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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
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
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Gillman Funeral Service has been serving generations of families since 1920. We have branches in Balham, Battersea, Carshalton, Mitcham, Norbury and Tooting.
We are proud to serve the people in those communities of many different cultures and faiths, as well as those with no religious beliefs.
"Leanne was warm, compassionate, efficient and nothing was too much trouble. She guided me through what was on occasion a very stressful time. Her recommendations for a Reverend, organist and florist couldn't have been better."
— S R (about Leanne)
"We can not thank the Carshalton team, particularly Theresa, for always being available even often on days off and making sure everything happened so perfectly. For making our saddest time bearable and a celebration of our loved one's life."
— Mike Cox (about Theresa)
"Theresa really took her time with us, explained everything we needed to know, and considered our religious and cultural practices when arranging the funeral. We were able to contact her at any time and she was always available to help. Theresa's kindness and professionalism put us at ease and ensured we were in good hands."
— princess biney (about Theresa)
"Leanne was kind, supportive and got my family smiling at what was really a very upsetting time. She listened to what we felt we wanted and arranged it all perfectly. The team on the day were fantastic too, providing kindness, professionalism and endless support, even in what felt like a windy monsoon they were prepared for everything."
— Nicola Jackson (about Leanne)
"Theresa in particular went above and beyond for us. She was always available to answer our questions and guide us through every step of the process, which gave us peace of mind at such a difficult time. Her patience, understanding, and attention to detail made everything run smoothly and with dignity."
— Jeffrey Dias (about Theresa)
"Losing my loved one has been the hardest time of my life, but Theresa was there every step of the way and truly looked after me. I felt like my husband was in the very best hands and was cared for so beautifully. When I handed Anita my tribute to read at the service, her compassion and delivery were incredible. I don't think there was a dry eye in the room."
— Leigh Best (about Theresa)
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Steph is praised by families for her kind, professional, and supportive manner during difficult times. She is specifica…
Theresa
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"Losing my loved one has been the hardest time of my life, but Theresa was there every step of the way and truly looked …"
Mike Cox
2 weeks ago
From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful suggestions. We had to arrange our funeral with a tight time frame, and can not thank the Carshalton team, particularly Theresa, for always being available even often on days off and making sure everything happen so perfectly. Our family thanks extended to all at make Gillman, for making our saddest time, bearable and a celebration of our loved ones life.
Emma Cotton
a month ago
I would like on behalf of my brother and I and our wider family thank Theresa and Gillmans Funeral Service for the wonderful support and friendly service we were provided with throughout what was a very difficult time in arranging our dad's funeral. Anita was the recommended celebrant, she was fantastic and really helped guide us through the service. The wider team who drove the hearse under Kingsley were very professional. Thank you and the memory box at the end was a beautiful touch.
Leigh Best
2 months ago
I cannot thank Gillman Funeral Service in Carshalton enough for the care and compassion they showed during such a difficult time. From start to finish, the support I received was truly exceptional. Theresa was absolutely fantastic, kind, patient, and incredibly understanding. She guided me through every step with such warmth and professionalism, making a very emotional process feel much more manageable. Losing my loved one has been the hardest time of my life, but Theresa was there every step of the way and truly looked after me. Every single thing I asked was handled with the utmost respect and so much compassion. I felt like my husband was in the very best hands and was cared for so beautifully. The Blossom Chapel is a lovely, peaceful space and a perfect place for quiet moments with loved ones. Anita was equally amazing, always on hand to help and ensuring that every detail was handled with care and respect. Her kindness meant a great deal to me. When I handed Anita my tribute to read at the service, her compassion and delivery were incredible. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room. I can’t thank her enough, as I wasn’t able to stand up and say everything I wanted to, and her professionalism truly shone through. Derek was also wonderful, providing reassurance and support throughout. The calls he made to explain how the day would run and to reassure me meant so much. I would also like to say thank you to Kingsley and to our limo driver (I’m so sorry I didn’t catch your name). Both drivers were amazing, explaining the route and even slowing down by our local pub as requested. The whole team worked seamlessly together, and it was clear that they genuinely care about the families they support. I would highly recommend Gillman Funeral Service to anyone in need of their services. They went above and beyond for me and my family, and I am so grateful they listened to my every wish and gave my amazing husband the best send-off. I am still receiving messages from people saying how wonderful the day was and that was down to Theresa and the team. A huge thank you from us all.
princess biney
5 months ago
I would like to thank Gillman Funeral Service Carshalton for their amazing support organising my father's funeral. Theresa McCourt was our funeral arranger and was outstanding from the start. She really took her time with us, explained everything we needed to know, and considered our religious and cultural practices when arranging the funeral. We were able to contact her at any time with our enquiries and she was always available to help. Theresa's kindness and professionalism put us at ease and ensured we were in good hands; we were very fortunate to have her. The funeral service was simply beautiful. Sherren was our funeral director and she led it with such professionalism and compassion. They gave my father the most beautiful and dignified send off. We are deeply grateful for Gillman's service before and after the funeral, and were truly blessed to have Theresa's support. I highly recommend Gillman for a compassionate and dignified send off.
James Basford
7 months ago
Gillman Funeral Service Carshalton. Theresa the Funeral Arranger, Anita the Celebrant, Darren the Funeral Director, the drivers and coffin bearers were all absolutely fantastic. The whole day went smoothly, every one of them was genuinly sincere, thoughtful, respectful and professional. They created the perfect farewell for Mum. I highly recommend every one of them, thank you.
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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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