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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
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W.C. Littleproud & Son is an independent, family-run funeral business that has been serving families throughout Norfolk for 85 years, established in 1936. With their Dereham office and Chapel of Rest located at Cobbs Corner, South Green, Dereham, Norfolk, the branch is well-placed to provide compassionate and professional care to the local community.
The company has built a strong reputation for the high standard of care, professionalism, and dignity with which they carry out every funeral service. From the moment of first contact, their friendly and experienced staff pride themselves on providing meticulous and personal attention to every detail, offering a quality bespoke service with care and respect at what is inevitably a most difficult time for families.
As members of both the NAFD and SAIF, W.C. Littleproud & Son adhere to strict Codes of Practice, ensuring transparency and fairness in all dealings. They offer a wide range of services to suit all budgets and requirements, from simple, cost-effective funerals to more elaborate services complete with horse-drawn carriages. Additional offerings include green funerals, white dove releases, customised coffins, monumental masonry, and pre-payment funeral plans. The Dereham branch can be reached on 01362 695458 and is available 24 hours a day when a death has occurred.
"Littleproud's arranged my mother's funeral in 2016 and my father's more recently. Excellent, professional service delivered sympathetically. Brilliantly organised."
— Joanna (about Paul)
"Littleproud's make it very straight forward, handle all of the complicated side of things and most importantly are extremely caring about your loved ones wishes and make sure the service is perfect."
— Jake Burns (about Paul)
"Our main dealings were with Julie who was kind, compassionate and gave excellent advice. The whole company dealt with my father and his funeral in a dignified and professional manner and are a credit to the company."
— Anne Kittle (about Julie)
"A special mention to Julie, who supported us through all the arrangements with such compassion and respect. They carried out my Mum's funeral arrangements to perfection, exactly as we had asked. There was no hassle or pressure and they were on hand to answer any questions whenever we needed help."
— Samantha Hosking (about Julie)
"At such very sad times, Littleproud of Dereham have eased the pain of losing our loved ones, recently for my son's funeral and last year for my ex husband. They're kind and compassionate in helping you through every stage, Julie was amazing. We wouldn't dream of using any other funeral directors."
— Morna Dearden (about Julie)
Adam
Adam
Adam
Funeral Staff
Adrian Gaskin
Adrian Gaskin
Adrian Gaskin
Funeral Staff
Alan Taylor
Bearer, Driver and Operative
Alan Taylor
Bearer, Driver and Operative
Alan Taylor
Bearer, Driver and Operative
Amy
Amy
Funeral Staff
Amy
Darren
Bearer
Darren
Bearer
Darren
Bearer
Joe
Funeral Operative
Joe
Funeral Operative
Joe
Funeral Operative
John
Bearer, Driver
John
Bearer, Driver
John
Bearer, Driver
Jules
Jules
Jules
Funeral Staff
Michael Littleproud
Co-Director / Family Business Member
Michael joined his father William in the family business in 1960. In the late 1980s he concentrated on the funeral busi…
Michael Littleproud
Director
Michael joined his father William in the family business in 1960 and concentrated on the funeral business which had gro…
Michael Littleproud
Director
Michael joined his father William in the family business in 1960 and concentrated on growing the funeral business subst…
Michael Littleproud
Director
Michael joined his father William in the family business in 1960 and helped grow the funeral side substantially over th…
Paul Littleproud
Director / Day-to-day running of the business
"Funerals being one of the most difficult things to face, Littleproud's make it very straight forward, handle all of the…"
Paul Littleproud
Director / Day-to-day Manager
"Funerals being one of the most difficult things to face, Littleproud's make it very straight forward, handle all of the…"
Paul Littleproud
Director / Day-to-day running of the business
"Funerals being one of the most difficult things to face, Littleproud's make it very straight forward, handle all of the…"
Paul Littleproud
Director / Day-to-Day Manager
"Funerals being one of the most difficult things to face, Littleproud's make it very straight forward, handle all of the…"
Phill
Funeral Staff
Phill
Phill
Stuart
Bearer, Driver and Operative
Stuart
Bearer, Driver and Operative
Stuart
Bearer, Driver and Operative
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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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