Our Team
Herbert Murray Funeral Directors is your local and genuinely independent funeral director. We believe in being at the heart of your local community and building strong everlasting relations with you and your family.
At Herbert Murray’s we are passionate about the service we provide. This is apparent from the moment you walk into our funeral home and runs through to the core of our business. We are proud to be given the opportunity to take your loved one on their last journey and will endeavour to make this difficult and upsetting time as easy as possible for you. Our attention to detail is immense and we will be there to guide you through, allowing you to say goodbye to your loved one and always be on hand to support you.

Steph Douglas
Co-Founder
Steph was accepted on the first ever national apprentice schemes in the funeral industry. Over the years, she has experienced all aspects of the daily running and management of funeral homes.
‘Steph Douglas is an exceptionally professional, kind and compassionate young woman. Fantastic from start to finish. Thank you Steph’
Robbie Murray
Co-Founder
Robbie Murray has lived and worked in the local community for over 25 years, she is very much integrated within the community and is a kind and familiar face to many. Robbie has touched the lives of many and helped them in their hour of need.
‘Robbie Murray made me feel calm. She is very polite and respectful. I doubt a royal funeral could have been better handled’

Best wishes, Steph and Robbie
From visiting my dad at the chapel, everything was presented perfectly with respect and peace, and they were truly supportive.
The funeral, in my opinion, could not have been a better send off for my dad- although deeply emotional it was perfect. Just what my dad would have wanted.
Thank you thank you thank you to everyone at Herbert Murray, I couldn’t have done it without you.
Myself, Steph, and the entire team are deeply touched by your kind words. Supporting families through such emotional times is something we take very seriously, and we’re glad we could provide guidance, reassurance, and care when you needed it most.
We’re pleased to hear that everything—from your visits at the chapel to the funeral service itself—reflected the respect, peace, and personal touch your dad deserved. Knowing that the farewell felt just right for him means a great deal to us.
Thank you again for your trust and appreciation. Please accept our sincere condolences and very best wishes to you and your family. Robbie, Steph and all the team xx
The service was beautifully arranged and we felt truly supported throughout the whole process. We would highly recommend Herbert Murray to anyone looking for a caring and reliable funeral director.
It means a great deal to us to know that we were able to support your family with care, compassion, and professionalism during such a difficult time. We’re glad that everything was handled in a way that helped make the process a little easier for you, and that the service reflected your wishes.
On behalf of everyone at Herbert Murray, thank you for your recommendation and for trusting us to care for your loved one.
Dad couldn’t have been in better hands, we were all looked after with such kindness and compassion and nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you once again from all the family x
Losing a loved one is never easy, and we are deeply sorry for your loss. It means a great deal to know that our team was able to provide comfort, kindness, and guidance from the very beginning through to the final farewell. Your appreciation will be shared with everyone involved.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. Our thoughts remain with you and your family.
Robbie, Steph and team HM
Herbert Murray, for us mainly Steph stepped in and sorted everything. Robbie was there too if we wanted anything.
With Steph we planned every step of the loveliest, warmest, love filled day to say farewell and celebrate our fabulous Husband/ Dad/Grandad and Great Grandad Tom.
Words cannot do justice to say how wonderful they were. No question was ever silly or too small. Trust us we asked some daft ones.
From the very start they were amazing, professional, kind and caring.
Even now a few weeks after they are still helping us and we know they will be there for us whenever we need anything.
A day that no one wants became an amazing and special day.
Every person involved from the team was fabulous and so helpful.
We are so very glad we chose Herbert Murray and certainly will again when needed. Thank you so much ladies, you were stars.
Myself and Robbie, are deeply touched by your kind words, as I know the team will be too. We understand how overwhelming it can feel when planning a funeral, especially during such an emotional time, and we’re honoured to have been able to guide you through each step with care, compassion, and clarity. There are never any silly questions, and we’re glad you always felt comfortable coming to us with anything.
It brings us comfort to know that the day felt warm, personal, and filled with love — a true reflection of Tom and the family he cherished. Please remember that our support doesn’t end with the service; we are always here whenever you need us.
Thank you again for placing your trust in us and for your incredibly kind words. It was a privilege to support you and your family.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Steph, Robbie and The Herbert Murray Team
Best wishes Robbie and Steph x
We’re so grateful for your trust and recommendation — it’s a privilege to have been there for you. Sending our warmest regards to you and your family.
With heartfelt thanks,
Steph and Robbie xx
Much love to you all
Robbie and Steph xx
through the whole process with care and compassion, giving us plenty of choices. The funeral went perfectly, all the staff were immaculate and respectful. We would recommend them to everyone.
Thank you
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We are honored to have been able to support you and your family during this difficult time. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we are grateful for the trust you placed in our team. If there is anything else we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Wishing you comfort and peace, Steph and Robbie
If there's anything we can do for you in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Best wishes, Steph and Robbie.
