Veteran services at Emerald Coast Funeral Home
Emerald Coast Funeral Home serves veteran families in Fort Walton Beach, FL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorialization, veteran funeral service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Emerald Coast Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,590. That places direct cremation roughly 125% above the Florida median ($1,595). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Barrancas National Cemetery Annex in FL, about 41 miles from Emerald Coast Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 1,014 funeral homes in Florida. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Emerald Coast Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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.
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How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.