Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Leigh
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Leigh will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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Sankey & Monks Funeral Directors, Leigh
We are located near the war memorial cenotaph.
- 5/7 Hope Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1AQ
Call 24 hours a day:
01942 673171
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an attended funeral costs in Leigh
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Leigh funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.
Attended funeral
- Our 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
- Estimated total
- £4,044
What families say about us
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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