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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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WH Putnam was founded in Edgeware in 1929 by William Henry Putnam. His grandchildren, Keith and Alana Putnam worked in the business for more than 40 years. In 1950, a second funeral home was opened in Streathfield Road, Stanmore, Harrow, where Keith and Alana grew up living above the premises.
"We felt very comforted that Dad was being looked after with such respect and care."
— Helen Smyth (about Lee)
"Admittedly one of the worst days of my life, the staff was so caring and understanding and made the whole process so easy for me and my family."
— chris hasson (about Paula)
"We were going in absolutely blind but from the very first phone call they were empathetic, sensitive and kind. There was never a 'no' — they were able to cater to all our cultural traditions and were always at the end of the phone."
— Nicholas Bentley (about Paula, Lee)
"I want to thank paula for making me a cup of tea to be able to have with my dad — that was so lovely. I am so thankful for meeting you guys... everything you have done for me will and can't ever be forgotten."
— diamond sapphire mendez (about Paula)
"They held our hands throughout the entire process and even after the funeral they still go out of their way to help you with everything. We won't ever be able to put into words how thankful we are for Paula, Lee and their fantastic team. Thank you to your beautiful family for being there for ours."
— Nicholas Bentley (about Paula, Lee)
"The contact we had with Paula was outstanding. She is so caring and I literally think of her now as a family member because of how she treated myself and my family."
— chris hasson (about Paula)
diamond sapphire mendez
a month ago
I want to thank paula lee and the whole team for helping me lay my father to rest without tou guys i dont know what i wpuld of done , i want to thankyou for bringing my dad all the way from croydon to be home with me where i can be able to go and see him and have that special time , i want to thank paula for making me a cup of tea to be able to have with my dad that was so loverly i am so thankful for meeting you guys ... alomg the way storys happened and i will never forget any of you x i made the best disision by bringing daddy here ... everyrhing tou have done for me will and cant ever be forgotten ...please take care guys and a huge thankyou from me and my brother simon x all the best .the funeral was absolutly beautiful . And i am so happy we gave him the perfect send off .
Helen Smyth
5 months ago
Lee and his team at Putmans provided a first class Funeral for my Dad . From beginning to end it was so professional, and we felt very comforted that Dad was being looked after with such respect and care. Thank you 🙏
Nicholas Darling
7 months ago
Dear Paula Lee and team. Thank you for arranging my mother s funeral, you did an amazing job from start to finish. The whole funeral was very special as a family we can’t thank you all enough for executing the funeral to such an amazingly high standard . The whole day was amazing even though in very sad circumstances. You were all professional ,helpful and I would highly recommend Putnams to arrange a funeral . Kind Regards Nicholas Darling
chris hasson
8 months ago
I would just like to share my experience with Putnam Funeral home Admittedly one of the worst days of my life the staff was so caring and understanding and made the whole process so easy for me and my family. The contact we had with Paula was outstanding. She is so caring and I literally think of her now as a family member because of how she treated myself and my family. If you’re thinking about a Funeral home, I highly recommend Putnam as they took care of everything for us during and after the service I honestly can’t express just how fantastic they are Thank you for everything Chris hasson and Mary hasson
Nicholas Bentley
a year ago
Our family would like to give our greatest thanks and appreciation for all the work and effort that Putnam’s put in to organise our grandfather’s funeral. We have never had to deal with something like this before and were going in absolutely blind but from the very first phone call and contact, they were empathetic, sensitive and kind. The entire process was made so easy albeit being one of the hardest times in our lives but Paula and Lee’s team were so knowledgeable and supportive that it made the entire process so much more bearable. They had the answers to all our questions and were entirely flexible with what we wanted for our loved one and were always at the end of the phone. They were able to cater to a lot of our cultural traditions and there was never a ‘no’. WH Putnam will forever be our go to in a heartbeat should we ever need to again. They held our hands throughout the entire process and even after the funeral they still go out of their way to help you with everything. We won’t ever be able to put into words how thankful we are for Paula, Lee and their fantastic team. Thank you to your beautiful family for being there for ours.
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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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