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Attended Cremation
£1,700
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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
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?
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Want to find out for sure?
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Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
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Mears & Cotterill Funeral Directors has been serving families in Wandsworth since 1985.
The team at our Wandsworth funeral home will provide advice at every stage of the funeral planning process, and will arrange an individual and unique funeral to help you celebrate the life of your loved one.
"We had a beautiful stress-free funeral thanks to Sam. When we experienced a few problems Sam stepped in to help and things were quickly resolved. Nothing was too much trouble for her."
— Patricia Thompson (about Sam)
"Gil was compassionate, professional and attentive to every detail. Derek oversaw the procession and burial with great care, dignity and calm professionalism, allowing us to focus on remembering and saying goodbye to my father."
— Joe Denney (about Gil)
"I will forever remember how reassured I felt with how they handled everything. Sam was very respectful of our Chinese traditions and made arrangements to accommodate them."
— Sally (about Sam)
"Dad was treated like a king by the whole team. They are amazing from start to finish. The one and only funeral directors."
— Sally Quincey (about Sam)
"Outstanding staff attentive to detail, caring, compassionate, understanding staff who went above and beyond to make sure my beloved brother had his final journey home a memorable one that will live with me forever."
— Mandi Okafor
"I cannot praise her enough. She is thoroughly professional but with such a friendly and helpful manner. It was honestly like dealing with a friend and she made things so much easier to deal with. She is absolutely lovely and a star and a joy to deal with, nothing is too much trouble for her, and she is a huge asset to your company."
— Martin Grealish (about Sam)
Sophie Williams
a month ago
Mears and Cotterill were recommended to us by a friend and they did not disappoint. We was new to this process and did not know where to start with this process. Gill was incredibly accommodating, guiding and helpful throughout our arrangements and we could not have been any more happier with the service provided for my Nan. We will certainly be recommending Mears and Cotterill to friends/family in the future. Thank you team x
Joe Denney
3 months ago
Mears & Cotterill provided an excellent service throughout a very difficult time for our family. Gil was compassionate, professional and attentive to every detail, making the arrangements as straightforward as possible and always taking the time to answer questions. On the day itself, Derek oversaw the procession and burial with great care, dignity and calm professionalism. Everything ran smoothly, allowing us to focus on remembering and saying goodbye to my father. We are very grateful to the whole team for their kindness, support and attention to detail, and would not hesitate to recommend Mears & Cotterill to others.
Mandi Okafor
a year ago
Outstanding staff attentive to detail, caring, compassionate, understanding staff who went above and beyond to make sure my beloved brother had his final journey home a memorable one that will live with me forever
Sally
2 years ago
We used this company for 2 funerals, my father 33 years ago and last year for my brother. Every member of the team was professional, respectful and reliable. Sam was so supportive throughout the whole process. We are a Chinese family with certain traditions that Sam was very respectful of and made arrangements to accommodate. I will forever remember how reassured I felt with how they handled everything.
Giovanna Park
a year ago
Hilary and Derek and his team were truly fantastic. They ensured that a difficult process was made easy. They were professional and went the extra mile to ensure that our family and friends were able to celebrate my fathers life as we wished to. We would like to thank all the team and would highly recommend.
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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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