Emerald Coast Funeral Home & Reception Center

Emerald Coast Funeral Home & Reception Center Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible.

At Emerald Coast Funeral Home, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home, a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well. 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.

Charlotte Ann Hanson, age 88, passed away at her home in Fort Walton Beach Florida on Saturday, February 21, 2026.She wa...
02/23/2026

Charlotte Ann Hanson, age 88, passed away at her home in Fort Walton Beach Florida on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
She was born in Sullivan, Missouri, to Elsie Deutschman. They moved to Saint Louis where she became stepdaughter to Elmer Calvert.
Charlotte was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother,...

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Our firm traces its roots back, deep into the 20th century, when our first facility was dedicated. Many years later, thi...
02/23/2026

Our firm traces its roots back, deep into the 20th century, when our first facility was dedicated. Many years later, this location has seen renovations and changes, but has always been and will continue to be an integral part of this community.

Over the years, the original mission of the firm hasn't changed. We have always intended to provide the best, most professional services, complemented by the finest products. Today, we pride ourselves on being current with the major changes in funeral service trends - and bring those innovations and memorialization options to our client families with integrity and insight.

02/21/2026
James Pearson, 79, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away February 14, 2026. Please keep the Pearson family in your ...
02/20/2026

James Pearson, 79, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away February 14, 2026. Please keep the Pearson family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Rodney Andrew Hughes, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, ...
02/20/2026

Rodney Andrew Hughes, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Fort Walton Beach Rehabilitation Center in Florida. Born on June 18, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rodney was the beloved eldest child of Andrew and Velma Hughes. His e...

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On Monday, February 16, 2026, We hosted the Eglin Air Force Base Security Forces Unit to say goodbye to SSgt Ryan A. Pri...
02/20/2026

On Monday, February 16, 2026, We hosted the Eglin Air Force Base Security Forces Unit to say goodbye to SSgt Ryan A. Privett at Emerald Coast Funeral Home. The funeral coach, with family following departed the funeral home headed to Lucedale, MS for his final journey, on the way at the Florida/Alabama state line the funeral coach had a blowout tire.

❤️Special thanks to our Crematory Operator who was driving the funeral coach for taking control of the situation. Thank you Tyler Retzloff for your quick thinking and expertise in taking care of our families in time of need.

It is with great honor and respect that we would like to give a shout out to the Alabama State Troopers (Trooper Peoples), Baldwin County Sheriff’s office and of course the Rosinton Fire/Rescue crew and their families for all their care and support during a dignified transport of one of our fallen soldiers and brethren. During transport the hearse was met with an unexpected blow out crossing the Florida/ Alabama state line.

Through great care and compassion, as well as swift action, they came together and assisted us and the family in getting back on the road, providing safety while repairs were made. Afterwards we were left with a heartfelt, personal, and beautiful sendoff of sirens and es**rt back on our journey.

In acts like these, it truly shows that family and community are far reaching and that in the act of our service, no heart goes untouched. May we all be reminded of the impact that we have on our communities all over the world as well as their impact on us each and every day. ❤️

Planning ahead is an act of love. Education empowers families to make thoughtful choices that bring clarity and peace of...
02/19/2026

Planning ahead is an act of love. Education empowers families to make thoughtful choices that bring clarity and peace of mind. Contact us to learn more about pre planning.

02/19/2026

February challenge! 😁 Share one way you honor someone meaningful in your life—through a tradition, a memory, or an act of kindness.

Jay Jacob Silbert, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Fort Walton Beach, FL.Born on August 20, 1937,...
02/18/2026

Jay Jacob Silbert, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Born on August 20, 1937, in Miami Florida, Jay lived a full and adventurous life marked by devotion to family, dedication to his profession, and a deep love for the outdoors.

A registered...

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Mary Josephine Vinquist, age 79, passed away January 31, 2026, peacefully at her home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.She ...
02/18/2026

Mary Josephine Vinquist, age 79, passed away January 31, 2026, peacefully at her home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
She was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 25th, 1946, to Gregory and Mary Louise Wooton.

Before meeting her husband of 57 years, Donald Vinquist, she worked for the VA vol...

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At Emerald Coast Funeral Home, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home—a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well. 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.