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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
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James and Thomas Funeral Directors was founded in 1892.
Our dedicated teams at our Woking funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.
"Their support and guidance was very much appreciated and ensured that the funeral arrangements were carried out just as the family wanted."
— Colin Sales (about Julian)
"Donna was very kind, understanding & patient & we were very happy with the way our wishes were carried out. We were guided through a very difficult time & were able to arrange a fitting tribute to my Mother, this was entirely due to the time & care taken by Donna."
— Alex London (about Donna)
"We felt such a weight was lifted once they took over. They looked after my Mum so well and we were able to visit her anytime, which greatly helped my Dad. I have to say Sam is truly one of the loveliest men I have met. You really feel you are with people who truly care about you."
— Julie Corts (about Sam)
"From the moment we walked in and the greeting we received from Donna we knew we had come to the right place. My thanks go to this team and particularly to Donna who 'went the extra mile'."
— Charlotte Wilcock (about Donna)
"From my first meeting with Donna to the hearse leaving Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground on the day of my husbands funeral they were kind, considerate, compassionate, respectful and always on the end of the phone for any queries I may have had."
— Janice Curry (about Donna)
"Special thank you to Donna, for being the shoulder I cried on, you really understand the loss people are feeling."
— Julie Corts (about Donna)
Colin Sales
3 years ago
Our sincere thanks to Julian and the staff at James and Thomas for the efficient and very sensitive way they looked after the family at a time when we had the loss of a wonderful husband and father. Their support and guidance was very much appreciated and ensured that the funeral arrangements were carried out just as the family wanted.
Alex London
7 years ago
Following the death of my Mother, we contacted James & Thomas to arrange the funeral. Donna was very kind, understanding & patient & we were very happy with the way our wishes were carried out. We were guided through a very difficult time & were able to arrange a fitting tribute to my Mother, this was entirely due to the time & care taken by Donna, I highly recommend their thoughtful professional service.
Janice Curry
7 years ago
I can whole heartedly recommend James & Thomas Funeral Directors at New Haw for their professionalism in such a difficult time for myself and family . From my first meeting with Donna to the hearse leaving Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground on the day of my husbands funeral they were kind, considerate, compassionate, respectful and always on the end of the phone for any queries I may have had. Donna was so helpful with the arrangements (which seemed a mind field to me) and everything went like clockwork on the day. I cannot praise them enough for everything they did to make a difficult time go so smoothly.
Julie Corts
7 years ago
We used the office on Woodham Lane and I cannot say enough good things about the service we received from all the staff at this company. They were so professional, caring and helpful. We felt such a weight was lifted once they took over. They looked after my Mum so well and we were able to visit her anytime, which greatly helped my Dad. They assisted us in planning the service that we wanted and they were very accommodating. On the day of the service everything went like clockwork. They treated us so very well and I have to say Sam is truly one of the loveliest men I have met. You really feel you are with people who truly care about you. Special thank you to Donna, for being the shoulder I cried on, you really understand the loss people are feeling. Thanks to you all........................The Prince Family
Charlotte Wilcock
8 years ago
We arranged a funeral for my uncle with James and Thomas having felt the funeral director who we initially went to and who arranged the funeral of his wife was less than helpful. It was very difficult for us as strangers to the area to know who to go to instead. We saw James and Thomas premises by chance and from the moment we walked in and the greeting we received from Donna we knew we had come to the right place. Everything was arranged quickly and to our complete satisfaction. Donna was in touch as necessary and we felt confident and grateful that living hundreds of miles away ourselves everything had been left in good hands. The service went perfectly to plan and in every respect was dignified. A number of people have asked me who the Funeral Directors were subsequently, endorsing me view of the arrangements. Thank you. My thanks go to this team and particularly to Donna who "went the extra mile" .
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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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