Independent Funeral Directors in Trafford

Herbert Murray is an independent, family-run funeral directors caring for families right across Trafford. We opened our funeral home on Green Lane in Ashton upon Mersey to offer local families something different – personal care, honest prices and a funeral that truly reflects the person you’ve lost. We’re here 24 hours a day on 0161 962 3456.

A funeral home at the heart of Trafford

Our funeral home is on Green Lane in Ashton upon Mersey village, a few minutes from Sale town centre and the Trafford Register Office at Sale Waterside. Families across the borough come to us, from Stretford and Urmston in the north to Altrincham and Hale in the south. Because we are independent, every decision is made here in Trafford by our own team, not by a head office.

We regularly arrange services at Altrincham Crematorium in Dunham Massey, Manchester Crematorium on Barlow Moor Road, and the borough’s cemeteries at Sale, Stretford, Urmston and Hale. Choose an area below for local information, or call us any time of day or night on 0161 962 3456.

Registering a death in Trafford

Deaths in Trafford are registered by appointment at the Trafford Register Office, Sale Town Hall, Sale Waterside, M33 7ZF (0161 912 3025). You’ll need the medical certificate of cause of death, which is issued once the medical examiner has reviewed it. Bring any documents you have, such as a birth certificate and NHS card.

If the coroner is involved, we’ll guide you through what that means and liaise with the coroner’s office for you. Our Information page has full details.

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

Do you cover all of Trafford?

Yes. We look after families across the whole borough, including Sale, Altrincham, Hale, Timperley, Urmston, Flixton, Stretford and Partington.

Which crematoria do Trafford families use?

Most choose Altrincham Crematorium in Dunham Massey or Manchester Crematorium on Barlow Moor Road. We will help you pick the one that suits your family and your preferred date.

Can I get a price over the phone?

Yes. We can talk you through our direct cremation (£1,550) and simple funeral (£3,390) prices straight away, and give a written estimate for a bespoke funeral once we know your wishes.

Funeral services for Trafford 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

Sale · Ashton upon Mersey · Sale Moor · Brooklands · Timperley · Altrincham · Hale · Partington · Urmston · Flixton & Davyhulme · Stretford · All areas we cover