Carriages
1.0 mile385 Manchester Road, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7BY
Leigh Cemetery
Leigh Cemetery is a Christian cemetery or burial section in Astley, Greater Manchester, in the Wigan council area. Most cemeteries in the UK are run by the local council, which handles burials, plots and memorials.
| Location | Astley, WN7 2NL |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wigan |
| Nearest town | Astley |
Directions Wigan bereavement services
Most UK cemeteries are run by the local council. Wigan Council’s bereavement services team handles burials, grave purchases, memorial permits and grave searches.
Frequently asked questions
How do I arrange a burial at Leigh Cemetery?
Contact Wigan council’s bereavement services or ask a funeral director to arrange it. You’ll need the registrar’s certificate for burial and, for a new grave, to buy the exclusive right of burial.
How do I find a grave at Leigh Cemetery?
The cemetery office holds burial registers and grave plans. Many councils also have online burial record searches, and some records are indexed by genealogy websites.
Funeral directors near Leigh Cemetery
The Co-operative Funeralcare
1.1 milesLeigh, WN7 2DA
Co-op Funeralcare
Abbey Tyldesley, Co-op Funeralcare
1.3 miles40 Elliott St, Manchester, M29 8JE
Co-op Funeralcare
Sankey & Monks Funeral Directors
1.4 miles5/7 Hope Street, Leigh, WN7 1AQ
£2,995 attended funeral £1,545 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
20 Shuttle Street, Manchester, M29 8AW
Dootson and Harrison Funeral Services
1.5 miles240 Elliott St, Manchester, M29 8DS
£1,325 attended funeral £1,250 direct cremation from their price list