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Merle E. Wood Funeral Home
845 East 38th St., Erie, PA 16504
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About Merle E. Wood Funeral Home

Merle E. Wood Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home located in Erie, PA. With only 4 Google reviews, there is limited public feedback available, though the reviews that exist average a 4.5-star rating; families may want to ask for references directly when making their decision. Direct cremation starts at $2,070, though comparison to the broader Erie market is difficult without additional local pricing data on hand. If you are considering this funeral home, speaking directly with staff about the full range of services offered and requesting a General Price List — which funeral homes are required by law to provide — would be a helpful next step.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,395
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$7,000
Direct cremation from
$2,395
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,975
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$700
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$650
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)
$200
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$300
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$150
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
$2,070
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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OwnershipIndependent
ServicesNot provided
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