We'll call you back
Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors will be in touch shortly.
You've just taken the first step — contacting a funeral director.
See the full checklistLeave your number and Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors will call you back.
Free, no obligation. We'll pass your number to the director.
Ready to speak to someone? A free, no-obligation call can help you understand the next steps.
If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
A quick call with a specialist can help you figure out what applies.
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
Funeral Directors serving the Community Since 1873 - Rowland Brothers have helped bereaved families in West Wickham and Bromley since 1873. Still very much a family firm, we’re privileged to serve clients from every religious denomination.
Angela
a month ago
Kate supported us from the moment I walked into the West Wickham branch. From the very start, her focus was on how we were and on truly understanding our beloved Sonia. She guided us gently through every step, answering difficult questions with kindness, patience, and compassion, and helping us make the right decisions to honour our family’s wishes. While Sonia was in Roland Brothers’ care, we felt completely reassured that she was being treated with dignity and respect. Kate kept us informed throughout, which meant so much during such a difficult time. On the day of the funeral, everything was handled beautifully and with great respect. The ceremony was thoughtful and loving in every detail, and the team accompanying Sonia were kind, attentive, and checked in with us throughout. Thank you, Kate, and the whole team, for ensuring Sonia’s final journey was surrounded by care, dignity, and love.
Kristelle Jay
2 months ago
We visited Rowland Brothers shortly after my Dad's sudden passing. Tracy had such a warm and supportive energy. She handled every meeting, call, email and request with an extremely high level of professionalism. On the day we were supported by Adam. He and his team were professional, respectful and so considerate. Planning a funeral whilst grieving is extremely painful. However Rowland Brothers helped to make the process that bit easier. Thank you so much.
Sonia
2 months ago
Rowland Brothers deserve more than 5 stars, they deserve 10 stars plus, they have been exceptional, from the begining to the end. Kate, Tracy and Adam are kind, caring, professional and empathetic. They answered my numerous questions with understanding and patience and profesionalism, they did not get tired of answering my many questions. The funeral service went exactly as planned plus more. They all went above and beyond, not forgetting Jess at Whitehorse Road who was amazing. I went to a few funeral directors in West Wickham, what makes Rowland Brothers unique is they treated me as a human being and made me feel very comfortable and at ease, they made a very difficult time bearable. Even the aftercare is amazing they have made me feel that I am their friend.Their are no words that can express how wonderful Tracy and Kate have been. A very big thank you to Kate, Tracy, Adam and Jess. I will highly recommend them to anyone
Mike Bolam
3 months ago
Rowland Brothers in West Wickham have managed all aspects of my mum’s funeral arrangements excellently and sympathetically. Tracy in particular worked tirelessly to make sure the family’s wishes were followed, whilst also offering very helpful advice and suggestions when required. Nothing was too much trouble and the funeral took place just as we wanted. I couldn’t have asked for more. Even after the funeral Tracy has continued to follow up to ensure the remaining arrangements following the cremation are completed without any issues. I thoroughly recommend Rowland Brothers to manage and help at this difficult time having just lost a much loved family member. Thank you.
S Vanderzee
4 months ago
We received excellent care throughout the process of my mother’s death and funeral and I’m more than happy to recommend the team at Rowlands in West Wickham. We had wished to use their previous incarnation, Killicks as we did for my father in 2014 and were delighted to find that Peter’s son is still heavily involved in this team. We wanted the personal touch of a small family business rather than a large company and we definitely got this right up to support on the day, having decided to lead the funeral ourselves. Huge thanks you to Kate Tracy David Adam and everyone we met and interacted with.
Take a moment to reflect on the care you received
Not displayed publicly — used for verification only
This helps other families understand your experience
Share what your experience was like — other families will read this when choosing a funeral director
characters — please write a little more
Your review will appear on this page once verified. This usually takes 1–2 days.
Ready to speak to someone? A free, no-obligation call can help you understand the next steps.
If anything has changed, a quick call with a specialist can confirm.
A quick call with a specialist can help you figure out what applies.
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
Get in touch
Call 02087774502We'll call you back
Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors will be in touch shortly.
You've just taken the first step — contacting a funeral director.
See the full checklistLeave your number and Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors will call you back.
Free, no obligation. We'll pass your number to the director.
You've completed of 18 steps on the bereavement checklist.
Continue your checklist18 things to sort when someone dies — keep track so nothing gets missed.
See the full checklist
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors in Chatham, Kent. All members follow a strict Code of Practice, giving your family professional, compassionate care when it matters most.
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors in Broadstairs, Kent. All members uphold a strict Code of Practice, giving families peace of mind during one of life's most difficult moments.
Find trusted, NAFD-accredited funeral directors in Canterbury, Kent. All members follow a strict Code of Practice, giving your family genuine peace of mind at the hardest of times.
Serving families in WEST_WICKHAM and the surrounding area
So we can help families like yours better.
Your answers help us support families going through this.
You might find our step-by-step guide helpful →