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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.
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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.
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Apply for Grant of Probate
Collect assets & close accounts
Pay debts & tax
Distribute the estate
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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
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Sherlock Funeral Service Ltd, based at Trellis House, 190 South Street, Dorking, Surrey, is a long-established independent funeral director with roots stretching back to 1888. The business was founded by Thomas Henry Sherlock, who originally traded as a wheelwright and coach-builder in West Street, Dorking, before adding a funeral service. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, Sherlock Funeral Service has been a trusted presence in the Dorking community and surrounding villages for well over a century.
In January 2010, Stoneman Funeral Service — another esteemed Surrey family funeral business established in 1865 — purchased Sherlock and Sons, bringing together two families with a shared commitment to personalised, compassionate care. The two families now work closely together, sharing matching Jaguar hearses and limousines and a wealth of combined local knowledge and experience. In 2012, a brand new fleet of Jaguar hearses and limousines with matching number plates was introduced, reflecting the high standards the business sets for itself.
Sherlock Funeral Service offers a comprehensive range of funeral services, from traditional ceremonies to environmental and natural burials, as well as pre-paid funeral plans, floral arrangements, and probate assistance. The Dorking funeral home at Trellis House includes a purpose-built chapel seating up to 70 people, added in 1951. The team is available 24 hours a day and is proud to be members of the National Association of Funeral Directors, the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, and the British Institute of Funeral Directors.
"Really bright & helpful, a real joy to speak to."
— Rick Lucas (about Frankie)
"From our first contact with Sherlocks they were incredibly kind, sensitive and helpful. This continued throughout the planning, especially Maria, and then the funeral itself."
— Julie B (about Maria, Clive)
"From start to finish, they offered a warm, kind touch to everything they did and truly went above and beyond. They made an incredibly difficult time easier with all their care."
— Carrie (about Clive, Maria)
"Maria & the Team at Sherlocks were so professional, kind & efficient. They took all the stress away & 'held our hand' at every step of the way. On the day Adam took care of everything, quietly, professionally, anticipating our every need."
— Jean Quinn (about Maria, Adam)
"They made an incredibly difficult time easier with all their care. Clive & Maria - thank you so much for all your support these last couple of weeks. I won't ever forget it."
— Carrie (about Clive, Maria)
"I sadly lost my husband at the beginning of the year and then my mother just recently, so have had a double experience. On both occasions, everything was handled with such personal care, dignity and respect. I now feel we have become friends for life and cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart."
— Maddy Ellison (about Clive)
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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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