Douglas Mercer and Son Funeral Directors — Funeral Director in ST_LEONARDS_ON_SEA | 5★ 109 Reviews | NAFD
Douglas Mercer and Son Funeral Directors - funeral director in ST_LEONARDS_ON_SEA, EAST_SUSSEX
Douglas Mercer and Son Funeral Directors

Douglas Mercer and Son Funeral Directors

5
(109 reviews)
29 Sedlescombe Road North, ST_LEONARDS_ON_SEA, EAST_SUSSEX, TN377DA
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Attended Cremation

£1,700

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About

Douglas Mercer and Son Funeral Directors was founded in 1897.

Our dedicated teams at our St-Leonards-on-Sea funeral home are 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.

What families say

"Jane was very sensitive from start to finish, always putting my feelings first. Thank you for making a very difficult time easier to cope with."

— Brian Blake (about Jane)

"She has supported us through this difficult time and has guided us in making our mum's final time as loving as possible. We have trusted them with both of our parents' funeral arrangements and cannot recommend them highly enough."

— Anita Ivimy (about Molly)

"My Mum's funeral was a colourful one (mainly pink) and everyone at Douglas Mercer & Son got involved too and ordered themselves pink ties. Such a lovely touch. Nothing was too much trouble."

— Matt Bridger (about Molly)

"Her gentle guidance and genuine empathy made everything so much easier for us to manage. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she ensured every detail was handled with care and respect. We truly felt that Mercer's went above and beyond — they were absolutely incredible."

— Susie Thomas (about Molly)

"Molly worked her magic to make this all happen seamlessly. I know that when we look back on this day in years to come, we will only have the best memories."

— Julie Davies (about Molly)

"Jane, you have the most beautiful soul and have clearly found a vocation. From the very first difficult phone call requesting the collection of my father's body, right up to the end of the funeral service itself, we were all shown nothing but kindness and compassion. They made the worst time of our lives easier by being so organised and meticulous."

— Christina Green (about Jane)

Alex Bayley

Alex Bayley

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Alex Bayley

Alex Bayley

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Alex Bayley is part of the team at the St Leonards funeral home.

Gill

Gill

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Gill is part of the dedicated team at the St Leonards funeral home.

Gill

Gill

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Gill

Gill

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Member of the team at Douglas Mercer & Son Funeral Directors in St Leonards-on-Sea.

Gill

Gill

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Henk Van Aalst

Henk Van Aalst

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Henk Van Aalst is part of the team at the St Leonards funeral home.

Henk Van Aalst

Henk Van Aalst

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Molly

Molly

Funeral Arranger

"Molly was incredibly attentive, patient, and understanding throughout the entire process. Her gentle guidance and genui…"

Molly

Molly

Funeral Arranger

"A special thank you to Molly, who was incredibly attentive, patient, and understanding throughout the entire process. H…"

Molly

Molly

Funeral Arranger

"Her gentle guidance and genuine empathy made everything so much easier for us to manage. Nothing was ever too much trou…"

Molly

Molly

Funeral Arranger

"Molly worked her magic to make this all happen seamlessly. I know that when we look back on this day in years to come, …"

Nick

Nick

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Nick has been praised by families for his caring and kind approach during funeral arrangements.

Nick

Nick

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"Nick has been fantastic and has looked after our mum with dignity and respect. Nick, we can't thank you enough for your…"

Nick

Nick

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"Nick has been fantastic and has looked after our mum with dignity and respect. Nick, we can't thank you enough for your…"

Nick

Nick

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"Nick has been fantastic and has looked after our mum with dignity and respect. Nick, we can't thank you enough for your…"

Peter Noakes

Peter Noakes

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Peter Noakes

Peter Noakes

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Peter Noakes is part of the team at the St Leonards funeral home.

Peter Noakes

Peter Noakes

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Member of the team at Douglas Mercer & Son Funeral Directors in St Leonards-on-Sea.

Peter Noakes

Peter Noakes

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Rachel Chorlton

Rachel Chorlton

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Member of the team at Douglas Mercer & Son Funeral Directors in St Leonards-on-Sea.

Rachel Chorlton

Rachel Chorlton

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Rachel Chorlton is part of the team at the St Leonards funeral home.

Rachel Chorlton

Rachel Chorlton

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Rachel Chorlton

Rachel Chorlton

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Services Available

Attended Burial
Attended Cremation
Funeral Arrangements

Reviews

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Sarah Foreman

a month ago

5

I couldn't fault Mercers with the care they showed mum and our family at such a difficult time. Molly and the team took great care of mum and the family throughout the process; and on the day Laura was wonderful stand in for Molly who was on holiday, and she did a great job, very caring and helpful. Also the drivers were so lovely and caring too. Mercers have always looked after our families funerals in the past, my only comment would be that looking back at my dads funeral bill back in 2014 you offered more services, like you dealt with the headstone, and I think putting it in the newspaper etc and now don't seem do that kind of thing anymore which is a shame. Otherwise very happy.

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Matt Bridger

a month ago

5

I cannot thank Douglas Mercer & Son enough for how they were for my Mum's funeral, from the very first meeting with them right through to the day of the funeral, they were all amazing. A special thank you to Molly, only because she was who looked after us mainly. But everyone was simply amazing and nothing was too much trouble. My Mum's funeral was a colourful one (mainly pink) and everyone at Douglas Mercer & Son got involved too and ordered themselves pink ties. Such a lovely touch. I honestly can't speak highly enough of everyone at Douglas Mercer & Son. Thank you all so very much.

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Julie Davies

4 months ago

5

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 would have enjoyed if he was with us. Yes that included a horse drawn carriage, a light hearted ceremony and an endless supply of tea at the wake. Molly worked her magic to make this all happen seamlessly. She coordinated horses, flowers, the celebrant, the music and images for the service and the attendees. On the day of the ceremony, Molly was in attendance throughout,thoughtfully giving suggestions and support to keep us to time and where we were meant to be. I know that when we look back on this day in years to come, we will only have the best memories. Molly - thank you so much Julie

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alison pelling

3 months ago

5

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.

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Anita Ivimy

7 months ago

5

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 been amazing, caring and understanding to our needs and that of our family. She has supported us through this difficult time and has guided us in making our mum's final time as loving as possible. Henk was also so caring during one of our visits and his professionalism was evident. Thankyou again to the whole team for the amazing service you have provided for us in such a difficult time in our lives and at a time that is remembered by families forever.

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