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Changing the way we talk about death📢
Wills•Planning•Probate
Education is 🗝️! Guess what? All of us. And we're going to shake things up.

Without a will, EVERYTHING you have spent your whole life working for may not end up where you’d want it to be when you die, because we’re all going to go at some point. We’ve found it's not an exaggeration to say that more than 90% of our mortgage clients do not have a valid will in place and we can't wait to bring our fresh and dynamic approach to the stuffy old world of wills and estate plannin

g. It's that exact stuffiness that's probably putting so many people off of sorting out something that is incredibly important. Peak Wills and Estate Planning is being brought to you by Peak Mortgages and Protection, Derbyshires top rated firm at what they do on 5 Star Google Reviews. Proper conversations with someone easy to talk to, that knows what they are doing and who is properly regulated all over Zoom or in our local office. There will even be free beer. Superb service, simplicity and not a suit and tie in sight.

14/04/2026

For the first time ever I watched some golf over the weekend...
..when you watch a professional like Rory McIlroy at The Masters he makes it look easy 🤷‍♂️ I could do that!!!!

⛳Smooth swing. Straight down the fairway. Back to back Masters. No problemo!!

Then you try it yourself 🤣🤣🤣

⛳A few lost balls. A slight bit of frustration. Next thing you know you are spending a bit of money on lessons and new rackets...

Suddenly, it’s not quite as simple as it looked.

Probate can be a bit like that.

From the outside it looks straightforward…until you’re the one actually doing it.

A professional can make something difficult look easy.

Just a thought!

Full disclaimer, until this weekend watching I didn't really like golf 😱😱😱 or understand the golf bug and I have not really played...yet!

But if you do, and fancy a losing few Laurelo golf balls, let me know as they are quite good apparently and you are guaranteed to get a hole-in-one 👀🏌️‍♂️

09/04/2026

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I walked out of the office for four months…🤯🤯🤯

Looking back now, it still feels slightly surreal.

Last year me and our Abs packed our bags (which i always carried) and travelled across Europe, Japan and the West Coast of America 🗺️

What started as a “why not?” idea turned into one of those once in a lifetime chapters you’ll talk about forever...

🗺️ 4 months🌍 8 countries🚗 amazing road trips 📸 thousands of memories

A year later and I’m still incredibly grateful to Laurelo - Path to Probate for giving me the space to step away and experience it. An amazing team to work for and with so if you are interested in finding out a little more on what we do and the opportunities we have available...let me know 👀

On the anniversary of starting the first leg of the journey its been nice to reflect, the trip gave me perspective, energy and a reminder of why the work we do matters.

So what does working in April, May, June and July feel like? I've forgot 🤣🤣🤣😬😬😬

08/04/2026

Really excited to finally be able to share this 🙌🙌🙌

We’re incredibly proud to be launching a new partnership with National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) supporting over 900 independent funeral director businesses across the UK.

It was a genuine pleasure spending time with the SAIF team and their members at their AGM and conference a couple of weekends ago with the Laurelo - Path to Probate team. Its great to see clear values and a real commitment to doing the right thing for families.

Together, SAIF and Laurelo are launching SAIF Probate, in partnership with Laurelo. This collaboration is built around a simple shared belief...care shouldn’t stop at the funeral 🤝

For many families, that’s when the questions really begin... What do we do next? Do we need probate? Where do we even start?

SAIF Probate provides a trusted, compassionate answer, enabling funeral directors to continue supporting families beyond the funeral, without adding complexity or pressure.

We’ve deliberately modelled the service on the standards independent funeral directors already set: compassion, care, clarity, and in‑person support.

Proud of this partnership. Proud of the people behind it. And most importantly, proud of the impact it will have for families when they need support the most.

Read More : https://laurelo.co.uk/saif-launches-saif-probate-partnership-with-laurelo/

24/03/2026

A massive shout of to my mates are running marathons next month...

In 2025, a group of my friends had signed up to run a marathon (for fun!) with our amazing mate, Ryan Willows. Anyone who knew Ryan knew what an amazing, kind and loveable lad he was and knew how much he loved running.

Tragically, on 11th October 2025, Ryan suddenly passed away due to an Aortic Dissection. After the post‑mortem, it was found that this was likely caused by undiagnosed Marfan Syndrome, which is a hereditary connective tissue disorder that can affect the heart, eyes and skeleton.

I work within the death sector. I’m surrounded daily by incredible professionals, resources and knowledge every day. But when loss becomes personal…it sometimes doesn’t matter what you know. It still wipes you out. It still feels unreal.

That’s why this means so much and I want to shout about my mates who as a group of Ryan’s closest friends will be running marathons in Manchester and London this April, not just to honour him, but also now to raise awareness of Marfan Syndrome and to support the Marfan Trust, who work to improve early diagnosis and research so tragedies like this can, hopefully, be prevented.

