S P Astley Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Denton and Reddish, caring for families across Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas.
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Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
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Trusted by families across Denton
Rated 4.925 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Myself & my family would like to thank Crista for all help whilst Uncle was in her care. Crista went above and beyond on duty aswell as off if. Nothing was too much trouble. Words of encouragement, hugs, updates, and just taking the time to see how i was doing.
Crista is an absolute asset to the Denton branch and will make a fantastic funeral director.
Thank you 🩷🩷
Shelley Shaw, 21 April 2026
Rated 5/5
From start to finish the quality of the care we received as family members as well as the care our loved one received was outstanding. Crista provided such a caring, personalised service & went above and beyond to help us during this time. The whole team made the funeral day a beautiful tribute & we couldn’t have asked for a more touching day. Every little detail small or big was handled by Crista perfectly with communication regularly. We would like to thank everyone at S.P Astley
Bethany Murphy, 6 January 2026
Rated 5/5
Crista is one of the nicest people I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet. Called S.P. Astley when my grandma was very poorly in hospital and from the first moment I spoke to Crista she made me feel at ease during such a difficult time. The whole process did not feel like we were planning a funeral, it felt like I was talking to a friend. Crista would always check in with me to see how we were doing and the funeral we had for my Grandma was the most amazing way we could give my Gran an amazing send off. Crista you were a god send. Thank you for making such an incredibly sad time an absolute breeze. Can not recommend S.P. Astley enough for an incredible send off for your loved ones❤️
Chloe, 31 October 2025
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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