About Us

Compassionate Care in the Heart of the South Downs

We are a small, Independent funeral service, the only one in Midhurst in fact, which means we are able to provide our community with a tailored service suitable for their loved one, with the know package approach at a reasonable price.

Our service is professional and personal, providing a range of funeral services from the traditional to the more contemporary.

Toby, our owner & funeral director, personally arranges and conducts our funerals to make sure you have continuity throughout our service to you.

Our office is open 9am-5pm daily and Saturdays by appointment.

We are available 24 hours a day via telephone on 01730 816245 where either Toby, Jeanette & Jessica will be able to guide you at this time.

“If you have recently lost a loved one then we would like to take this opportunity to offer our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.”

01730 816245 - 24 Hours

Testimonials

The Merritt’s Team


A Midhurst Family Caring for your Family

Funeral director in formal black attire holding a top hat and cane beside a black hearse in a cemetery

Toby Merritt-Smith

Principal Funeral Director & Owner

Toby is the Business Owner of Merritt’s of Midhurst Funeral Service. Toby arranges and conducts funeral services to ensure you get a high level of continuity throughout our service. He’s worked within the funeral industry for many years, giving him a wealth of knowledge covering all aspects of the industry.

Toby has lived in Midhurst his whole life and being a part of the local community is important to him. As part of Midhurst Fire Station, Toby helped the community for 5 years as a Retained Fire Fighter, with this coming to an end in January 2025.

Toby can often be found walking the South Downs with his dog, Lottie and spending the time he gets with his family.

Email Toby: toby@merrittsofmidhurst.co.uk

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Jessica Merritt-Smith

Assistant Funeral Director & Owner

Jessica is Toby’s wife, Toby and Jessica have been together for many years, they have a little boy Charles Edward Merritt-Smith,

Jessica grew up in South Harting a little village 10 minutes from Midhurst.

Jessica has always had a keen interest in Toby’s work, and became a casual Funeral Service Operative & Administrator in June 2022 before getting more involved in 2024.

Jessica was appointed by Toby as a Director in 2026.

Jessica now works full time with Toby & Jeanette assisting with the day to day running of the business.

Email Jessica: jessica@merrittsofmidhurst.co.uk

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Becky

Memorial Masonry Advisor

Becky, another member of our family joining Merritt’s of Midhurst in 2026 to look after our Memorial Masonry Department.

Looking after people has always been part of what Becky has done.

Becky is Toby’s mother, and has watched him grow the business from day one.

If you are looking to have a memorial cleaned, replaced or even just some advice contact Becky she will be able to help.

Email Becky: enquiries@merrittsofmidhurst.co.uk

Jeanette

Office Administrator

As another key member of our team, Jeanette assists Toby with the day to day running of the business.

Jeanette has several years of experience within accounts and finances so is always on hand should you have a query with your funeral account.

Jeanette has many hobbies but mainly spends her spare time with her daughter Isla.

Email Jeanette: admin@merrittsofmidhurst.co.uk

Our family, Caring for your family with thoughtful, Compassionate attention at all times.

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