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Emerald Coast Funeral Home & Reception Center in Fort Walton Beach, FL provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.
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- Onsite servicesAvailable
- Free parking garageNot available
- Free parking lotAvailable
- Free street parkingNot available
Location
Emerald Coast Funeral Home
161 Racetrack Road Northwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL
32547, United States
Hours
Reviews
4.9
199 reviews
5 stars
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What are people saying?
AI-generated from recent customer reviews
Compassionate Service
Customers consistently praised the staff for their kindness, empathy, and support during difficult times.
Professionalism
Many reviews highlighted the professionalism of the staff, noting their attention to detail and ability to handle arrangements smoothly.
Facility Quality
The funeral home is described as beautiful and calming, providing a welcoming atmosphere for families.
Communication
Customers appreciated the clear and prompt communication from staff, ensuring they felt informed and supported throughout the process.
Personalized Care
Several reviews mentioned the personalized approach taken by staff, making families feel valued and cared for during their time of loss.
- LBLee BattsNov 13, 20255.0Caitlin was helpful and compassionate. She orchestrated the service flawlessly. Everyone was great.
- DPDrake PetteysNov 12, 20255.0The facility is beautiful and Curtis is wonderful. He went above and beyond accommodating me, answering questions, and guiding me through pre-planning.
- FRFrederick ReasnerNov 2, 20255.0The Emerald Coast Funeral Home staff and facility were amazing and I would highly recommend them. After our mom passed we had no idea how to get through the process. The staff put us at ease, walked us through each step not pushing us into choosing specific things but giving us options to choose from, and they explained how everything was going to happen. They kept in touch with us about every step and were very attentive to our needs and questions. The facility is amazing and they did a great job setting up our private family viewing to say our final goodbyes to our mom. We are forever grateful to each of them.
- JSJean ShawOct 23, 20251.0Rude and unhelpful. If you have less than $7500 they don't want to talk to you and can't get you off the phone fast enough. They couldn't care less about helping you or your loved one. I've had two family members go through them and had I known how they were that wouldn't have happened. Dont go there! Just don't!
- TMTristen McconnellOct 4, 20255.0I want to give a huge THANK YOU to Jeffery and the staff at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, they were beyond comforting, helpful and empathetic for us dealing with the pain of loosing our mother to cancer in just 3 1/2 months. They made the process so much gentler than I had imagined! Due to her death we had to move across the country to bring her back to family and were on a time crunch for documents and Jeffery worked his magic and made it happen! Had he not over extended his abilities and knowledge we would not have been able to get the documents we needed on time! I highly recommend emerald coast funeral home to anyone who has lost a loved one, Jeffrey and staff will take great care of you and your loved one!
Frequently Asked Questions About Emerald Coast Funeral Home
What is memorialization for a cremation?
You might choose ground burial of the urn. If so, you may usually choose either a bronze memorial or monument. Cremation niches in columbariums are also available at many cemeteries. They offer the beauty of a mausoleum setting with the benefits of above ground placement of remains. Many cemeteries also offer scattering gardens. This area of a cemetery offers the peacefulness of a serene garden where family and friends can come and reflect.
Can we scatter the cremated remains?
If you wish to have your ashes scattered somewhere, it is important to discuss your wishes to be scattered ahead of time with the person or persons who will actually have to do the cremation ashes scattering ceremony, as they might want to let your funeral professional assist in the scattering ceremony. Funeral directors can also be very helpful in creating a meaningful and personal ash scattering ceremony that they will customize to fit your families specific desires. The services can be as formal or informal as you like. Scattering services can also be public or private. Again, it is advisable to check for local regulations regarding scattering in a public place-your funeral director can help you with this.
If I am cremated, can I be buried with my spouse even if he or she was in a casket?
Yes — Depending upon the cemetery's policy, you may be able to save a grave space by having the cremains buried on top of the casketed remains of your spouse, or utilize the space provided next to him/her. Many cemeteries allow for multiple cremated remains to be interred in a single grave space.
What do I need to know about income tax when I lose a spouse?
Uncertainty about income tax issues can add to the stress experienced from the death of a spouse. You should meet with your family attorney and/or tax advisor as soon as possible to review your particular tax and estate circumstances. Bring a detailed list of your questions to the meeting. If you do not have an attorney or tax advisor, call the IRS toll-free at 800-829-1040 for answers to specific tax questions.
Is there financial help if I need it?
There are a number of options available, including:
Determine if the deceased person qualifies for any entitlements. Check with the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and with your State Fund. Many people are entitled to get financial assistance with their funeral costs from these agencies if they qualify.
Review all insurance policies the deceased person has, including life insurance. Some life insurance policies have coverage clauses for funeral related costs.
Find local charities providing financial help for funeral expenses. Search for non profit organizations and for churches in your area.
Talk to your funeral director about cremation options - these can be much less expensive depending on your choices.
What funeral services does Emerald Coast Funeral Home provide?
Emerald Coast Funeral Home offers funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services. They also provide financing options and have licensed staff available 24/7.
Are Emerald Coast Funeral Home's facilities accessible?
Yes, the funeral home has a wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, onsite parking, and offers free parking lot facilities. However, it does not have a wheelchair accessible restroom.
What forms of payment are accepted at Emerald Coast Funeral Home?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa for payment.
How does Emerald Coast Funeral Home support families with cremation memorialization?
They offer options like ground burial of urns, bronze memorials or monuments, cremation niches in columbariums, and scattering gardens which provide serene places for reflection.
Can cremated remains be buried with a spouse at Emerald Coast Funeral Home?
Yes, depending on the cemetery's policy, you may be able to have cremated remains buried on top of or next to a casketed spouse in the same grave space. Multiple cremated remains may also be interred in one grave space.
Does Emerald Coast Funeral Home offer assistance with financial help for funeral costs?
Yes, they can guide you through options such as entitlements from Social Security, Veterans Affairs, insurance policies, local charities, and affordable cremation options to help manage funeral expenses.
Are there nearby dining options when visiting Emerald Coast Funeral Home?
Yes, nearby dining options include The Macaron Chef bakery, Sakura sushi & hibachi, Sakura Japanese Grill, Little Caesars Pizza, and Queen of Flavor bakery and smoothie juice bar, all within close proximity for visitors.
What nearby services can assist with wellness or beauty while visiting Emerald Coast Funeral Home?
Nearby wellness and beauty services include Skyla's Beauty and Barber Lounge, Let's Get Chillin Health & Wellness spa, Orchid Nails & Spa, Premiere Nails salon, and Genesis Barber Institute.
How can nearby government and social services support families visiting Emerald Coast Funeral Home?
Nearby services like the Social Security Administration and US Social Security Administration offices can assist with benefit and entitlement questions relevant during funeral planning.
How can visitors reach Emerald Coast Funeral Home for inquiries or support?
You can call their main phone at +1 850-864-3361 or email wecare@emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com. The funeral home is open 24 hours every day, including Federal Holidays.