Midhurst, West Sussex
About Us
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.”
The Merritt Family
01730 816245 - 24 hours
Testimonials
The Merritt’s Team
A Midhurst Family Caring for your Family
Toby Merritt
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.
Jessica
Funeral Directors Assistant
Jessica is Toby’s fiancé, Toby and Jessica have been together for 8 years now, they have a little boy Charles Edward Merritt.
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.
Duncan
Funeral Service Operative
Duncan assists Merritt’s of Midhurst with Bearing, out of hours transfers, and helps to keep our vehicles in pristine condition.
Duncan has lived in Midhurst for many years and was a retained Fire Fighter for Midhurst Fire Station for 13 years. His knowledge and expertise of the local area is key to our service.
Duncan can often be found at the gym, walking the Midhurst countryside or at an auction house with his wife, Celia.
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.
Our family caring for yours