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Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home
2650 Niles Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 · (269) 556-9450
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★★★★★4.863 Google reviews

About Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home

Starks & Menchinger is an independently owned funeral home serving the Saint Joseph, Michigan area, which means families work directly with the owners rather than a regional or national corporate operation. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to handle a range of arrangements including both burial and cremation services. Direct cremation starts at $3,100, which will help families gauge fit based on their budget when comparing options in the area. Customers have rated them 4.8 out of 5 stars across 63 Google reviews, reflecting a consistently positive reputation, though the relatively modest review volume is worth keeping in mind as you weigh feedback.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$3,100
Direct cremation from
$3,100
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$3,395
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$685
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$450
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$450
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$450
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$325
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$295
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
$3,100
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Mary-Margaret Pierce-Lambert
a month ago

There are no words to describe how grateful I am to have worked with Tom and his team, for both of my parents. My mother passed last May 2025, and we all thought that dad would go shortly afterwards. However, he decided to wait until the day after what would have been their 55th wedding anniversary,…

★★★★★Kelly Basham
6 months ago

Starks Family Funeral Home & Cremation were wonderful to my family in a very difficult time. The time and care they put in to help us honor my mom was incredible. They were kind and thoughtful and helped us remember the details, when our grief overtook us. I am so thankful they are there for the peo…

★★★★★Mike Wyble
6 months ago

Planning a funeral is never a good time. However, the Stark family made it so comfortable and heart warming. They made a very difficult thing for my family and myself an experience that we could navigate.

★★★★★Jesse Toney
8 months ago

If you are looking for a place to handle final arrangements after the loss of a loved one, then this is your place. Jason Storm, and the crew at Starks, are second to none. They made the process of planning our son's celebration of life service so easy, while offering such comfort. These people trul…

★★★★★Tracy McFall
a year ago

I was in awe of what this group of people at Stark’s Funeral Home does for families when a one loved dies. Everyone I encountered by phone or in person were genuinely caring and concerned. No one rushed us in any way. I’m sorry I don’t know the receptionist’s name but she was fantastic. I as…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(269) 556-9450
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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