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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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W A Truelove and Son Ltd is a long-established, independent family-run funeral directors and monumental masons serving communities across Surrey and South London since 1885. With a proud history spanning well over a century, the company has grown and developed while maintaining the personal, caring approach that has defined its reputation across generations. The Dorking branch is part of this wider network of branches, all committed to providing professional and compassionate funeral services to local families.
The company offers a comprehensive range of services including traditional funeral arrangements, direct cremation, repatriation, embalming, pre-arranged funeral plans, and memorial and monumental masonry services. Their experienced team works sensitively with bereaved families to ensure every farewell is handled with dignity and respect.
W A Truelove and Son Ltd holds membership with several leading professional bodies, including the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), Selected Independent Funeral Homes (SIFH), the British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD), the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM), and the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM), reflecting their ongoing commitment to the highest standards of care and professionalism.
David Truelove, BA.
Director
David Truelove was born in Sutton in 1959 and achieved his BA in Economics at Leicester University. He has lived all of…
David Truelove, BA.
Director
David Truelove was born in Sutton in 1959 and holds a BA in Economics from Leicester University. He has lived all his l…
David Truelove, BA.
Director
David Truelove was born in Sutton in 1959 and achieved his BA in Economics at Leicester University. He has lived all of…
Jenny Tapping, Cert.FAA.
Joseph Tinnirello, Dip.FD.
Karen Jarvis
Michelle O'Sullivan, Cert.FAA.
Paul Martyn, Cert.FAA.
Paul Shackell, Cert.FAA.
Sarah Love, Cert.FAA.
Simon A. Truelove, Dip.FD.
Managing Director
Simon joined the family business in 1975 after brief forays into construction and publishing. He passed his Diploma in …
Simon A. Truelove, Dip.FD.
Managing Director
Simon has worked in all aspects of the funeral business and passed his Diploma in Funeral Directing in 1985, winning th…
Simon A. Truelove, Dip.FD.
Managing Director
Simon joined the family business after considering careers in journalism and construction, passing his Diploma in Funer…
Steve Lapper, Dip.FD.
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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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