It means a great deal to the Herbert Murray team to know that we provided the support and care your family needed.
Your kind words truly mean the world to us, and we are here for continued support if you ever need us.
Best wishes, Steph and Robbie
We truly appreciate you sharing your experience with us at such a difficult time.
You and your family showed so much love for your amazing mum when arranging her final goodbye.
Thank you for entrusting us with your mum’s funeral arrangements.
Best wishes Steph and Robbie
Steph patiently guided us through all that needed to be done and helped us at every turn. Steph and her team made what was a difficult time much easier for us to deal with and we were very grateful for this.
We would not hesitate for one moment to highly recommend Herbet Murray Funeral Directors.
The service you arranged for your loved one was simply perfect and you all painted such a lovely picture of what a kind and caring person they were.
It was an honour to guide you through this difficult time.
Please do call in and say hi or give us a wave whenever you are passing.
Best wishes, Steph and Robbie.
Bless you both love Bob, Christine, Carol and family.
It was an honour to guide you and your family through such a difficult time for you all.
Your mum was a special lady and the service you arranged for her was so lovely and personal.
Your mum leaving for her final farewell in the village she loved must have brought you all so much comfort.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if there is anything we can help you with.
Best wishes, Robbie and Steph
Thank you for entrusting us in all aspects of taking care of your aunt.
If you are ever in the area, please do not hesitate to pop in and have a brew or a cheese toastie, the kettle is always on.
Much love, Robbie and Steph
It was an honour to be by your side and support and guide you on your dad's final journey.
You all arranged such a beautiful and personal service for your dad.
I especially loved the unique poem you wrote and the fact the sun shined so brightly for him.
If you are ever in the village please do not hesitate to call in and say hello, our kettle is always on.
Best wishes, Steph and Robbie
It couldn't of gone any smoother with all our wishes being observed and attended to.
A genuine caring team who made our lives so much easier during such a traumatic time. Nothing was to much trouble.
Thanks again for looking after Julie.
Phil , Charlie, Harry and Maisie.
I am so pleased to hear that we were able to carry out all of your wishes for the service, it was certainly a service I will never forget.
Julie would be so incredibly proud of you all coming together to celebrate her wonderful life.
Best wishes to you all, Steph and Robbie.
Best wishes, Steph and Robbie
It was an honour to be by your side on this journey.
Please do make sure that you come and see us (and Tom) when you are in the village.
Best wishes Steph and Robbie
Best wishes Robbie and Steph
What makes the biggest difference I feel, is the absolute genuine sincerity and integrity they both hold!
I believe it takes a very special person to be a funeral director; patient, kind, compassionate, diligent, loving, caring and ultimately a ‘people person’.
At a time when you feel most vulnerable and heartbroken, Robbie has the magic power of holding you up and guiding you through one of the trickiest times of your life. There are not many people that can say they have the natural, innate ability to do this!
Like a guardian angel, It was as though Robbie somehow already knew exactly what I needed and what needed to be done in order to gain some peace and comfort.
She thought of all the really important finer details regarding the funeral, that I myself would not have even considered.
These are the things that really make a difference!
As an independent funeral director, they both go above and beyond and I’m certain I would not have found this anywhere else!
Leaving a lasting impression on me, I am eternally grateful to them both and will never forget how much they supported me and cared for my mum.
My mum’s funeral was absolutely beautiful and exactly what we all wished for. I am
so thankful and appreciative for all that they have done!
Thank you so much! Jen x x
What makes the biggest difference I feel, is the absolute genuine sincerity and integrity they both hold!
I believe it takes a very special person to be a funeral director; patient, kind, compassionate, diligent, loving, caring and ultimately a ‘people person’.
At a time when you feel most vulnerable and heartbroken, Robbie has the magic power of holding you up and guiding you through one of the trickiest times of your life. There are not many people that can say they have the natural, innate ability to do this!
Like a guardian angel, It was as though Robbie somehow already knew exactly what I needed and what needed to be done in order to gain some peace and comfort.
She thought of all the really important finer details regarding the funeral, that I myself would not have even considered.
These are the things that really make a difference!
As an independent funeral director, they both go above and beyond and I’m certain I would not have found this anywhere else!
Leaving a lasting impression on me, I am eternally grateful to them both and will never forget how much they supported me and cared for my mum.
My mum’s funeral was absolutely beautiful and exactly what we all wished for. I am
so thankful and appreciative for all that they have done!
Thank you so much! Jen x x
Thank you. Your kind words mean the absolute world to both Steph and I.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to be at your side during such a difficult time, for allowing us the true honour of looking after your beautiful mum and for the privilege of taking your mum on her final journey.
