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Funeral directors in Leigh

Our local funeral directors in Leigh are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
01942 673171
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Serving the Leigh area

Our funeral directors in Leigh are close to the war memorial. Whatever shape the day takes, your family will be looked after with the same warmth and care. When you feel ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, talk about the person you've lost, and work through the choices one at a time. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Call our funeral home in Leigh and tell us what you have in mind.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Leigh or an unattended funeral in Leigh, and help you choose memorials in Leigh when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Greater Manchester.

Sankey & Monks Funeral Directors, Leigh branch

Sankey & Monks Funeral Directors, Leigh

We are located near the war memorial cenotaph.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £4,044

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,995
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,049
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,044

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and 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 estimated cost
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01942 673171
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Leigh

Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 58 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

It’s difficult to put into words just how grateful I am to Lesley and the whole team for everything they did for Dad and for our family.

From the very beginning, Lesley was absolutely first class. She held my hand through the whole process and somehow made one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to deal with feel manageable.

She was always there to guide me, reassure me and help me through the decisions that needed to be made.

I can honestly say I don’t know how I would have got through it without her.

Seeing Dad again was something I had been worried about, but they had taken such care of him. He looked so peaceful, and that meant more to me and my family than I can really explain. Knowing he had been treated with such dignity and respect brought us a lot of comfort.

On the day of Dad’s funeral, the whole team were incredible. Everything was handled so professionally and respectfully from start to finish. We didn’t have to worry about anything and could simply concentrate on Dad, saying goodbye and giving him the send-off he deserved.

I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend Lesley and the team to another family. You meet people at certain points in your life who you never forget, and for me Lesley will be one of those people. She helped me through a time when I really needed someone beside me, and I’ll always be grateful for that.

Thank you for looking after my dad. Thank you for looking after my family. And personally, thank you Lesley for looking after me and helping me get through it.

I’ll never forget the kindness you showed us.

Danny Frain, 2 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Chris Anderton, 23 September 2026

Rated 5 / 5

The service from Sankey & Monks is outstanding. They go above and beyond for you guiding you through the most difficult time. They are lovely caring team and always willing to help. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend theses to people

sam aldred, 6 September 2026

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