Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Denton
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Denton takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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S. P. Astley Funeral Directors, Denton
We are located next to The Angel pub on Hyde Road. We are directly opposite Haughton Hall Road.
- 127-129 Hyde Road, Denton, Greater Manchester, M34 3BB
Call 24 hours a day:
0161 320 3203
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Denton
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Denton funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,645
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in Denton
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.83 / 5 based on 63 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
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Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
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Advice and guidance
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Types of funeral
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Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
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