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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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Wellings Funeral Services, located at 55 Derby Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, is a trusted funeral home with over 100 years of experience caring for families during their most difficult times. As part of the Central England Co-operative family, the team is dedicated to providing compassionate, professional support from the very first phone call through to the day of the funeral and beyond.
The branch offers a comprehensive range of services designed to honour and celebrate the lives of loved ones. These include personalised life celebrations, creative floral tributes, memorial tributes and keepsakes, and free GriefChat bereavement support. The team also assists with funeral plans, wills and probate, ensuring families have peace of mind for the future.
Available 24 hours a day, every day, Wellings Funeral Services accepts multiple payment options including BACS, cash, Mastercard, and Visa. Their local team is on hand at every step, guiding families with care, empathy, and professionalism throughout the entire journey.
"Everything about my Nanar's funeral service and their care for her was above and beyond, very helpful and supportive, we were really looked after with the service we received, it made a difficult situation so much easier to manage."
— Taylor Kirk (about Hayley)
"Jayne you were so efficient and so kind - everything I asked for was organised. On the day, the whole experience was just perfect - my heartfelt thanks to Kerry, your colleagues and to our celebrant James."
— Val Kirkham (about Jayne)
"We have appreciated your care, patience and understanding during these last few weeks and how you have kept us informed and updated at every stage. It was so lovely how you looked after my elderly mum on the day. No one could have given our Aunt a better send off."
— Karen (about Hayley)
"Hayley is so efficient, and has the perfect personality for her job. She arranged everything as my Uncle requested in his plan, and went above and beyond to make sure the funeral went as planned."
— Deb (about Hayley)
"Everything about my mum's funeral service and their care for her was above and beyond. Helpful and supportive, communication was fantastic, pricing was clear and competitive. We were really looked after with the service we received and it made a difficult situation so much easier to manage."
— Tiffany Talbot
Taylor Kirk
a year ago
I just want to say a massive thank you to Hayley and suzie for looking after my Nanar for the last few weeks, everything about my nanars funeral service and their care for her was above and beyond, very helpful and supportive, we were really looked after with the service we received, it made a difficult situation so much easier to manage, thank you all again, from Joanne and Taylor x
Tiffany Talbot
a year ago
Wellings (Burton) Funeral. An incredible team of dedicated and caring professionals. Everything about my mum's funeral service and their care for her was above and beyond. Helpful and supportive, communication was fantastic, pricing was clear and competitive. We were really looked after with the service we received and it made a difficult situation so much easier to manage. Would highly recommend.
Deb
2 years ago
I would like to thank Wellings, especially Hayley, Sam and Rachel, for the excellent service they provided for my uncle's funeral. Hayley is so efficient, and has the perfect personality for her job. She arranged everything as my Uncle requested in his plan, and went above and beyond to make sure the funeral went as planned. Thank you Deb and Chris Gerrard
Karen
2 years ago
Thank you to Hayley, Sam and all the team for the five star service we have received yet again. We have appreciated your care, patience and understanding during these last few weeks and how you have kept us informed and updated at every stage. We couldn’t have asked for better. Your organisation was brilliant and it was so lovely how you looked after my elderly mum on the day. No one could have given our Aunt a better send off.
Val Kirkham
3 years ago
Thank you for your friendly and professional support throughout the planning and organisation of my husband's funeral. Jayne you were so efficient and so kind - everything I asked for was organised. On the day, the whole experience was just perfect- my heartfelt thanks to Kerry, your colleagues and to our celebrant James.
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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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