
Coffins and urns
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

Here for the people of Leigh, Sankey & Monks Funeral Directors provides caring and thoughtful support when it matters most.
At Sankey & Monks, we know every detail matters. From handling the paperwork to advising on the small touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.
With clear pricing and options to suit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Leigh and an unattended funeral in Leigh. There are more of our funeral directors in Greater Manchester nearby.
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
We are located near the war memorial cenotaph.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,044
Total price: £1,645
Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
Wash and dress
Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.
Multi-faith chapel of rest
Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.
A choice of transport
We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.
A truly local service
As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.
Rated 4.88 / 5 based on 50 reviews.
Excellent service and experience from start to finish,started the unpleasant process early to cause less grief if we had started at the time of our sad loss,its only when you require this service and other duties that you realise what goes into a berevment and all I can say is they all did my father proud,its a pity he did not see the 4×4 landrover that took him to the crematorium because he was a landrover and 4×4 fan and it would have made his day.So on behalf of my self and sisters many thanks.
Mark Morris, 21 March 2026
From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank Sankeys’s monks in Leigh for the service they provided for the funeral of Linda west 26th February. Every member of the team was very kind and professional. Special thanks to Lesley who is excellent at her job and made the whole journey less painful
Kathryn West, 27 February 2026
We recently had to say goodbye to our much-loved next-door neighbour, Kenny, and entrusted Sankey & Monks Funeral Directors with the arrangements. During such a difficult time, their team went above and beyond to support us with warmth, compassion, and professionalism.
A heartfelt thank you to Lesley, Jen, Helen, and Paul — each of you showed such kindness and care, making sure every detail was handled with respect and thoughtfulness. You truly made a heartbreaking time a little easier with your calm guidance and genuine empathy.
Kenny was given the send-off he deserved, and we’re so grateful to all of you for helping us honour his memory in such a beautiful way. Your support meant the world to us and won’t be forgotten.
Hannah Christou, 29 May 2025