I will be taking the responsibility of main cheerleader on the day and will be at the finish line at both events making sure a nice cold drink will be ready and waiting! I couldn’t run a bath earlier this year, but I am getting there…slowly…and might join the lads for some of these longer runs soon…cheers Ry!

The link in the comments will take you to the GofundMe page that further highlights the amazing team running for Marfan Trust and Ryan. I want to give them the recognition they deserve, their commitment and their training (Ive seen the Strava miles over the last few weeks) And in advance to say a huge thank you to anyone who donates, shares their page or simply learns a little bit more about Marfan Syndrome.

So here is to Ryan, the friend who brought people together, lifted people up, has got everyone running (cheers)!

25/11/2025

BIG NEWS: We’ve gone GOLD! 💛

We’re thrilled to share that Laurelo has received the Gold Compassionate Customer Care Award from – recognising the care, empathy, and personalised support we offer every family.

This is the highest national standard for customer care!!!

We’ve been working all year to achieve this accolade and we couldn’t be prouder of our team!

Well done everyone at Laurelo 🧡

10/11/2025

What a fantastic FSA Friday!
Thank you 🙌

During the day we heard about the history of the Funeral Suppliers’ Association and explored consumer trends shaping the future of our industry.

It was brilliant to connect with so many familiar faces across the funeral sector (and a few new ones too!) all working towards the same goal💪

Then came the evening and what an evening it was! 🍽️🎶
The FSA Annual Dinner didn’t disappoint, great food, great company, and even better entertainment....loved the “Singing Waiters” 🎤

Big thanks to all those involved in organising the whole day🥳🍺

Was over the moon with my raffle win too 🤣🤣🤣

Proud to be part of such a passionate, supportive community that brings so much care and craft to what we do⚰️

04/11/2025

You know what they say…time flies when you're having fun…🕛

This week marks one year since I joined Laurelo and what a year it’s been!🎉

It honestly feels a bit bonkers to reflect on the last 12 months and how fast it has gone. Leaving behind something I’d spent four years building and to step away from being a business owner and into employment felt slightly mad…looking back at the time, change felt rather scary🫣

🧡But that decision now means I get to work alongside a team of top-tier humans who share the same values and ethos, a deep passion for supporting families and each other with genuine compassion and care. I love what I do, and I feel incredibly lucky to be able to say that.

🧡That decision also gave me the opportunity to take a four-month sabbatical! Simply an incredible opportunity I’ll always be grateful for.

🧡That decision has meant over the past year, I’ve also had the privilege of meeting some phenomenal people across the death sector. I’ve been inspired by powerful stories and the tireless work happening to drive change, raise standards, and champion education across the country

That big scary decision 12 months ago was the best decision I’ve made💪
So, thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey🙏
Here’s to the next 12 months 👊

29/10/2025

I had a lovely week enjoying some good old English autumn weather down in Devon 💪

I am pretty sure that at one point it was Sunny☀️, Rainy 🌧️,Windy🍃, Warm 🔥& cold🥶 all at once 🤣

A true chilled out week with some stunning walks, food and drinks, all of which have been much needed - a reminder that taking the time to reflect and recharge is so important 🔋

Nothing beats a good old dog walk along the beach to clear the mind especially when it includes chasing all of the pots of gold at the end of the endless rainbows we spotted throughout the week! 🌈

Back with the Laurelo - Path to Probate team continuing to support families with true empathy, compassion and care 🧡

09/10/2025

My contact details are...☎️📧

Its such an easy statement to make, but I am always happy to help where i can 👊

Whether you work directly in the death sector or would just like some more information on what we do at Laurelo please don't hesitate to get in touch!

I am always happy support, to collaborate or if you just want to have a chat about the work we do then let me know!

Sharing ideas, solving challenges, and supporting each other...my inbox is always open🙌🙌

07/10/2025

In Kyoto, Japan there’s a path made of bright red/orange gates – each with its own meaning ❤️🧡

Walking through the Senbon Torii in Kyoto which you may know as the famous “Thousand Torii Gates” is one of those moments that sticks with you 👣

Not just because of the 5am early start to beat the crowds but also because
each gate is donated by someone, often to honour a loved one, mark a new chapter, or simply give thanks ❤️🧡

It honestly goes on, and on, and on...one after another, these beautiful gates create a pathway that’s not only incredible to walk through but also has a deep personal meaning to many

Similar to the work many of us do across the death sector and especially at Laurelo 'Path to Probate' and the amazing service we offer as we support families navigate probate.
The work we do is all about creating a pathway for families, guiding them through their journey step by step...one gate at a time.

👉 If you’re curious how we help families navigate probate, my inbox is always open

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Bishops Stortford
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