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Did the person who died own a property?
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Were there savings, investments, or other assets?
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Was there a will?
Even if you're not sure where it is, knowing one exists can change the process.
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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
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Pay debts & tax
Distribute the estate
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You probably don't need to pay for the funeral yourself
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W A Truelove and Son Ltd is an independent, family-run funeral directors and monumental masons serving the community since 1885. With a long-standing presence in Surrey and South London, the Leatherhead branch is part of a wider network of branches that collectively provide professional and caring funeral services to families across the region.
The company takes great pride in its history and continues to expand and develop its services with the support of a knowledgeable and dedicated team. As members of the National Association of Funeral Directors, Selected Independent Funeral Homes, the British Institute of Funeral Directors, the National Association of Memorial Masons, and the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons, W A Truelove and Son Ltd upholds the highest professional standards in funeral care.
The Leatherhead branch offers a comprehensive range of services including funeral arrangement, direct cremation, embalming, repatriation, pre-arranged funeral plans, and memorial services. Families can trust the team to provide compassionate guidance through every step of the process, ensuring a dignified and respectful farewell for their loved ones.
"At a very sad time, WA Truelove & Son Ltd dealt with our Dad's funeral with respect, kindness and organised everything seamlessly. We were truly grateful for their professionalism with every detail."
— Sue Noble
"A special mention to Leroy, the conductor, who ensured everything ran smoothly and with the utmost dignity."
— Sarah Suggitt (about Leroy)
"Sarah sorted everything for us and organised everything exactly how we wanted, the day of the funeral could not have been any more perfect!!"
— Kevin Mills (about Sarah)
"It was so important that we gave my husband the best send off possible. With the help of Sarah at Leatherhead branch we went through the whole process together. I didn't feel rushed at all or under pressure."
— Sue Suggitt (about Sarah)
"They dealt with everything in a very sympathetic way and comforted me each time I visited them in Leatherhead or spoke to them on the phone."
— Caroline Ryalls (about Lorraine & Sarah)
"She was incredibly empathetic, giving us all the time we needed to make decisions without any pressure. She approached sensitive questions with great care, making an experience we were dreading feel much more manageable."
— Sarah Suggitt (about Sarah)
David Truelove, BA.
Director
David Truelove was born in Sutton in 1959 and holds a BA in Economics from Leicester University. He has been part of th…
Simon A. Truelove, Dip.FD.
Managing Director
Simon has worked in all aspects of the funeral business, passing his Diploma in Funeral Directing in 1985 and becoming …
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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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