Funeral Directors in Urmston
Herbert Murray Funeral Directors cares for Urmston families from our independent funeral home in Ashton upon Mersey, just across the river. We’re family-run and available day and night. We’ll guide you calmly through everything that needs to happen, at a pace that feels right for you.
Funerals in Urmston, Flixton and Davyhulme
Urmston lies just across the Mersey from our Ashton upon Mersey funeral home. Local families often choose a service at Urmston Cemetery on Queens Road, a church service at one of the area’s parish churches followed by committal at Altrincham or Manchester Crematorium, or a simple direct cremation.
Whatever you choose, we’ll collect your loved one, care for them in our own chapel of rest and look after every detail. If your loved one died at Trafford General Hospital in Davyhulme, we’ll work with the hospital bereavement office on your behalf.
Burial at Urmston Cemetery
Urmston Cemetery on Queens Road has served local families for generations, and many have a family grave there. If you do, bring us the grave deeds, or tell us who’s buried there, and we’ll arrange the reopening with Trafford Bereavement Services.
We’ll also arrange for the headstone to be removed and re-fixed with a new inscription. If you need a new grave, we’ll explain the options and costs before you decide.
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 Urmston and across Trafford. Call us 24 hours a day on 0161 962 3456.
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We are here to guide and support you throughout your journey and are part of the local community. With connections to local churches. 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 – Urmston
Where do I register a death in Urmston?
If the death happened in Trafford, including at Trafford General Hospital, you register it by appointment at the Trafford Register Office in Sale Town Hall (0161 912 3025).
Do you offer direct cremation for Urmston families?
Yes. Our direct cremation is £1,550 including crematorium fees, with no hidden extras.
Can we reopen a family grave at Urmston Cemetery?
Usually, yes. We’ll check the grave details with the council and handle the paperwork for you.
Funeral services for Urmston 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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Other areas we cover
Flixton & Davyhulme · Stretford · Ashton upon Mersey · Sale · Trafford · All areas we cover