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Merkle Funeral Service
2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, MI 48162 · (734) 384-5185
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★★★★★4.950 Google reviews

About Merkle Funeral Service

Merkle Funeral Service is an independently owned funeral home serving the Monroe, Michigan area. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist families with a range of end-of-life needs, though specific details about cremation packages, burial options, pre-planning, or veterans' services are not listed here. Direct cremation starts at $1,695, which families may want to compare against other local providers to gauge where Merkle falls on the pricing spectrum. On Google, Merkle holds a 4.9-star rating across 50 reviews, suggesting a consistently positive experience for the families they have served, though the relatively modest review volume is worth keeping in mind when weighing that score.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,695
Direct cremation from
$1,695
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,195
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$595
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$750
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$750
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$750
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$225
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$275
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,695
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Ken M
2 months ago

Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe. When my stepfather passed (prior to us having made any arrangements) we contacted Merkle and they made time on Sunday morning to meet with us. Throughout the entire process the staff at Merkle was helpf…

★★★★★Darlene Ellison
2 months ago

Staff are very attentive to the needs of family and friends. Their service is professional yet caring. Merkle family and staff are the best

★★★★★Jessica Naftzger
3 months ago

Very nice staff. I was confused and my mind was all over the place planning my mom's home going service and they were kind the whole time and explained to me thoroughly. I appreciate your kind hearts at the hardest time of my life.

★★★★★Laura Perry
5 months ago

We used Merkle for my grandmother’s cremation, and I can’t say enough about how wonderful they were throughout the entire process. From the very first phone call, everyone we spoke with was professional, compassionate, and genuinely caring. They treated my grandmother and our entire family with the …

★★★★★Lisa McLaughlin
a year ago

Merkle North Monroe is Amazing! I’m so grateful to them for the compassion and kindness they showed us from the first phone call to set up a meeting, all the way through to checking on us the day after the service. They were extremely informative and interested in our questions and concerns, providi…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(734) 384-5185
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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