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Roland L Whitehead and Daughter is an independent family funeral directors based at The Old Lifeboat House on East Bank Road in St Annes, a building steeped in local history dating back to 1881. The business was founded by Roland Lionel Whitehead, who served the local community on the Fylde Coast for almost 60 years as a funeral director, and is now carried forward by his daughter and grandaughters, making it a true three-generation family business.
The firm prides itself on a deeply personal approach to funeral care, guided by the values instilled by Roland himself: punctuality, organisation, thoroughness, and attention to detail. These principles continue to underpin every aspect of the service they provide. The team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring families are never without support when they need it most.
Roland L Whitehead and Daughter offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, including arranging funerals, pre-paid funeral plans, memorials, cremations and burials, and guidance on registering a death. Their commitment to serving the community is both a privilege and a commitment, and they are dedicated to honouring every family with the care, dignity, and respect that their loved ones deserve.
"Dawn, her family and staff are beyond what anyone could wish for during such difficult times. Every single tiny detail has always been perfect and delivered in such a professional, calm and empathetic way. What more could anyone hope for. Absolutely perfect in every way."
— Alexandra Cookson (about Dawn)
"Being a family-run business, they brought a personal touch that made us feel truly supported — they took all pressure off our family during a devastating time, ensuring every detail was exactly as Mum would have wanted. Their professionalism, empathy, and grace made such a difficult day easier to bear."
— Jake (about Dawn)
"Dawn, Edward, Eleanor and team conducted my mums, dads and brother's funeral. They have been so kind, supportive and empathetic. I felt my mum, dad and my brother Craig were very well looked after. The whole family felt supported and taken care of. I cannot sing their praises enough."
— Sara Nagy (about Dawn)
"From the very first contact with Dawn her natural warmth and compassion gave us a sense of reassurance that my Dad would be looked after with dignity and kindness by a family team that genuinely care. Their reassurance, empathy and understanding of grief at all points of contact have helped to make a bewildering and very sad time easier to navigate."
— lisa whelan (about Dawn)
"Words are not enough to describe your compassion and professionalism, combined with the warmth of your family-run business which brought great comfort to us during such a difficult time. Dawn is just so incredibly calming, warm and professional — the whole team are absolutely second to none. Nothing was too much trouble, we could call in at any time and the phone call from Dawn on the morning of the service was a lovely touch and very reassuring."
— Helen Hudson (about Dawn)
"Ellie's support on the day was fantastic, and the way she took good care of my mum with such attention, dignity and respect, is something my family won't forget. Thank you for treating our mum with such care and for supporting our family with so much warmth and understanding."
— john harvey (about Ellie)
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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
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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
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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
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If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
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