Funeral Directors in Stretford

For families in Stretford and Old Trafford, Herbert Murray Funeral Directors offers independent, personal care from our funeral home in Ashton upon Mersey. You’ll speak to the same people from the first phone call to the funeral itself, and we’ll always be honest about costs.

Funerals in Stretford and Old Trafford

For Stretford families, the nearest options are Stretford Cemetery on Lime Road, and Southern Cemetery and Manchester Crematorium on Barlow Moor Road in Chorlton. We arrange services at all three regularly, and at Altrincham Crematorium if you’d prefer somewhere quieter.

If your loved one died at Trafford General or Manchester Royal Infirmary, we’ll liaise with the hospital bereavement team for you.

If your loved one died in Manchester

Stretford sits right on the Manchester boundary, so some Stretford families lose a loved one in a Manchester hospital. A death has to be registered in the district where it happened.

If your loved one died at Manchester Royal Infirmary, contact the MRI Bereavement Centre (0161 276 4109), or register at the Manchester Register Office, Heron House, 47 Lloyd Street, M2 5LE (0161 234 5005). Deaths at home in Stretford or at Trafford General are registered in Sale. We’ll tell you which applies.

Our funeral home is run by Steph Douglas and our small, dedicated team. Meet the team.

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

Is Stretford Cemetery still open for burials?

Stretford Cemetery on Lime Road is a Trafford Council cemetery. We’ll check what’s available, including family graves, when you call.

How far is Manchester Crematorium from Stretford?

Manchester Crematorium is on Barlow Moor Road in Chorlton, a short drive from Stretford. It’s one of the most popular choices for local families.

Can you collect my loved one from hospital?

Yes. Once the paperwork allows, we’ll bring your loved one into our care from any hospital, hospice, care home or home address.

Funeral services for Stretford 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 fees. Direct cremation
• 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 – locally owned and run from Green Lane, not part of 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

Urmston · Sale · Flixton & Davyhulme · Trafford · All areas we cover