History
On July 17, 2007, Merkle Funeral Service opened its doors for business in Frenchtown Township making it the first new funeral business in the area in over 65 years. It is located on 3.7 acres at the corner of North Monroe Street and Santure Road. The funeral home's architecture has a look and feel of a tastefully appointed home making its guests feel comfortable and at ease. Guests experience a difference the moment they walk through the front door. Cathedral ceilings and skylights letting in natural light welcome visitors as well as a corner sitting area with gas fireplace. We offer a large family lounge with bistro tables for catching a quick snack, and a full size refrigerator to hold the largest of meat trays. This area of the building is also complimented by an outdoor patio, children's playroom, and baby changing stations in both restrooms. Merkle Funeral Service is also committed to a new perspective in funeral service arranging by offering a Matthew's Merchandise Room d
Specialties
Imagine a funeral home where all the guests are like family, where you feel at ease, appreciated and like a friend. Envision a funeral home that embraces funeral traditions while meeting the needs of all generations. Picture a funeral home that is large enough to serve families yet is bright and comfortable like home. At Merkle Funeral Service, we treat you like family, not a number because this isn't just a business; this is our way of life. Excellent service is so important to us; we put it in our name. Merkle Funeral Service can meet the needs of our families with conveniences such as: a full service florist, professional catering, valet parking and a warm familiar face to greet your guests. We can also meet the needs of our community by providing a comfortable, intimate place for functions such as Bible studies, ladies' gatherings and coffee hours for socializing. Imagine a funeral home where educating the consumer about value and options take precedent over everything else. One doesn't need to imagine anymore. Merkle is