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Attended Burial
£2,300
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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
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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.
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Probate might not be needed
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White Rose Funeral Service is an independent, family-run funeral directors serving Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley, Leeds, and Barnsley. The business is run by Stephen and Jane, who offer a personal, compassionate, and respectful service, guiding families gently through every step of arranging a funeral. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that support is always on hand whenever it is needed most.
The team at White Rose Funeral Service prides itself on clear, honest, and transparent pricing with no hidden fees and no pressure, making a difficult time feel as manageable as possible. Every detail is handled with dignity, care, and professionalism, and families deal directly with Stephen and Jane rather than through intermediaries. The service has been rated five stars by families across Yorkshire, with numerous reviews highlighting the team's kindness, compassion, and professionalism.
White Rose Funeral Service offers a range of funeral options to suit different needs and budgets, including direct cremation, simple cremation, attended cremation, and traditional burial. Their packages include all essential funeral director services, and they are happy to beat any genuine local quote by £100, demonstrating their commitment to providing the best value for families in the Ilkley and Burley in Wharfedale area.
"They went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted. Extremely professional and absolutely genuine."
— Katrina Walton
"Susanne was taking the funeral on the day and put me at ease straight away letting me know things as they unfolded. White Rose made the whole experience a breeze."
— Bethan Bamford (about Susanne)
"They organised a motorbike hearse. We couldn't have asked for a more diligent and caring team at one of the most difficult times in our lives."
— Adam Farrington-Horsfall
"From the moment we contacted White Rose we were looked after and Jane ensured the arrangements were straightforward, timely and stress free. She looked after us completely through the whole process, delivered a funeral that met and exceeded all my father's and the family's wishes."
— Richard Hoyle (about Jane)
"The way she did my Husband's eulogy was as if she knew Jim. She was so professional, kind, caring, and most of all she went above and beyond to make sure that my Jim got the best service. Thank you to Sue and Jane for going that extra mile and taking away the stress at a very sad time in my life."
— Sharon Durkin (about Jane Hawksworth)
"Even happy to change the route on the day so we could take dad on his final journey past his beloved rugby ground."
— Katrina Walton
Jane
Funeral Director
"From the moment we contacted White Rose we were looked after and Jane ensured the arrangements were straightforward, ti…"
Stephen
Funeral Director
Stephen is one of the founding family members of White Rose Funeral Service, offering compassionate and professional gu…
Adam Farrington-Horsfall
5 months ago
The team at White Rose Funerals were outstanding for us. They listened and made arrangements in exactly the way we hoped, including organising a motorbike hearse. We couldn’t have asked for a more diligent and caring team at one of the most difficult times in our lives.
Katrina Walton
5 months ago
White Rose were brilliant from the start. Very helpful and compassionate. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted. Extremely professional and absolutely genuine. Even happy to change the route on the day so we could take dad on his final journey past his beloved rugby ground. Thank you so much White Rose Funerals. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a beautiful send of for their loved ones. x❤️
Margaret Fenton
a year ago
Stephen did an amazing job in organising Roberts funeral. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful send off. He would have really appreciated his coffin. The staff were smart and professional. I really like how they wear white rose pins on their uniforms. Thank you Debbie for organising the flowers. White rose should always be the first choice Funeral Directors. Thank you again x
sharon durkin
a year ago
I would like to say that when i lost my Husband in December 2024 i was at a loss of what to do. I got in touch with Memoria and was put in touch with White Rose and Jane Hawksworth. I would highly recommend Memoria and especially Jane. The way she did my Husbands eulogy was as if she knew Jim. She was so professional,kind caring, and most of all she went above and beyond to make sure that my Jim got the best service.Thank you to sue and Jane for going that extra mile and taking away the stress at a very sad time in my life.
Louise Allenby
a year ago
We used White Rose Funerals recently after my relative passed away with no funeral plan. They helped every step of the way to organise a respectful service. They took into consideration what mattered to the deceased and our family. The added touches were very much appreciated. I would recommend them.
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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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