Muriel "Mert" Anderson - Millennium Cremation Service

Muriel “Mert” Anderson

September 04, 1937 ~ May 10, 2026

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Muriel “Mert” Anderson passed away peacefully last Sunday, leaving behind a life marked by love of family, strong values, humor, and perseverance. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and raised in Mansfield, Ohio, Mert carried with her throughout life the warmth, resilience, and practicality that defined her character.

A graduate of The Ohio State University, Mert began her career in education before later working in real estate, executive search and AT&T. She took great pride in her professional accomplishments and enjoyed the challenge of business, problem solving and working with people throughout her career.

Mert and her husband Bruce, who predeceased her, raised their family in Morristown, New Jersey, where they built a home filled with love, laughter, strong values, and lifelong friendships. She was the devoted mother of Tracy (spouse Bob), Karen, Mike (spouse Kristin) and Mark. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Leslie (spouse Allison), Robert (Robby) (spouse Emily), Mitch, Jonathan (Jay), and Mylee, Tyler and Noah. Family was always at the center of her life, and she treasured the time spent together and the memories created across generations.

Known for her quick wit, thoughtful advice and steady presence, Mert had a way of making people feel welcome and supported. She especially believed in resilience and often reminded her family to “pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.” It was advice she lived by throughout her life and a lesson that will remain with those who loved her.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County in Mert’s memory.

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Our Price for Direct Cremation $795

Direct Cremation Fee Includes

Transportation from the place of death to our family owned crematory
Basic alternative cremation container
Refrigeration of your loved one
Cremation performed by our crematory professional
Securing all required authorizations
Filing the death certificate
Notifying social security administration
If veteran, filing for free US flag
Assisting with newspaper obituaries
Cremains are returned to you in a temporary container

Other Fees That May Apply

Medical Examiner (fees vary by county)
Transportation outside 35 miles
Death certificates (fees vary by county)
Newspaper Obituaries (fee charged by newspaper)
Keepsakes
Permanent Urn
Jewelry

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