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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
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?
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Want to check with a specialist?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
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A modern family business with traditional values we care for our clients and their loved ones as we would our own to provide reassurance when it is needed most in helping clients celebrate the life of the person they’ve lost.
Everyone here shows dignity and respect AT ALL TIMES for everyone in our care and are committed to delivering value in everything we do.
"Professional and caring services. Rosanna did a great job with all the administration and the team did a wonderful job on the day. A great send off for our dad."
— Tracey Harris (about Rosanna)
"She advised us and helped navigate the minefield that is the new system with kindness and empathy. The service was beautiful and just what we wanted."
— Esther Burt (about Rosanna)
"At a difficult time, with no knowledge or understanding in the process, Rosanna and the team made every step of the journey so much easier on us as a family. Everything was handled with such respect and dignity."
— Daisy T (about Rosanna)
"Rosanna was a lovely kind and compassionate lady. She put me at ease straight away. Rosanna couldn't do enough for me arranging my mum's memorial."
— Denise Watt (about Rosanna)
Pam Pines
Operations Manager
Pam Pines is the Operations Manager at Welham Jones funeral directors.
Pam Pines
Operations Manager
Part of the Welham Jones team offering local knowledge and experience in planning and leading funeral services.
Rebecca Welham
Director, Business Development Manager
Rebecca Welham serves as Director and Business Development Manager at Welham Jones, part of the family-run funeral busi…
Rebecca Welham
Director, Business Development Manager
Part of the father and daughter family-run funeral business with three generations of experience spanning over 30 years.
Ricci Webster
Funeral Arranger
Ricci Webster is a Funeral Arranger based across Welham Jones's branches in Kent, offering local knowledge and experien…
Ricci Webster
Funeral Arranger
Based across the seven branches in Kent, offering local knowledge and experience in planning and leading funeral servic…
Simon Welham
Managing Director
Simon is the Managing Director of Welham Jones, a father and daughter family-run funeral business with three generation…
Simon Welham
Managing Director
Part of the father and daughter family-run funeral business with three generations of experience spanning over 30 years.
denise watt
7 months ago
Rosanna was a lovely kind and compasionate lady.Sheput e at ease straight away.Rosanna couldnt do enough for me arranging my mums memorial.If you need to do a memorial I would highly recommend Rosanna fro Welham Jones Funeral Memorial Tonbridge.
Esther Burt
8 months ago
We couldn’t fault the service we received from Rosanna at the Tonbridge branch. She advised us and helped navigate the minefield that is the new system with kindness and empathy. The service was beautiful and just what we wanted. Would recommend Welham Jones and use them again if we needed to.
Tracey Harris
8 months ago
Professional and caring services. Rosanna did a great job with all the administration and the team did a wonderful job on the day. A great send off for our dad.
Daisy T
9 months ago
Thank you to everyone at the Tonbridge office for providing such a wonderful service and experience. At a difficult time, with no knowledge or understanding in the process Rosanna and the team made every step of the journey so much easier on us as a family when organising my mother’s funeral. Everything was handled with such respect and dignity.
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If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
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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