Who We Are
Who We Are
Our staff of professionals has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. Each comes to us because we are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.
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When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
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Our History
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.
Our Valued Staff
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Pamela Reynolds, Managing Partner and Funeral DirectorPam is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Virginia and Florida. She served at Kent Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Panama City before coming to Emerald Coast Funeral Home. Pam graduated from John Tyler Mortuary Program in Virginia. She is a former owner of a funeral home and former school teacher. "I am dedicated to seeing that all of our families are served with dignity and compassion." Pam attends Destin Worship Center, is on the board of Rotary and active in civic events.
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Gill Carlson, Assistant Managing Partner -
Dwight Johnson, Funeral DirectorLicensed Funeral Director/Embalmer since 1994. Part of the McLaughlin family since 1992. Also honored to have served families at the Little Chapel Funeral Home as well as Twin Cities Funeral Home, Niceville, FL. Graduated from Bishop State College of Mortuary Science in Mobile, Alabama. Honorably served and retired in 1991, with 24 years Active Military service in the USAF. He attends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he served a two-year mission for the church before joining the Military.
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Joan Young, Aftercare Specialist
8 years experience as a Pre-Need Counselor. Founder of the Okaloosa County Chapter of Compassionate Friends, a group dedicated to assisting families following the death of a child. Part of the Emerald Coast family since 2000.
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Bethany Krenkel, Assistant Administrator -
Darlene Day, Pre-Need CounselorTen years experience as a Pre-Need Counselor. Part of the Emerald Coast family for 9 years.
