Emerald Coast Funeral Home

Veteran services at Emerald Coast Funeral Home

Emerald Coast Funeral Home serves veteran families in Fort Walton Beach, FL with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Emerald Coast Funeral Home offers services specifically tailored to honor military service members and veterans. Their website lists "Veteran Funeral Services" as a key offering, indicating a specialization in arranging dignified tributes for those who have served." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,165 for basic burial and $3,590 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorialization, veteran funeral service, and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Emerald Coast Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,590. That places direct cremation roughly 125% above the Florida median ($1,595). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Barrancas National Cemetery Annex in FL, approximately 41 miles from Emerald Coast Funeral Home. Emerald Coast Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Florida has approximately 1,014 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Emerald Coast Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Emerald Coast Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,590. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.

Where is Emerald Coast Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Emerald Coast Funeral Home is located at 161 Racetrack Rd. NW in Fort Walton Beach, FL. You can reach the home at (850) 864-3361. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Emerald Coast Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Emerald Coast Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral service, memorialization, immediate need assistance, veteran funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Emerald Coast Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Emerald Coast Funeral Home offers services specifically tailored to honor military service members and veterans. Their website lists "Veteran Funeral Services" as a key offering, indicating a specialization in arranging dignified tributes for those who have served.

What sets Emerald Coast Funeral Home apart

Hosts an Annual Christmas Memorial Service at their chapel, open to all families in the community.
Offers 24/7 availability of licensed funeral directors for immediate assistance and guidance.
Specializes in Veteran Funeral Services, providing tailored arrangements for military service members.
Provides personalized memorialization options, including Legacy Touch Keepsakes and online tributes for remote participation.
Traces its roots deep into the 20th century, maintaining a long-standing presence and active involvement in the Fort Walton Beach community.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorialization

★Veteran Funeral Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Caskets & Urns Catalog

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Sanctuary

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veteran Funeral Services

EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral

The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

Begin Veteran Estate Settlement

How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.