Funeral Directors in Ashton upon Mersey

Herbert Murray Funeral Directors is Ashton upon Mersey’s own funeral home. You’ll find us at 29 Green Lane in the heart of the village. Robbie Murray and Steph Douglas opened here because this is their community, and many of the families we help are our neighbours. If someone close to you has died, we’re here day and night, and just a short walk away.

Your village funeral home on Green Lane

Being right here in the village means you can call in whenever suits you – to talk through options, drop off clothing or photographs, or simply sit with your loved one in our chapel of rest. We carry out embalming in-house, and your loved one stays with us on Green Lane from the moment they come into our care until the day of the funeral.

Many Ashton upon Mersey families choose a service at their local church, followed by a committal at Altrincham Crematorium or a burial at Sale Cemetery. We know the clergy and local celebrants well and will coordinate everything with them for you.

Arranging a funeral with us

We’ll meet you at our funeral home or visit you at home – whichever you’d prefer. We’ll talk through what your loved one would have wanted, explain every cost clearly, and then take care of the paperwork, bookings and third parties. You can come back to us as often as you need before the day.

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 Ashton upon Mersey and across Trafford. Call us 24 hours a day on 0161 962 3456.

Can I just pop in without an appointment?

Yes. During office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm) you’re welcome to call in at 29 Green Lane. Outside those hours, call 0161 962 3456 and we’ll arrange a time.

Can we have a church service first?

Yes. We regularly work with local churches and will liaise with the vicar to arrange a church service, followed by cremation or burial.

Do you offer pre-paid funeral plans?

We don’t sell pre-paid funeral plans. You can record your wishes for free with our My Wishes form, so your family knows exactly what you’d like when the time comes.

Funeral services for Ashton upon Mersey 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

Sale · Sale Moor · Urmston · Partington · Trafford · All areas we cover