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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
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We need a bit more info
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Gillman Funeral Service has been serving generations of families since 1920. We have branches in Balham, Battersea, Carshalton, Mitcham, Norbury and Tooting.
We are proud to serve the people in those communities of many different cultures and faiths, as well as those with no religious beliefs.
"From the first meeting in her office right through to the day, Leanne was warm, compassionate, efficient and nothing was too much trouble. She guided me through what was on occasion a very stressful time."
— S R (about Leanne)
"She was kind, supportive and got my family smiling at what was really a very upsetting time. She listened to what we felt we wanted and arranged it all perfectly. The team on the day provided kindness, professionalism and endless support — even in what felt like a windy monsoon, they were prepared for everything."
— Nicola Jackson (about Leanne)
"She went above and beyond for our family and we really couldn't have asked for more. She organised our father's funeral with empathy, patience and care during such a busy time of the year — Christmas."
— Emily K (about Leanne)
"Theresa's kindness and professionalism put us at ease and ensured we were in good hands. She really took her time with us, explained everything we needed to know, and considered our religious and cultural practices when arranging the funeral. They gave my father the most beautiful and dignified send off."
— princess biney (about Theresa McCourt)
"Leanne is an absolute superstar, so patient, kind, caring and just a joy to deal with. She made it so easy and took so much pressure off of us. Nothing was too much trouble from any of the staff. An absolute credit to your company. I've never had to deal with this kind of thing before and can't thank you enough. Please don't ever change!!"
— Janine Harmer (about Leanne)
"Theresa in particular went above and beyond for us. She was always available to answer our questions and guide us through every step of the process, which gave us peace of mind at such a difficult time. Her patience, understanding, and attention to detail made everything run smoothly and with dignity."
— Jeffrey Dias (about Theresa McCourt)
Stephanie Phillips
Funeral Arranger
Steph is praised by families for her kind, professional, and supportive manner during difficult times. She is specifica…
princess biney
3 months ago
I would like to thank Gillman Funeral Service Carshalton for their amazing support organising my father's funeral. Theresa McCourt was our funeral arranger and was outstanding from the start. She really took her time with us, explained everything we needed to know, and considered our religious and cultural practices when arranging the funeral. We were able to contact her at any time with our enquiries and she was always available to help. Theresa's kindness and professionalism put us at ease and ensured we were in good hands; we were very fortunate to have her. The funeral service was simply beautiful. Sherren was our funeral director and she led it with such professionalism and compassion. They gave my father the most beautiful and dignified send off. We are deeply grateful for Gillman's service before and after the funeral, and were truly blessed to have Theresa's support. I highly recommend Gillman for a compassionate and dignified send off.
James Basford
4 months ago
Gillman Funeral Service Carshalton. Theresa the Funeral Arranger, Anita the Celebrant, Darren the Funeral Director, the drivers and coffin bearers were all absolutely fantastic. The whole day went smoothly, every one of them was genuinly sincere, thoughtful, respectful and professional. They created the perfect farewell for Mum. I highly recommend every one of them, thank you.
Jeffrey Dias
6 months ago
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Gillman Funeral Service Carshalton Branch for their outstanding care and support during the funeral of our sister, Jennifer Dias. From the very beginning, Theresa McCourt and the team showed exceptional professionalism, kindness, and compassion. Theresa in particular went above and beyond for us. She was always available to answer our questions and guide us through every step of the process, which gave us peace of mind at such a difficult time. Her patience, understanding, and attention to detail made everything run smoothly and with dignity. Gillman handled everything with such respect and sensitivity, and we could not have asked for better service. We are truly thankful for the comfort and reassurance they provided when we needed it most. We highly recommend Gillman Funeral Service for their professionalism, compassion, and genuine care. Jeff, Rosie & Maria
Janine Harmer
a year ago
The whole team were absolutely amazing, so kind and caring. The phone call I received from Derek the night before, to run through everything was so helpful and put my mind at rest as I didn’t know what to expect. The driver was so lovely and so patient. Anita was an absolute angel, the service went beautifully and Val would have been so proud. Leanne is an absolute superstar, so patient, kind, caring and just a joy to deal with. She made it so easy and took so much pressure off of us. Nothing was too much trouble from any of the staff. An absolute credit to your company. I’ve never had to deal with this kind of thing before and can’t thank you enough. Please don’t ever change!! Thank you again
Emily K
a year ago
Leanne at Gilman's in Carshalton was fantastic. She organised our father's funeral with empathy, patience and care during such a busy time of the year (Christmas). She went above and beyond for our family and we really couldn't have asked for more. Kingsley and his team of pallbearers were also fantastic. He made sure the day went smoothly and with the respect it deserved. We are so happy with the service we received from Gilman's and would recommend them to anyone looking for a well organised, caring and professional funeral director. Thank you Leanne, Kingsley and all the team at Gilman's for being so wonderful during such a difficult time for our family.
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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:
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