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At the heart of the local community

Providing funeral services to communities in St-Leonards-on-Sea since 1897.

Prices from

£1,700

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Part of Funeral Partners Limited

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    Why choose
    Douglas Mercer & Son Funeral Directors?

    Our dedicated team at our St Leonards funeral home is committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one. We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements. 

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    Latest Reviews

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    All my family and I would like to highly recommend the services of Molly at Douglas Mercer and Son. My Dad was fortunate to live a very long life, and we were keen to have a celebration of that life in the way that he…

    Julie Davies

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    Douglas Mercer were helpful to me & my family. My Sister I felt was looked after very well at their premises. And I felt assured that that she was treated with respect. Staff were always accommodating to our needs. My sister had a direct cremation…

    Hayleigh Otoole

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    Thankyou to everyone involved in my husbands funeral especially Nick, everyone was so caring and kind and made things go so smoothly. Would definitely recommend them to family, friends and colleagues in the future, thanks again for the care and attention.…

    alison pelling

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    I would like to thank Douglas Mercer & Son for the compassion, empathy and professionalism they showed towards all our family during such a heartbreaking time. We have trusted them with both of our parents' funeral arrangements and cannot recommend them highly enough. Molly has…

    Anita Ivimy

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    We would like to thank Douglas Mercer for the personal and professional services we received. Nothing was too much trouble and even the little things we requested were carried out. We are grateful for the ease in which the process was completed and this resulted…

    Jeannine

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    We received such a professional and personal service from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble. The team were all so friendly, polite, supportive and respectful. The Orders of Service were so professional and a wonderful tribute. We are so thankful to all of…

    Nicola Thorne

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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We cannot thank Mercer’s Funeral Directors enough for their compassion and professionalism during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, we felt completely supported and cared for as a family. A special thank you to Molly, who was incredibly attentive, patient, and understanding…

    Susie Thomas

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    The team where amazing and the care and respect they showed our mum was a credit to them a very professional service and they really supported the whole family on the day …cannot Thankyou all enough …15th July 2024

    Andrew Carter

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    Molly, Nick and the team gave us a great service from the first point of contact and every step of our journey. They were always clear and precise with their communication and guided us through this hard time with dignity and respect. Their kindness shone…

    martin gurney

    Google

    I have to say that I was extremely impressed by Molly and her team at Douglas Mercer & Son. Molly took full control of our funeral arrangements to provide us with the excellent support and guidance throughout. Molly was extremely efficient and very professional helping…

    philippe Wrigley

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    Types of funerals

    There are a number of different types of funerals available. Which one you choose will depend on your beliefs, or those of your loved one and whether you chose a burial or cremation. Cremation is the most popular form of funeral with a service at the crematorium, in a church or other venue prior to the cremation.

    If you’d like something a bit different, personalised or less formal than a traditional service, we can support, guide and inspire you to create a farewell that is a true celebration of life.

    Products & Services

    Funerals are incredibly personal so everything will be built around your needs. Please do let us know if you have any special requests and we’ll do our best to help.

    We’ll listen to you and let you choose the level of support you would like, while guiding you through the practical and legal requirements.

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    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 01424 421 805 visit branch or arrange a home visit