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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.
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.
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W A Truelove and Son Ltd is an independent, family-run funeral directors and monumental masons with a proud history of serving the communities of Surrey and South London since 1885. The Cheam branch, located at 31 High Street, is part of a well-established network of branches across the region, all operating under the same ethos of providing professional, caring, and bespoke funeral and memorial services.
As a family business now in its fifth generation, W A Truelove and Son Ltd takes great pride in its heritage while continuing to expand and develop its services with the expertise of a dedicated team of staff. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including funeral arrangement, direct cremation, embalming, repatriation, pre-arranged funeral plans, and memorial masonry.
W A Truelove and Son Ltd is a member of several respected professional bodies, including 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. These memberships reflect the company's ongoing commitment to the highest standards of care and professionalism for every family they serve.
"They were very professional to deal with and gave my wife a lovely send-off."
— Mark O'Sullivan
"The whole process was made far more bearable by the help and support that was offered at every stage."
— Claire Harrison (Claire Kehoe)
"Thank you to the Undertakers for enlightening our mood and making the day as comfortable as possible whilst going through some extremely difficult and challenging times."
— Jo Jo
"Paul Martyn handled the funeral and was compassionate, knowledgeable, quick to respond to queries, and had plenty of contacts for the parts of the day where we needed outside support."
— Mark O'Sullivan (about Paul Martyn)
"The whole experience was great. Steve and the team really excelled in giving my wife a send off that exceeded my expectations. Special mention to the head man who helped manage my inexperience and made the whole event next level."
— Mark Sahid-Mohamed (about Steve)
"I lost my partner on holiday sudden at the end of march it was a total shock in gran caneria. All I can say that Truelove's picked him up on a Sunday, brought him back to their place in Carshalton and gave us nothing but respect all the way through to his funeral and couldn't been so more helpful on this difficult sad time. Thank you Joseph and team and especially Paula in Banstead for being so lovely in helping me design Merv's beautiful casket."
— Kevin Prentice (about Joseph & Paula)
David Truelove, BA.
Director
David Truelove was born in Sutton in 1959 and has lived all of his life in Cheam and Banstead. He holds a BA in Economi…
Jenny Tapping, Cert.FAA.
Funeral Arranger
Jenny Tapping holds a Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration and is a member of the W A Truelove and Son L…
Joseph Tinnirello, Dip.FD.
Funeral Director
Joseph Tinnirello holds a Diploma in Funeral Directing and is a qualified member of the W A Truelove and Son Ltd team.
Karen Jarvis
Team Member
Karen Jarvis is a member of the W A Truelove and Son Ltd team.
Michelle O'Sullivan, Cert.FAA.
Funeral Arranger
Michelle O'Sullivan holds a Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration and is part of the W A Truelove and Son…
Paul Martyn, Cert.FAA.
Funeral Arranger
Paul Martyn holds a Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration and is part of the professional team at W A Tru…
Paul Shackell, Cert.FAA.
Funeral Arranger
Paul Shackell holds a Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration and is a member of the W A Truelove and Son L…
Sarah Love, Cert.FAA.
Funeral Arranger
Sarah Love holds a Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration and is part of the W A Truelove and Son Ltd team.
Simon A. Truelove, Dip.FD.
Managing Director
Simon joined the family business after considering a career in journalism, passing his Diploma in Funeral Directing in …
Steve Lapper, Dip.FD.
Funeral Director
"The whole experience was great. Steve and the team really excelled in giving my wife a send off that exceeded my expect…"
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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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