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 & Jason, our two Funeral Directors, personally arrange and conduct 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, Jason or Jeanette 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

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Our Team


Toby

Principal Funeral Director

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 dogs, Lottie and Bailey and will soon become a family of 3 when he and his Fiancée Jessica welcome their baby boy due in March 2025.

Jason

Funeral Director

Jason is a key part of Merritt’s of Midhurst Funeral Service. Jason has almost 15 years of experience within the funeral sector working for larger corporations and small family run independent funeral services. He served as President of the Sussex County Association of Funeral Directors from 2019 - 2021.

Jason arranges & conducts funerals making sure you also have a high level of continuity throughout our service to you. As well as being a Funeral Director, Jason assists with out of hours duties.

Jason has many hobbies but his main hobby is his job which he takes great pride in.

Duncan

Funeral Service Operative

Duncan assists Toby & Jason 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 both Toby & Jason 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.

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