S P Astley Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Denton and Reddish, caring for families across Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
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Trusted by families across Denton
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
A very pleasant and professional service always on hand to help and advise during this sad and difficult time.
Many thanks
Paul Atha, 2 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Excellent service - professional, supportive, compassionate, made everything easy to do during what was a very difficult time. Crista made the experience easy to navigate throughout the whole process. Nothing was too much trouble and I really appreciated all the support and advice given whilst you cared for my brother. Thank you
Ian Bailey, 16 June 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Thoroughly professsional, respectful throughout the entire process. of my fathers funeral. Every aspect was discussed and arranged perfectly. I can't actually think how it could have been better. Highly recommended.
Mike Browne, 14 June 2026
S P Astley
S.P. Astley Funeral Directors has become a trusted part of the Greater Manchester community, supporting families with care, compassion and expertise. Over the years, we have built a reputation for helping local families create meaningful and personal farewells, providing guidance and reassurance when it is needed most.
You can find us in Denton and Reddish, serving families across Greater Manchester and the surrounding area. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative, or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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