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.

Richard Lee Kerwood, age 55, of Fort Walton Beach Florida, passed away on February 27th, 2026 was born on January 30th 1...
03/02/2026

Richard Lee Kerwood, age 55, of Fort Walton Beach Florida, passed away on February 27th, 2026 was born on January 30th 1971 to parents James and Ellen Kerwood.

He will be remembered for his love of fishing, his family and most of all his children. He is predeceased his parents James and Elle...

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Edward F. Hanson Jr., age 89, passed away on Monday, March 2,2026 just nine days after the loss of his beloved wife, Cha...
03/02/2026

Edward F. Hanson Jr., age 89, passed away on Monday, March 2,2026 just nine days after the loss of his beloved wife, Charlotte. He was born in Saint Louis, Missouri to Edward and Honey Hanson. A proud son of Saint Louis, he carried his love for his hometown everywhere he went. He rarely missed a cha...

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Educational guide about Cremation✔️ What Families Should Know:Choosing cremation is a deeply personal decision, and many...
03/02/2026

Educational guide about Cremation

✔️ What Families Should Know:
Choosing cremation is a deeply personal decision, and many families have questions about what it involves. Here’s a simple, guide to help you understand the process:

❓What Is Cremation?
Cremation is a respectful process that reduces the body to ashes using heat. Families may choose it for personal, spiritual, environmental, or financial reasons.

❓Why Families Choose Cremation
Flexibility in memorial services — hold a service before or after cremation.

❓Personalization — options for scattering, keepsake urns, memorial jewelry, or placing ashes in a meaningful location.

❓Eco‑friendly options — biodegradable urns and green scattering choices.

❓Affordability — often a more cost‑conscious alternative to traditional burial.

If you’d like to learn more about cremation services or memorial options, please contact us anytime.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mrs. Kathleen "Kathy" Steverson, age 70, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. An o...
03/02/2026

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mrs. Kathleen "Kathy" Steverson, age 70, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. An obituary and service information will be forthcoming.

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Charles Rex Whitney (1971 - 2026) passed away on February 18, 2026, with his family by his side in Miramar Beach, FL. Ca...
03/02/2026

Charles Rex Whitney (1971 - 2026) passed away on February 18, 2026, with his family by his side in Miramar Beach, FL. Called Rex by his friends and family, he was known for his sense of humor, love of cars and food, and his willingness to help anyone in need. Rex is survived by his children Nicholas...

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Roberta "Bobbie" Patricia Carroll, 85, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away February 26, 2026. A complete obituary...
02/27/2026

Roberta "Bobbie" Patricia Carroll, 85, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away February 26, 2026. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the Carroll family in your thoughts and prayers.

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We are grateful for the trust families place in us. Their words of appreciation inspire us to continue serving with hear...
02/27/2026

We are grateful for the trust families place in us. Their words of appreciation inspire us to continue serving with heart and purpose.

Patricia D Morgan, know at "Pat", passed away peacefully at her son's home in Fisco, Texas February 22, 2026. She was bo...
02/25/2026

Patricia D Morgan, know at "Pat", passed away peacefully at her son's home in Fisco, Texas February 22, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1934, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Pat attended nursing school in Wichita Falls and worked as an LPN when she met MSgt Owen O. Morgan Jr. They married after a brief c...

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Juan Anguiano, age 90, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. A Celebration of Life will b...
02/25/2026

Juan Anguiano, age 90, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date with a full obituary. Please keep the Anguiano Family in your thoughts and prayers.

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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

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161 Racetrack Road Northwest
Fort Walton Beach, FL
32547

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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.