Merritt Funeral Home

11/11/2025

🇨🇦 Today, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of those who served our country—past and present.
Their dedication has preserved the freedoms we cherish today.

At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month…
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.

11/04/2025

Drew was back at Humber College last week, representing Merritt Funeral Home and the Ontario Funeral Service Association!
He’s helping welcome the newest class of funeral service students as they begin their path toward a rewarding career in funeral service.
Best of luck to all the new students — the future of our profession is in great hands. 🌿

10/13/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Merritt Funeral Home 🍁

This Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on all that we’re grateful for — the families who place their trust in us, the colleagues who support one another with care and compassion, and the wonderful community that continues to surround us with kindness.

May your day be filled with moments of gratitude, good food, and the company of loved ones — near or far.

From all of us at Merritt Funeral Home, we wish you a peaceful and heartwarming Thanksgiving.

10/06/2025

🏁 Congratulations, Kendall! 🏁
The team at Merritt Funeral Home would like to congratulate Kendall Leighton Racing on another incredible racing season! Your hard work, determination, and love for the sport continue to inspire everyone who cheers you on. We’re proud to support you and can’t wait to see what next season brings.

Keep chasing the checkered flag! 🏆🚗💨

Last night was the final points night at Route 1 Raceway. Finished 2nd in the feature and ended the season 2nd place in points. Thank you to all our of sponsors for the support this season

Merritt Funeral Home
Cayden Lapcevich
Joe Dirts Garden & Stone Depot
DJD Graphics

10/02/2025

🌟 Thank You! 🌟

Merritt Funeral Home would like to thank everyone who joined us at the Seniors Active Living and Information Fair last week. It was wonderful connecting with so many members of our community and sharing resources to support seniors and their families.

A special thank you to the Age-Friendly Committee for hosting us and for their dedication to creating a strong, supportive community for seniors in West Lincoln. We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful event!

09/29/2025

🍂 Fall is in the air at Merritt Funeral Home! Jess, Henry and I have started decorating the funeral home for the season. A big thank you to Fifteen Mile Farm for helping us find some amazing autumn decorations. 🌾🍁

09/22/2025

Don’t miss your chance to learn how to protect your family and avoid costly probate. Join us for our special seminar and get the peace of mind you deserve!

📜 Planning Ahead: Avoiding Probate & Estate Peace of Mind 📜

Merritt Funeral Home is proud to share that our own Drew Gauthier, Class One Licensed Funeral Director and Ontario Funeral Services Association Board Member, will be part of an expert panel at the West Lincoln Seniors’ Active Living and Information Fair on Friday, September 26.

This panel will highlight some of the most important steps families can take to protect their legacy and provide peace of mind:
✅ How to avoid probate and reduce stress for loved ones
✅ Key steps in estate and legacy planning
✅ What information executors need to have ready
✅ How future care and arrangements can be planned in advance

Joining Drew on the panel:
👩‍⚖️ Christina Cottone, JD – Lawyer specializing in wills and estate planning
📊 Noah Pontello, CPA, MAcc – Chartered Professional Accountant on tax implications at end-of-life

📍 West Lincoln Community Centre
🗓 Friday, September 26
⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

09/19/2025

Merritt Funeral Home is pleased to welcome our new co-op student, Matt McBlain — Tom’s grandson! 👋

Matt will be learning the day-to-day of serving families with care and professionalism, from assisting our team to supporting services and community events.

If you see Matt around the funeral home, please say hello!

09/17/2025

This week I had the privilege of attending the Ontario Funeral Service Association Annual General Meeting & Conference. I’m grateful to be continuing my term with the OFSA Board of Directors and to have the chance to serve our profession in this way.

What made me especially proud was seeing such a strong showing of funeral professionals from our area. It’s a reminder of the commitment and care that exists right here in our community.

It’s an honour to represent both our profession and our town.

— Drew

09/10/2025

📜 Planning Ahead: Avoiding Probate & Estate Peace of Mind 📜

Merritt Funeral Home is proud to share that our own Drew Gauthier, Class One Licensed Funeral Director and Ontario Funeral Services Association Board Member, will be part of an expert panel at the West Lincoln Seniors’ Active Living and Information Fair on Friday, September 26.

This panel will highlight some of the most important steps families can take to protect their legacy and provide peace of mind:
✅ How to avoid probate and reduce stress for loved ones
✅ Key steps in estate and legacy planning
✅ What information executors need to have ready
✅ How future care and arrangements can be planned in advance

Joining Drew on the panel:
👩‍⚖️ Christina Cottone, JD – Lawyer specializing in wills and estate planning
📊 Noah Pontello, CPA, MAcc – Chartered Professional Accountant on tax implications at end-of-life

📍 West Lincoln Community Centre
🗓 Friday, September 26
⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

09/04/2025

We’d like to give a big thank you to Kendall Leighton Racing for the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Project 11 Kart this season. 🏎️💨

Congratulations, Kendall, on an incredible racing season! Your dedication, skill, and passion on the track are inspiring. We’re proud to support and cheer you on, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead for you in the seasons to come. 👏

09/04/2025

Last night was the final night at Merrittville for the kart. Started the feature P2 and finished P2! We also had our awesome sponsor Drew from Merritt Funeral Home come hang out. He raced Project 11 in the senior fun class, doing well in both the heats and the feature.