Funeral Directors in Sale

Herbert Murray is an independent, family-run funeral directors based on Green Lane in Ashton upon Mersey, just over a mile from Sale town centre. We’ve cared for Sale families since we opened, and we know what a difficult time this is. Whether you want a traditional funeral, a celebration of life or a simple direct cremation, we’ll help you say goodbye your way – at a price that’s clear from the start.

A local funeral home for Sale

Sale families have a choice of places for a funeral close to home. Sale Cemetery on Marsland Road offers burial close to home. Altrincham Crematorium in Dunham Massey and Manchester Crematorium on Barlow Moor Road are each a short drive away. We’ll book the date, speak to the minister or celebrant, and arrange for the cortege to leave from your home or from our funeral home.

If you’d like to visit your loved one before the funeral, our chapel of rest is a quiet, private space, open by appointment. You’re welcome to call in beforehand and meet Robbie and Steph – there’s no obligation, and the kettle is always on.

What to do when someone dies in Sale

1. If the death was expected at home, call the GP or 111. If it was unexpected, call 999.
2. Call us on 0161 962 3456 at any hour and we’ll bring your loved one into our care.
3. Once the medical certificate has been issued (after review by the medical examiner), book an appointment to register the death at the Trafford Register Office, Sale Town Hall, Sale Waterside, M33 7ZF (0161 912 3025).
4. Bring us the green certificate from the registrar, and we’ll finalise the funeral arrangements with you.

Our funeral home is run by Robbie Murray and Steph Douglas. Meet the team.

Herbert Murray Funeral Directors is an independent, family-run funeral home on Green Lane, Ashton upon Mersey, caring for families in Sale and across Trafford. Call us 24 hours a day on 0161 962 3456.

Where do I register a death in Sale?

Deaths in Trafford are registered by appointment at the Trafford Register Office in Sale Town Hall, Sale Waterside, M33 7ZF. Call 0161 912 3025 to book. We can explain which documents to bring.

How much does a funeral in Sale cost?

Our direct cremation is £1,550 and our simple funeral is £3,390, both including crematorium and doctors’ fees. A traditional funeral depends on your choices. We’ll give you an itemised written estimate before you commit to anything.

Can the funeral be held at Sale Cemetery?

Yes. We arrange burials at Sale Cemetery on Marsland Road, including reopening existing family graves.

Funeral services for Sale families

• Cremation – a full service at the crematorium, or a church service followed by a short committal. Cremation
• Burial – in a new or existing family grave, including arranging for the headstone to be removed and re-fixed. Burial
• Direct cremation – £1,550 including crematorium and doctors’ fees. Direct & simple funerals
• Simple funeral – £3,390 including third-party fees, with the family attending the crematorium or graveside.
• Bespoke funerals – horse-drawn or alternative vehicles, themed coffins, flowers, music and orders of service. Things to think about
• Religious or non-religious ceremonies, with ministers, celebrants and humanists we know well.

Why families choose Herbert Murray

• Genuinely independent and family-run – owned by Robbie Murray and Steph Douglas, not a national group
• Fully regulated member of SAIF, and rated one of the Three Best Rated funeral directors in Trafford
• Rated 5.0 from 103 Google reviews and 5.0 from 43 Facebook reviews
• Our own chapel of rest and in-house embalming on Green Lane
• 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, on 0161 962 3456
• Clear, written estimates, no obligation and no hard sell

If someone has died, call us now on 0161 962 3456 – day or night. We’ll tell you exactly what happens next. Arranging a funeral · Contact us

Other areas we cover

Ashton upon Mersey · Sale Moor · Brooklands · Timperley · Trafford · All areas we cover