Merkle Funeral Service | Erie, Michigan (2024)

This is the fee for the basic organizational services that the funeral home will provide. This fee is generally mandatory.

$1,950

This is the fee for the funeral home to come pick up your loved one and bring him/her to the funeral home for preparation.

$350

This is the fee for the embalming process. Embalming is generally not required if proper refrigeration is available.

$700

This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a visitation or viewing. This is generally required if you would like to hold a viewing and visitation at the funeral home or if you will be needing any assistance from the staff.

$400

This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a funeral or memorial service. This is generally required if you would like to hold the service at the funeral home or if you will be needing any assistance from the staff for the service.

$500

This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a graveside service. This is generally required if you will be needing any assistance from the staff for the service.

$450

This is the fee to transport your loved one from the funeral home to funeral events (or between events) in a hearse.

$300

This is the fee for additional preparation of the body, such as dressing and casketing.

$250

This is the cost to purchase a casket from the funeral home. You may choose to purchase a casket online or elsewhere, if you'd wish.

$2,000

$1,900

This is the cost to purchase a burial vault from the funeral home. A burial vault is required for most cemeteries, but you may choose to purchase one online or elsewhere, if you'd wish.

$1,300

This is a common price to purchase funeral flowers. You may purchase flowers through the funeral home or separately, if you wish.

$300

This is the fee to purchase printed funeral programs. You may purchase programs through the funeral home or elsewhere, if you wish.

$150