barson (about Elliot)
"We just felt we could leave everything with them and leave time for us to grieve at such a sad time."
— craig smith (about Elliot)
"Elliot went over and above to help us create a very special 'celebration'. Thanks to Elliot and the team, the funeral service on the day was flawless. All the while demonstrating great respect and empathy."
— lou jones (about Elliot)
"Elliot went above and beyond what I would have expected of his role. He was sensitive, caring and also enabled and supported my brother and son to assist with carrying the coffin. Elliot not only cared for my mum, brother and son but was exceptionally phenomenal in his support of me throughout preparation, answering all my questions and on the day the efforts that he put in to support me was just amazing."
— Jane Gritt (about Elliot)
Elliot
Funeral Director
"We recently had to organise a double family funeral — 2 family members passed away within a week of each other. From th…"
Elliot
Funeral Director
"We recently had to organise a double family funeral - 2 family members passed away within a week of each other. From th…"
Elliot
Funeral Director
"We recently had to organise a double family funeral — 2 family members passed away within a week of each other. From th…"
Lisa
Funeral Arranger
"The cup of tea they offered was needed when arranging something we were not expecting to do, nor had any idea what Dad …"
Lisa
Funeral Home Staff
"Lisa & Sarah were marvellous. The cup of tea they offered was needed when arranging something we were not expecting to …"
Summer
Funeral Arranger
Summer works at the Hythe branch and has been commended for putting families at ease and providing understanding suppor…
Summer
Funeral Arranger
Summer is a funeral arranger at Waterside Funeral Home, noted by customers for putting them at ease from the first meet…
Summer
Funeral Arranger
Summer is noted for putting families at ease from the first meeting and helping them feel totally understood during dif…
craig smith
a month ago
We were so happy with the help and support Elliot and his team gave us as a family during such difficult times. We just felt we could leave everything with them and leave time for us to greave at such a sad time. Many thanks
Melanie Barson
3 months ago
Thank you to Elliot, Lisa, Summer and all the staff at Waterside Funeral Home for making an extremely difficult time bearable. They explained everything thoroughly and nothing was too much trouble. The funeral went smoothly and we felt at ease knowing mum was being looked after with respect. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone.
Rita Baker
5 months ago
Elliot is a great funeral director. He is very professional but supportive in a friendly manner. He made the whole process so much smoother and was there when I needed him.
Marie Longden
3 months ago
A big thank you to Elliot and his team who helped us create a fitting celebration of my mother in law's life.
Mark Brooke
6 months ago
Its not something any of us want to or would do by choice,but inevitably death is a sad fact of life that we will all succumb to at some point. The waterside team,led by Elliot,who has been in contact throughout the entire process,have been truly outstanding in helping myself and family deal with necessary arrangements, paperwork, advice on everything from the casket ,venue,flowers,memorials and everything else that needed to be addressed for my father's funeral. The drivers are well presented courteous and professional in every aspect,I can't thank,or recommend them enough Mark
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A quick call with a specialist can help you figure out what applies.
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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