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.

Robert Gene Zerull, age 83, of Shalimar, Florida, passed away on January 6, 2026. He was born August 17, 1942, in Moline...
01/09/2026

Robert Gene Zerull, age 83, of Shalimar, Florida, passed away on January 6, 2026. He was born August 17, 1942, in Moline, Illinois, to Robert and Zelma Zerull.
Bob lived a life defined by service, independence, patriotism, and devotion to his family. He graduated from Alleman High School in 1960 a...

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01/09/2026
01/09/2026

👀Look who received one of the coveted "Teddys" at today's Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Installation and Award Breakfast!👍 Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel (District 2) was among a handful of community standouts who received a "Teddy" for her work on the Board of County Commissioners and her support of the multi-use path on Okaloosa Island. Pictured with Commissioner Ketchel is the "Teddy" in the flesh, Ted Corcoran, the Chamber's President and CEO.

01/08/2026
01/08/2026
We were honored to be recognized as a recipient of the Finest Funeral Home on the Emerald Coast distinction. 🏆This recog...
01/08/2026

We were honored to be recognized as a recipient of the Finest Funeral Home on the Emerald Coast distinction. 🏆

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to serving families with care and professionalism. We appreciate the trust placed in us by our community. 😊

Dr. Robert Gene Zerull, age 83, of Shalimar, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026.  Funeral services will be Sunday,...
01/08/2026

Dr. Robert Gene Zerull, age 83, of Shalimar, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Emerald Coast Funeral Home. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The family will receive fri...

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William R. “Chip” Cimino Jr., 61, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.Born in Saddlebrook, New...
01/08/2026

William R. “Chip” Cimino Jr., 61, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Born in Saddlebrook, New Jersey, Bill brought light and laughter to those around him throughout his life. A devoted husband to Alice Cimino—the love of his life—Bill shared with her a deep appreciation...

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01/07/2026

View Lillian Edna Oglesby's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

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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.