State Funeral to honour the life of Mr Raymond 'Ray' Merrill DFC

A State Funeral will take place at 11.00am on Thursday 30 July 2026, to honour Mr Raymond 'Ray' Merrill DFC.

Doors will open at 10.00am and we kindly request that all guests be seated by 10.45am.

Limited parking will be available within Berry's Funeral Home, please enter via Prosser Avenue.

There is ample untimed street parking available on Prosser Avenue and Queen Street.

Immediately following the service, you are invited to attend a public reception in the Berry's Funeral Home Lounge.

Condolence books will be available on the day for attendees to leave messages for the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family has kindly requested consideration for people and organisations wishing to honour

Mr Merrill kindly donate to The Mary Potter Foundation.

For those unable to attend, the State Funeral will be live streamed and available to view at dpc.sa.gov.au/MrRayMerrillDFC from 11.00am (ACST) on Thursday 30 July 2026.

For further information regarding Mr Merrill's achievements please visit http://dpc.sa.gov.au/MrRayMerrillDFC.

Image used with permission from the Australian War Memorial. Photo by Leanne King, Australian Institute of Professional Photographers.