Sadly, removing Merieke from the battlefield returns the creature to its owner (if its under your control) before it is destroyed, so you wont be able to take advantage of any death triggers this way
8 Animate Dead Limited Edition Alpha - $600.00 The original reanimation spell in Magic: The Gathering, Animate Dead is a unique Aura in that it enchants a creature in your graveyard, bringing it back to the battlefield
Perhaps you could pair it with something like Toedscruel, whose Slime Mold Colony ability keeps cards stuck in the discard pile
Paired with Eustass Kid (OP10-099) , the Supernova strategy uses life-stacking mechanics to generate tempo advantages that reward precise sequencing
MTG Spongebob Secret Lair cards definitely fit that bill
The Beamtown Bullies The Beamtown Bullies has a unique ability that lets you tap it to target an opponent, forcing them to reanimate a non-legendary creature from your graveyard under their control with haste