Funeral Directors in Timperley

If someone close to you has died in Timperley, Herbert Murray Funeral Directors is here to help, just a short drive away in Ashton upon Mersey. We’re an independent, family-run funeral home, and we’ll take the time to understand what you and your loved one would want.

Your neighbours in Ashton upon Mersey

Timperley sits between Sale and Altrincham, so families here are well placed for Altrincham Crematorium, Sale Cemetery on Marsland Road and Hale Cemetery. Our funeral home and chapel of rest are a short drive away on Green Lane, with easy parking outside.

You’re welcome to call in, meet Steph and the team, and talk things through over a cup of tea – with no obligation and no pressure to decide on the day.

A funeral that feels like them

Some of the most meaningful funerals we arrange are the least traditional. A favourite football shirt instead of a suit, a playlist of the songs they loved, a coffin in their favourite colour, or a collection for the charity close to their heart – we’ll help you shape every detail.

If you’d prefer a traditional service with a hearse and limousines, we’ll arrange that with the same care.

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 Timperley and across Trafford. Call us 24 hours a day on 0161 962 3456.

Cremations

• You have the choice of having the full service at the crematorium or having a church service first followed by a short committal.
• Sometimes cremations are a more cost-effective option compared to burials, please feel free to ask us to provide you with a price comparison
• Service times can vary at each crematorium, some give you the option to have a double slot to alleviate the pressure and allow you to have more time for your service
• You will need to think about what you would like to do with your loved one’s ashes. Some people choose to scatter them in the garden of remembrance, have them interred, take them home and keep their loved ones close to them. There are always new and intuitive ways to commemorate your loved ones.

Burials

• Do you already have a family grave? If so we can arrange to have this opened and the headstone to be removed if necessary.
• If you do not already own a grave you may wish to ask us to provide an estimate of cost as sometimes these may be quite high depending on what area you live.
• Is there a chapel available at the cemetery for the service? Some families choose to go into church or have a graveside service if no chapel available
• Will you be needing a new headstone or a new inscription on an existing headstone

Embalming

One of the more difficult choices to make is whether to have your loved one embalmed. Embalming slows down the natural deterioration of our loved ones and allows for their final days to be more respectful and well presented. It helps to restore the true appearance of your loved one and will not only make spending time with them in their final days easier but will also allow more time with them in our chapel of rest.
Embalming also offers health protection for those coming to the chapel of rest and allows the deceased to be presented in a more dignified manner.
Our embalming is carried out by a highly qualified professional and is all done in our funeral home.

OUR SERVICES

We are here to guide and support you throughout your journey and our routed in the local community. With connections to local churches and community centres including Timperley Parish, Holy Cross Church, Timperley Methodist Church and Larkhill Centre. We are available to answer any questions you may have on 0161 962 3456 or alternatively you can read our guides online in your own time.

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Funeral FAQs – Timperley

Will you visit us at home in Timperley?

Yes. We can make the arrangements with you at home, or you’re welcome to come to our funeral home on Green Lane.

Can we have a non-religious funeral?

Yes. We work with experienced celebrants and humanist officiants who’ll write a service around your loved one’s life.

Which cemetery is nearest to Timperley?

Sale Cemetery on Marsland Road and Hale Cemetery on Hale Road are both close by. We can arrange burials at either.

Funeral services for Timperley 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

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Funeral Directors in Timperley

Your neighbours in Ashton upon Mersey

A funeral that feels like them

OUR SERVICES

Religious or Non Religious

Guidance & Advice

Honest with No Obligation

3rd Party Liaising

No Hard Sell

24/7 service 365 days a year

Privacy

Always Caring

For Your Loved Ones

Bespoke Service