Your beloved mum will have been so proud of you all, how on your mums final journey you took your mum past her favourite places, how you picked your mums favourite music, how you spoke about your mum with such pride, respect and absolute love. It all shone through so beautifully when you spoke about her.
Always hold your head up high knowing that your mum will have the biggest smile in heaven knowing that you looked after her so well.
Always know that we are here for you, that the kettle is on ready for a catch up and of course one of my big hugs.
Sending you and your family much love and support
Robbie xxxx
The service they provide and the support they have given us is second to none. They guided us through a very difficult time with empathy and kindness and we cannot thank you enough.
Thanks Steph and Robbie for everything ❤️
You and your family arranged a beautiful and dignified funeral service for your amazing mum.
It was an honour to be by your side each step of the way.
Our door is always open and the kettle will always be on for you. Best Wishes, Steph and Robbie
Robbie and Steph are so warm, welcoming, calming and encouraging, and on the day the whole team were so professional and supportive. Thank you so much for all you did, it means such a lot.
We are really pleased you feel the funeral arrangements for your loved one went well. Best Wishes, Steph and Robbie
Chris and Gill.
It was an honour to support you throughout the funeral arrangements for your loved one.
We will pass your kind words on to the team.
Best wishes Steph and Robbie
You arranged an amazing service for your loved one, we know they would have been incredibly proud of all you have achieved in such a difficult time.
You are always welcome to come along to the funeral home to say hello, I know Tom Tom would love to see you again too.
Best Wishes, Steph and Robbie
I hope that you and your family are all as ok as you possibly can be during such a sad time for you all. We are always here if you need anything, even if its a brew and a chat. Best Wishes, Steph and Robbie
I will forever remember caring for your beautiful mum. She was a special lady and we are honoured that you gave us the opportunity to look after her on her final journey and to be by your side through such a difficult time.
If you are ever in the village, please do come along to say hello, it would be lovely to see you again.
Would just like to say a huge thank you from all the family and friends of mum you did an amazing job for us yesterday it was beautiful and I am sure mum was lay there smiling the whole time, she would of loved every bit of it.
From the first time of meeting with you we were all made at ease and you took what was a very anxious and upsetting time for us and made it what it was yesterday, THANK YOU, it’s very obvious that you care very much and love your job we couldn’t of chosen anywhere better for mum.
Every little detail was perfect, the flowers were stunning everybody was asking where they were from and all I could say was Herbert Murray organised them. The Celebrant Jilly what a lovely lady, she is a credit to your business, so caring and observant to what we were saying and performed a beautiful service.
The horses and carriage were beautiful and all the little extra touches, WOW, I could go on and on. Thank you again you are a credit to Ashton village
Your mum will have been incredibly proud of you all for all that you did for her, you made sure that your mums wishes came true. The white horsed drawn carriage was absolutely stunning and with the scarlet red plumes it looked magical.
If you need anything at all please let us know. We send love and support to you all.
Robbie and Steph xx
Nothing was too much trouble, every wish granted even down to the directors wearing purple ties (mum favourite colour) to the horses adorned with scarlet plumes and scarlet ribbons (a family favourite song) I would give double even treble stars if I could
Absolutely fabulous
Thank you for trusting us to place things together as you requested as a family. We are so proud that you know that you have given your wonderful mum the most amazing send off with all that she wished for.
Your beloved mum will have been so proud of you all giving her such a stunning send off.
If you need anything at all we are here with love and support for you all.
Robbie and Steph xx
Our granddaughter came across these wonderful people in her local village.
The support and help they gave us in arranging everything was amazing , everything we wanted was sorted out for us with such care and compassion.
All the worries of not getting everything right were taken away from us . On the day everything was so perfect Amanda had the most beautiful send off , everyone commented on how lovely it was .
Well Robbie and Stef and team we can’t thankyou enough for everything you did for us you made us feel like family .
Herbert Murray funeral directors are very professional ,caring , patient and understanding and we would highly recommend them .
Thanks for the hugs and kindness you gave our family x
I decided to ring Herbert Murray as they were closest to where dad lived.
Steph answered my call she was so calmly spoken and slowly took me through what I would need to do allowing me time to pause and cry when I found things overwhelming. She was so understanding she went
through everything that was available for my lovely dad breaking down the costs and letting me know the extra choices to give my dad the most personal and best send off that mum and the family wanted. I didn’t feel rushed and my questions were answered. I came off the phone and mum and I agreed it was Herbert Murray for us.
I rang Steph back and we had an appointment the next day. Mum and I and my husband went In it felt warm , calm and peaceful.We spent nearly 2hrs with Steph who helped us plan step by step our celebration of life for dads funeral. Steph had said she could get a motorbike hearse when I rang and was amazed when I said yes that’s what we want!!! Steph was amazing she went ahead and got us the Triumph Bonneville motorbike hearse.
