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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
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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Wilton Funeral Services was founded in 1973.
Our dedicated teams at our Bournemouth funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.
"We were very fortunate to have Liz guide us through arrangements, and she made a difficult time and process as easy as it could have been with an empathetic and reassuring manner."
— Alex Lincoln (about Liz)
"They were thoughtful and supportive and helped talk through all options whilst never being pushy or forceful. They both demonstrated so much respect throughout the whole process and everything was done exactly as we wanted."
— Emma Osborne (about Anna, Emily)
"In the absence of other family and friends it was lovely to have you standing with us. As we said yesterday, one of the worst things about the current restrictions is not being able to give anyone a hug, but this comes with a big virtual hug for you."
— Debbie
"Wilton's gave Dean the best send off I could have imagined, they showed upmost respect and dignity and took a big weight off of my shoulders. I couldn't thank you all enough."
— Rebekah Robson (about Kerry)
"Liz and Anna have been incredible support to us, they have gone above and beyond. They have been supportive and I don't know how we would have got through a lot of the problems we faced without them."
— Karen Harvey (about Liz, Anna)
"You made it clear its not just a job for you, its something very worthwhile and something you put your heart and soul into. You really do make a difference. We will be eternally grateful for the compassion that you showed us."
— Kerry Crowson
Jane Kelly
2 months ago
Emily was amazing throughout the whole process, her knowledge and experience of the system is second to none and I am so grateful to her.
Emma Osborne
6 months ago
Our family was supported by Anna and Emily with the planning and execution of my dad’s funeral. They were thoughtful and supportive and helped talk through all options whilst never being pushy or forceful. They both demonstrated so much respect throughout the whole process and everything was done exactly as we wanted. Our experience with Wilton Funeral Services was a very good one and we would highly recommend them to anyone.
Thomas Jenkins
a year ago
Our family was assisted by Anna and Kerry with empathy and caring support throughout a very emotional time. The funeral planning and execution were always superb, and our mum would have been incredibly proud of the service which was led by the very kind and compassionate Reverend Paul. Our experience with Wilton Funeral Services was a very good one and we would highly recommend them to anyone without hesitation.
Alex Lincoln
a year ago
My family and I were very happy with the service provided by Wilton's. We were very fortunate to have Liz guide us through arrangements, and she made a difficult time and process as easy as it could have been with an empathetic and reassuring manner.
Rebekah Robson
2 years ago
Wilton’s gave Dean the best send off I could have imagined, they showed upmost respect and dignity and took a big weight off of my shoulders. Kerry was especially helpful and a delightful person as well, very supportive, kind and professional. I would highly recommend Wilton’s services. I couldn’t thank you all enough.
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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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