Merritt Funeral Home

08/12/2025

💦 This Wednesday – Come Dunk Drew for a Great Cause! 💦

This Wednesday, August 13, Bert Vis Flooring and The Wood Shed are hosting a charity barbecue in support of McNally House Hospice — and Drew from Merritt Funeral Home will be taking his turn in the dunk tank!

📍 Location: Bert Vis Flooring, 214 St. Catharines St, Smithville
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎯 Dunk Tank: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Stop by for a delicious hot dog and a refreshing drink, then take your best shot at sending Drew for a splash — all for an incredible cause.

All food and dunk tank throws are available by donation. Donations can be made by cash, cheque, or e-transfer:
• Cheques payable to: McNally House Hospice
• E-transfers to: jenna@bertvis.com

08/06/2025

🌿 Introducing Canada’s Only Green Certified Casket 🌿

Merritt Funeral Home is proud to offer the Natura PC by Victoriaville & Co. — the only Green Burial Council-certified casket made in Canada. 🇨🇦

Crafted from solid poplar with no colour treatment and lined in 100% natural cotton, this casket is manufactured using environmentally responsible processes. It’s the perfect choice for families seeking a truly natural and respectful farewell.

Sustainable. Simple. Canadian.

If you have questions about green burial options call us (905)957-7031.

07/01/2025

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from Merritt Funeral Home! 🇨🇦

Today, we celebrate the beauty, strength, and unity of our great nation. From coast to coast, we’re proud to call Canada home—and grateful for the values of compassion, community, and care that define us.

At Merritt Funeral Home, we’re proud to support Canadian craftsmanship. That’s why we only offer Canadian-made products—because supporting our country means supporting the people who call it home.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and heartfelt Canada Day! ❤️🍁

06/23/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Tom! 🎂
All of us at Merritt Funeral Home want to wish Tom Merritt a very happy birthday today. Your dedication and care for the families we serve is truly appreciated. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with good health and happiness!

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Merritt Funeral Home

Today, we honour the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have shaped our lives with strength, wisdom, and unwavering love.

Whether they’re by our side or live on in our memories, their impact endures in the values they taught, the stories they shared, and the quiet moments of care that meant everything.

Wishing comfort to those remembering a dad no longer here, and joy to those celebrating with him today.

05/31/2025

Way to go Kendall Leighton Racing!

Parked it 🏁 🏁With the threat of rain all night, we didn’t think we were going to get to race. Thanks to all the staff at Route 1 Raceway for doing everything they could to get as much racing in as possible tonight!

Also thank you to all of sponsors Merritt Funeral Home Joe Dirts Garden & Stone Depot Cayden Lapcevich

05/10/2025

💐 Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Merritt Funeral Home. 💜

On this Mother’s Day, we pause to remember and celebrate the incredible mothers who have left a lasting impact on our hearts. Their love, wisdom, and kindness continue to guide us, even when they are no longer physically by our side.

At Merritt Funeral Home, we recognize the deep emotions this day may bring. Whether you are celebrating with your mother or holding her memory close, we honor the love that never fades.

Take a moment today to cherish the special memories, share a story, or light a candle in remembrance of the beautiful mothers who shaped our lives.

04/11/2025

*Important Notice from Merritt Funeral Home: Beware of Unauthorized Obituary Reposting*

Dear Valued Families and Community Members,

We wish to bring to your attention a concerning issue affecting grieving families across Ontario. Unauthorized third-party websites have been copying and reposting obituaries without consent, often altering details and soliciting purchases for memorial items under false pretenses.

What Is Happening?

Certain websites are:
• Copying Obituaries: Taking obituaries from funeral home websites and newspapers without permission. 
• Altering Information: Modifying details, sometimes inaccurately, leading to misinformation. 
• Soliciting Purchases: Encouraging visitors to buy flowers, virtual candles, or make donations, with no assurance that proceeds benefit the intended families.

Why Is This a Concern?

These actions exploit the emotions of grieving families and friends, potentially leading to: 
• Emotional Distress: Discovering a loved one’s obituary misrepresented or used without consent can be deeply upsetting. 
• Financial Scams: Funds collected through these unauthorized sites may not reach the bereaved families or intended charities. 
• Misinformation: Inaccurate details can cause confusion among family and friends.

How Can You Protect Yourself?
• Verify Sources: Ensure you are reading obituaries from reputable, licensed funeral home websites. 
• Look for Licensing: Licensed funeral homes in Ontario display the ‘Licensed by the BAO’ badge on their websites. 
• Be Cautious with Online Purchases: Before purchasing memorial items or making donations, confirm that the platform is legitimate and directly affiliated with the family or funeral home.

What Is Being Done?

The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has issued consumer alerts about this persistent issue and advises families to be vigilant. 

At Merritt Funeral Home, we are committed to supporting and protecting our community during times of loss. If you have any concerns or questions about this issue, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

03/15/2025

Thank you to Merritt Funeral Home for the continued support for the 2025 season! They have been serving Smithville and the surrounding community for over 100 years. We highly recommend Drew and his team!

03/11/2025

On this National Funeral Directors Day, we proudly recognize the compassionate professionals who devote their lives to guiding families through moments of loss. At Merritt Funeral Home, Tom and I are honored to serve this community, and we are thankful for your trust. We are deeply grateful to all the staff here at Merritts for their unwavering commitment to serving our community with dignity, respect, and care. Thank you to our incredible team and funeral directors everywhere for the important work you do.

02/03/2025

We are updating and improving our website, we are so excited to share the new version with you as a months of hard work have gone into making it more modern and easier to use.

We are aware over the next couple of hours it might be hard to access. I am being assured this will be over by tomorow morning latest.

We understand this may come as an inconvenience to people so if you have any question regarding any services coming up or that have recently happened. Please do not hesitate to give us a call. (905)957-7031

Thank you,
Drew and Jess

01/10/2025

Hospice Niagara Extends Heartfelt Thanks to the Niagara District Funeral Service Association

We are deeply grateful to the Niagara District Funeral Service Association for their generous donation of $19,163.32. This contribution will significantly support our mission to provide compassionate hospice care and expanded services in the Niagara region.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to each active member of the association for their individual contributions:
• Armstrong Funeral Home
• Benner Funeral Services & Williams Funeral Services
• Butler Funeral Home
• Essentials Cremation and Burial Services
• Garden City Funerals & Cremations
• George Darte Funeral Chapel
• Hulse & English Funeral Home & Hetherington & Deans Funeral Chapel
• J.J. Patterson Funeral Home
• Lampman Funeral Home
• Liberty Removal Services
• Merritt Funeral Home
• Morse & Son Funeral Home & Morgan Funeral Home
• Patterson Funeral Home
• Pelham Funeral Home
• Tallman Funeral Home
As well as membership contributions from former members: Bocchinfuso Funeral Home, Cudney Funeral Home, Davidson Funeral Home, Pleasantview Funeral Home & Welland Funeral Home
Your collective commitment to our community is truly inspiring, and we are honoured to be the recipients of your generosity.
Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.



Armstrong Funeral Home & Chapel Benner Funeral Services Williams Funeral Services Butler Funeral Home - Niagara Chapel Essentials Cremation and Burial Services Inc. Garden City Funerals & Cremations George Darte Funeral Home Hulse & English Funeral Home & Chapel Hetherington & Deans Funeral Chapel J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence Lampman Funeral Home Merritt Funeral Home Morse & Son Funeral Home - Morgan Funeral Home Patterson Funeral Home Ltd. Pelham Funeral Home Tallman Funeral Homes Ltd.