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Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel & Crematory has provided compassionate and professional care for Mesa, Arizona families since 1948. Throughout the years, we have upheld high standards of integrity and service while responding to the changing needs of the Mesa and surrounding East Valley community.

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Lobby at Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel & CrematoryAt Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel & Crematory, we understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience. We are committed to helping you with compassionate, professional and personal service. The expert team at our funeral home can help you every step of the way, including ideas that will make your celebration of life special.

To better meet your needs, we became a part of the Dignity Memorial® network. When you choose us, you not only receive the compassionate care you expect from a locally-operated establishment, but also the value you deserve from the largest network of funeral, cremation and memorialization services.

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Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel & Crematory recognizes the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, we are honored to serve our nation’s heroes and take this responsibility seriously. We have taken steps to ensure our staff is knowledgeable of all the benefits available to military veterans and their families.

In addition, we host community events annually in honor of our veterans and work closely with local veterans organizations. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran’s memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

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History

Signage at Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel & CrematoryIn 1948, Larry J. Melcher established his funeral home, Larry J. Melcher Mortuary, with a desire to serve the Mesa, Arizona community. In 1972, Larry and his son, Larry C. (Skip) Melcher, opened a new location in East Mesa known as Larry C. Melcher Mortuary. Each funeral home operated independently until the death of Larry J. Melcher. At that time, Skip and his wife Mary took over the responsibility of both locations and renamed them Melcher Mortuaries. A crematory was added to Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel, to provide additional service options. In 1995, the Melcher family constructed a state-of-the-art building on the same property.

Ongoing service to Mesa

At Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel & Crematory, our team is actively involved in the Mesa community, serving on committees and working with various charitable organizations. Melcher Mortuaries was founded with the purpose of providing excellent service to Mesa-area families. That tradition has been passed down from generation to generation. Our team continues to honor the legacy of our founder, Larry J. Melcher, by providing compassionate care to the families we serve each and every day.

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Since 2005, many of our customers have taken the time to tell us how we did each year via our Voice of the Customer program. Our star ratings and comments from families come directly from these surveys.

"This was a no contact arrangement and went very well."

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January 2021

"My Dad's situation was unusual due to COVID. A simple cremation was requested. Memorial to take place in Michigan this summer. Have been satisfied so far with Melcher's service."

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January 2021

"Staff was professional done with dignity under the circumstances pleased with the service"

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October 2020

"I was so worried going into this experience that they were going to be pushing a lot of extras that I really didn't want but it was completely opposite. The staff was very kind, compassionate and made me feel very comfortable the day after the loss of my mom. I would recommend them to anyone."

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