Veteran services at Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe
Veteran families in Monroe, MI can turn to Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include valet parking and reception rooms, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $2,465 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe: direct cremation from $2,465. That places direct cremation roughly 12% above the Michigan median ($2,200). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery in OH, about 51 miles from Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 836 funeral homes in Michigan. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,465. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe is located at 2442 North Monroe St. in Monroe, MI. You can reach the home at (734) 384-5185. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe offer veteran families?
Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe provides traditional funeral, cremation services, pre-planning, grief support, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Merkle Funeral Service - North Monroe apart
- On-site crematory (Covenant Cremation) at the Erie facility, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Full-service floral shop (Floral Expressions) with a lead floral designer, offering arrangements for services and general customers.
- Professional catering services with detailed menu options for receptions, including full meals and hors d'oeuvres.
- Extensive personal assistance services, including home cleaning, home coffee service, home setup for guests, lawn care, snow removal, valet parking, vehicle cleaning, errands assistance, pet care, senior/elderly care, and childcare.
- Assistance with out-of-town guest logistics, including hotel reservations (with established bereavement rates), travel arrangements, and local transportation.
- Merkle Custom Memorials for designing custom granite and bronze memorials.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Trinity Lutheran Church
- · Dundee Junior Vikings
- · Dundee Kiwanis
- · Dundee Kids for K.I.D.S.
Specialties
- · Merkle Custom Memorials
- · Pet Loss
- · South County Engravers
- · Covenant Cremation
- · Floral Expressions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.