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Do I Really Need to Attend the Funeral?
Your presence is important. If there is any way possible, please, just be there. When a child is born it is a life changing event for the parents, siblings and grandparents at the very least. It may also be a life changing event for the kindergarten teacher five years in the future. Bottom line, life matters. When a l...READ MORE
General
Where Should I Send My Condolences?
Condolences do matter and timing is important. Do not put off contacting your friend to express your sympathy. Options and opportunities may have changes over the decades, but the importance of reaching out to those suffering a loss has not. A call or a written note is always just right. Social media is just fine unde...READ MORE
General
Why Plan Your Funeral in Advance?
We buried my dad last week. My dad’s funeral would have been just a little more than $8,000 not counting the luncheon or cemetery space. However, thanks to his pre-need funeral plan that he prepared 18 years ago at the funeral home, we got it for $5,000 and some change. Saving money wasn’t necessarily what motivated hi...READ MORE
Pre-need
Who Should Record my Funeral Wishes?
There is a woman who once thought that she’d like to have a hologram made of her wearing an Obi-Wan Kenobi robe for her funeral. Her four sons grew up during the Star Wars era and similar to Obi-Wan, she would love to pass along the wisdom she acquired over her lifetime to those she loves. And yes, she would also like...READ MORE
Funerals
When the Soul Leaves the Body … Reacting to a Sudden Unexpected Death
Sometimes, if you are open to it, you can receive amazing information in the most unlikely ways. For example, there was a driver who was taking a woman to the airport when she received the news that a family member had died. The woman gasped and her driver, who was from another culture, asked if she was okay. Normally...READ MORE
Grief
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Emerald Coast Funeral Home
| 161 Racetrack Road NW
| Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
| Tel: 850-864-3361
| Fax: 850-864-3361
| Directions
| 161 Racetrack Road NW
| Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
| Tel: 850-864-3361
| Fax: 850-864-3361
| Directions
You are welcome to call us any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience.
161 Racetrack Road NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
850-864-3361
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