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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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Dillamore Funeral Service is an experienced and compassionate independent family-run funeral director based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. Established in 1923 by Samuel Robert Dillamore, the business has remained on the same premises since it opened and has been passed down through the Dillamore family for over 100 years. What began as a furniture making and house furnishing business evolved into a trusted funeral service that has served the communities of Leighton Buzzard and Linslade for generations.
The company prides itself on its genuine care, compassion, and flexibility, with a long-standing team dedicated to adapting their services to meet each family's individual needs. Unlike larger funeral chains, Dillamore ensures that every loved one remains on their own premises from the moment of collection until the day of the funeral, providing families with peace of mind and personalised attention.
Dillamore Funeral Service offers a wide range of funeral types, including traditional funerals, direct cremations, natural burials, repatriations, and celebrations of life, serving all faiths and cultures. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and also offer Golden Charter prepaid funeral plans. Their Chapel of Rest is open for families to visit their loved ones as many times as they wish.
"Your empathy, kindness and attention to detail made the occasion so much more bearable. The process was made stress free and straightforward, the day itself was perfect — my Mother would have enjoyed it."
— Karen
"Their funeral celebrant, Carly, was a pleasure to work with and impressed family and friends with her handling of the funeral celebration. Knowing we were in safe hands made a difficult time easier to cope with."
— Michael Irwin (about Carly)
"Kiera was so lovely to work with and ensured to keep us in the loop with everything. The team on the day kept us informed on every moment so we didn't have to worry. The service provided was impeccable."
— Hannah Kelly (about Kiera)
"Such was the professional care and service we experienced that we had no hesitation in choosing them again for my Mother's funeral last month. The kind and sensitive help from Sally and Maxine made a difficult situation a little easier."
— Tracie (about Sally and Maxine)
"At a time when we were grief stricken, Kiera gently guided us through organising the funeral from flowers to music, and nothing was too much trouble for them to organise. On the day, the undertakers were helpful and polite, and helped us give Mum the send off she deserved."
— Stephanie Fitzpatrick-Corkin (about Kiera)
"During one of the hardest times of our lives, they made everything feel calm, organised, and taken care of. Nothing was too much trouble, and every small detail was handled with thoughtfulness and respect. The day itself was beautiful and ran so smoothly, which gave us the space to simply be together as a family and honour Mum."
— Kiera Christina
Hannah White
Director
Stuart and Hannah are our company directors and have grown up with the Dillamore family both personally and professiona…
Hannah White
Director
Hannah and Stuart are company directors who have grown up with the Dillamore family both personally and professionally,…
Martin Serevena
Senior Manager
Martin is our Senior Manager, taking care of many duties to ensure the smooth running of the business.
Michael Elding
Senior Funeral Director
Michael is the Senior Funeral Director who has worked with Dillamore since 1992. He leads the team of funeral operative…
Michael Elding
Senior Funeral Director
Michael is our Senior Funeral Director. Having worked with Dillamore since 1992, Michael successfully leads our team of…
Richard Dillamore
Managing Director
Richard has worked in the Dillamore family business for the last 53 years, currently serving as Managing Director. He v…
Richard Dillamore
Managing Director
Richard has worked in the Dillamore family business for the last 53 years, currently serving as the Managing Director. …
Sally Lewis
Senior Funeral Manager
Sally is the qualified Senior Funeral Manager with a career history steeped in client care. She has worked with the Dil…
Sally Lewis
Senior Funeral Manager
Sally has the distinction of being our qualified Senior Funeral Manager. Her career history is steeped in client care a…
Stuart White
Director
Stuart and Hannah are our company directors and have grown up with the Dillamore family both personally and professiona…
Stuart White
Director
Stuart and Hannah are company directors who have grown up with the Dillamore family both personally and professionally,…
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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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