Our Services

This section provides you with a wide variety of information regarding our services that are available at Merkle Funeral Service, Inc. 

Hospitality Services

Merkle Funeral Service,  has organized receptions in our wonderful reception rooms, for families in their homes, as well as in reception halls within our community. While dealing with the loss of a loved one is an emotional time for the family, here at Merkle Funeral Service, we offer to make your arrangements for the reception.  No event is too small or too large for our resourceful planners. We are capable of providing any service for any number of guests.

Let Us Be of Service

After the death of a loved one, families find even the simplest tasks can become burdens. Allow our professionals to assist with any or all of the following services: 

  • Final Resting Place Delivery
  • Home Cleaning
  • Home Coffee Service
  • Home Setup for your Guest
  • Lawn Care
  • Snow Removal
  • Valet Parking
  • Vehicle Cleaning

Ask our professional team about our ERRANDS ASSISTANCE, PET CARE, SENIOR/ELDERLY CARE, and CHILDCARE services.

Our team also can assist out of town guests with HOTEL RESERVATIONS (we do have established bereavement rates at most area lodging facilities), TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS, and LOCAL TRANSPORTATION.

Food and Menu Offering:

Many families do not have adequate time for meal preparation. Other families greatly appreciate the convenience of having meals prepared for them.  Let us be of service by allowing our Hospitality Director to plan meals simply for you and your family or include all of your guests.

Menu Offerings of Small and Large Trays:

Meat and Cheese, Fruit (seasonal), Vegetables, Cheese.

Lite Breakfast to your home, church or other facility:

Egg Casserole and Bagels

Sandwiches:

Submarine and Pizza

Hors'Douvres:

Chicken Kabobs, Stuffed Mushrooms, Wings, and Shrimps Trays

Complete Meals:

Tastefully Simple

Choose One Meat: 

Baked Chicken
Polish Sausage & Sauerkraut or
Hawaiian Style Ham
Mostaccioli
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Green Beans Almondine

Epicurean

2 Meat Selections
1 Sides
1 Vegetable Selection

All Meals Include Tossed Salad with Ranch, French, & Italian Dressings, Rolls & Butter.

Meats/Entrees

Roast Top Round of Beef 
Baked Chicken
Polish Sausage & Sauerkraut
Beef Stir Fry
Chicken Kiev
Italian Sausage Topped w/ Peppers & Onions
Beef Stroganoff
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Siciliano Pork Chops
Swedish Meatballs
Chicken Siciliano
Baked Ham
Mostaccioli
Chicken Stuffed with Broccoli & Cheese
Hawaiian Style Ham
Fettuccini Alfredo
Chicken Stir Fry
Baked Scrod
Stuffed Cabbage



Sides

Vegetables

Au Gratin
Corn O’Brien
 Mashed with Gravy
Green Beans Almondine
Oven Browns
Peas & Carrots
 Rice Pilaf
 Winter Green Mix
Potato Salad
Mixed Vegetables
Pasta Salad
Italian Mix
Meals include coffee, tea, and water
Desserts available