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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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David Wilkinson & Son Independent Funeral Directors is a family-run business located in the heart of Tarleton village, near Preston, Lancashire. The company prides itself on offering a professional, personal, and caring service to bereaved families at an incredibly emotional time, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Being very much part of the local community, they are committed to providing the highest standard of care and service to every family they serve.
From the initial call through to the funeral service and beyond, families are always looked after by David or a trusted member of his team — a team that recognises the importance of treating people with sympathy and understanding during times of great distress. They are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), meaning they adhere to the UK's highest standards among independent funeral directors and undergo inspection every two years.
David Wilkinson & Son offers a full range of services including cremation, direct cremation, and burial options, as well as Prosperous Life Funeral Plans with payments held safely in a trust fund. They also offer a complimentary funeral planning service, allowing individuals to record their wishes without any upfront cost, providing peace of mind for both the individual and their loved ones.
"Emma rang me up to make sure I was okay. The care they gave was excellent and they certainly helped me through the difficult times, keeping me informed about everything throughout."
— Stephen Harrison (about Emma)
"This knight in shining armour approach really helped ease my mind at a time I needed it most. David spoke to me in such a kind, calming and reassuring way. Nothing was too much trouble."
— Caroline (about David)
"David put me at ease from the moment I met with him and was a gentleman through and through. I cannot speak highly enough of David and Joe for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed myself and my family following the passing of my late Husband."
— Erica Sergeant (about David)
"From the moment our beautiful granddaughter arrived at their premises the level of compassion, caring and gentle help and guidance has been outstanding. Their service from beginning to her Celebration of Life was smooth and so dignified."
— Patrick Mroczak (about David)
"Even at the early stages when I could hardly string a sentence together he showed compassion and a truly dedication to his profession. David and his team helped give my mother the best celebration of her life anyone could have hoped for and I'm truly grateful for everything the team did for my family."
— Stephen A (Alex) (about David)
"An extremely special company that held my hand in the most difficult moment of my life. I could never thank David and his wonderful family enough for the care of my beautiful Dad. From the moment my Dad passed they were amazing. Nothing is too much and I knew they were looking after him until his funeral."
— Aimee Leigh (about David)
David Wilkinson
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"An extremely special company that held my hand in the most difficult moment of my life. From the moment my Dad passed t…"
Erica Sergeant
2 months ago
I cannot speak highly enough of David and Joe for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism that they showed myself and my family following the passing of my late Husband. David put me at ease from the moment I met with him and was a gentleman through and through. We value and appreciate your unwavering support through such an incredibly difficult time. Erica and family.
Caroline
4 months ago
When my mum passed away I was in a bit of a panic as to what to do next. I rang David Wilkinson who spoke to me in such a kind, calming and reassuring way. Nothing was too much trouble. This knight in shinning armour approach really helped ease my mind at a time I needed it most. I can not thank David and his wonderful team enough.
Stewart R
10 months ago
Our family have used David Wilkinsons a couple of times now and highly recommend them. Compassionate, respectful and professional. Great service! Amazing staff! Thank you to everyone. The Rawsthornes x
Estelle Hall
a year ago
I would like to thank Dave, Erica and staff for the excellent service you provided for our mum’s funeral. You guided us through the process gently and together we put together the most beautiful celebration of life service that mum deserved. Everything flowed smoothly, making it the most perfect day for her. Most highly recommended.
Gill Howard
a year ago
My sister passed away suddenly and while we were all in shock and trying to come to terms with everything Mr Wilkinson and staff were extremely helpful and so supportive. My sister was treated with such respect and compassion and professionalism. I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone at Wilkinson's. I highly recommend David and all the staff . X
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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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