Keeping it a secret along with us until the day. Along with our order of service designed with horse racing in line with dads life long hobby. Steph also found us a Celebrant Jilly to suit our plans who came to the house and conducted dads service just as we wanted it to be thanks Jilly.
It took a while for dad to go into their care but when he did he couldn’t have been looked after better. We can’t thank Steph enough for enabling us to say a final goodbye when we didn’t think we’d be able to. Your Chapel of rest was lovely, calm warm and peaceful the extra touches were so heartfelt and thoughtful. It was an experience that I won’t forget.
We can’t thank you enough for all you and Robbie have done for us as a family and for how you cared for my lovely dad while he was resting with you. You made what was a painful sad time more easier to bare. You gave us the support when it was needed always on the end of the phone and regularly checking that we were ok. You got mum the motorbike she asked for and dad got his final ride in style. Steph you even stopped the traffic when a car pushed in front of us on dads final journey and I will always remember that.
I hope if you read my review it will help you and that Herbert Murray can help you too. I’m so glad we chose them and know that if you do you will be too.
Debbie Birchall
If you need anything at all we are right here for you all, we send love and support, Robbie and Steph xx
They guided us through the process reducing any anxieties we had.
Robbie was especially kind on the day of my Dads funeral, supporting all the family especially my Mum which I'm so grateful for.
Thank you both for taking care of Dad x
It has been an utter honour to be at your side during such a difficult time, you are truly a beautiful family. Your beloved dad would have been beaming with his wonderful service, it was a true celebration of a wonderful man.
Thank you for the privilege of allowing us to look after your dad and take him on his final journey.
We send love and support to you all, much love Robbie and Steph xx
I was filled with sadness and grief of what had just happened, however once I spoke to Robbie and Steph I really felt they understood the way I was feeling.
Robbie and Steph really could not have done more. They helped and supported me through the whole process and nothing I asked for was too much for them. I have to say choosing Herbert Murray was like having personal friends helping and looking after me through one of the worst times in my life. I cannot thank them enough for everything they did.
The service was just so beautiful, the love in the chapel for you and your wife was simply incredible, to be sat in chapel and to hear such beautiful words with all the love in the room will be something that we will always remember. You will have made your wife incredibly proud.
We send you love and support, always know we are here if you need anything at all.
Much love
Robbie and Steph x
From the day I called in to ask what do I do now to the day of my dads funeral Robbie and Steph were both absolutely amazing.
They took control, were compassionate, empathetic, sympathetic, caring, understanding of my strange requests, funny and just brilliant in every single way.
The way they looked after dad, was just out of this world. when I went in Chapel I really couldn’t believe how happy and peaceful he was. The little touches they added, perfection as if they actually knew my dad. I missed my true pops so much and they brought him back to me.
On the day, when I broke-down, Robbie was a rock. She kept watch, making sure no one was alone.
Steph reassured me that our crazy priest was on his best behaviour… and he was! Well apart from asking for money for candles!!!
They even made sure the weather was right, not too hot or too cold.
I will never forget the respect they showed our family and friends and most importantly my Dad. Everyone commented on how brilliant you both were. So honourable, no one had ever seen this your special touch but you touched all our hearts.
I don t want to give your secret away so others feel the same as we did.
Thank you really isn’t enough to say for the work you did and do!
You are brilliant
Sarah xxx
Stephanie gave us excellent advice as to the best way of meeting my brother’s wishes, without it being hugely expensive.
A difficult time was, in fact, a positive experience. We can’t recommend their service highly enough.
If you are ever in the village, please do call in to see us.
Kind regards Steph and Robbie
From them. They were a 100% professional in the job they do.
Thanks again
If you are ever passing and need a chat or a brew you know where are are, the kettle is always on. Much love to you all, Robbie and Steph x
We were very impressed by the compassionate service you have given.
thank you so much
I’ve had experience of dealing with Undertakers re my late in-laws but the experience from Herbert Murray was by far superior snd they have gone above and beyond.
It goes without saying that we would highly recommend them. I’d give them 100/5 * if I could.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you have done to make this painful time more bearable.
Best regards
Siân
They were compassionate and caring and looked after us all and let us go at our pace to arrange everything. Nothing was too much trouble for them and sourced us the perfect floral tribute.
The funeral was perfect and all about our daughter. Alex the celebrant spoke so well about her that everyone thought she knew her previously.
Thank you for looking after him so well.
My daughter and myself knew as soon as we walked in that this was where we wanted our loved one to spend his days while waiting for his final send off.
We can never thank you enough for how you’ve looked after us all and especially how you’ve cared for Mike.
If your looking for someone to give your loved ones the transition from this life to the next then look no further!!!
Our sincere thanks. Helen, Brian, Michael and Stephen.


