"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it." -Unknown

Those who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty deserve prestigious honor. At Family-Funeral & Cremation, we pledge to dignify veterans while respecting the wishes of their loved ones. 

By providing discounted pricing and special touches for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and their family members, we are dedicated to ensuring members of the armed forces receive the honorable funeral ceremony they earned by serving this country. We have fostered an extraordinary relationship with the Department of Veteran Affairs and offer many benefits and honors fit for service members' funerals. 

These benefits include:

• a military funeral honors ceremony, which is conducted by two or more uniformed service members, with at least one member of the veteran’s branch of service. 
• folding and presenting of a burial flag to the next of kin 
• a headstone or cemetery marker at no cost 
• the playing of the Taps 

Additionally, service members are entitled to a burial at a national veteran's cemetery or a monetary benefit towards burial at a private cemetery.

Family-Funeral & Cremation is proud to orchestrate many burial ceremonies at the Barrancas National Cemetery, which encompasses 94.9 beautiful acres within the Naval Air Station Pensacola. 

Burial at Barrancas National Cemetery is open to: 

• all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable
• A Veteran's spouse, widow or widower, minor dependent children*, and under certain conditions, unmarried adult children with disabilities
• Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty or who die while on training duty, or were eligible for retired pay

*Eligible spouses and children may be buried even if they predecease the Veteran

Our funeral staff is trained with a deep understanding of proper methods to create a dignified memorial service for members of the armed forces, and honor veterans based on traditions ingrained by their unique military branches.
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For more information on how we can assist you and your family, please call us anytime at (850) 466-5440.  

When preparing for the funeral of a loved one and a friend, it is important to keep manners and decorum top of mind. While the occasion is meant to help you process your grief, behaving offensively may interrupt the process for others.  

To avoid stepping on any toes, it may be helpful to adhere to the following guidelines. 

What to say when you're at a loss for words. 

When speaking to close loved ones to the bereaved, you may feel pressure to say the exact right thing. Take this pressure off and focus on being sincere. When you overexert condolences, you may appear ingenuine and more insensitive than if you had not said a word. 
 
Instead, share a fond memory of the deceased and make it short and sweet. The more you say, the more room you make for mistakes, inadverdantly saying something that comes off as insensitive. 

Keep it simple! Stating something like, “My thoughts are with you,” or “I’m sorry for your loss,” shows your support without overdoing it. 

For information on funeral planning, click here or call us anytime at (850) 466-5440. 

Family-Funeral & Cremation is proud to be Pensacola's premier affordable cremation service. Today, nearly 40% of individuals opt for cremation for themselves or their loved ones. We have compiled a list of three benefits for choosing cremation over traditional burial. 

1) Cremation is cost-effective
With today's average funeral costing upward of $10,000, it's no wonder cremations have risen in popularity. Because cremation eliminates the need for a casket or vault, a burial plot and embalming services, the total cost for funeral services is decreased. 

At Family-Funeral & Cremation, we offer transparent, up-front pricing for our cremation services at a fraction of the average cost. 

2) Cremation offers endless possibilities for memorializing
In recent years, there has been an influx of unique options meant to memorialize those who have been cremated. Along with having cremated remains buried, scattered in a meaningful location or displayed at home in an heirloom urn, individuals can also opt to have their ashes planted as a memorial tree,  grown into a coral reef, locked into an hourglass, displayed as a firework show, mixed with paint to create a beautiful portrait, or even launched into space! 

3) Cremation is more environmentally-friendly 
Including saving land space, electing to be cremated can reduce your ecological footprint in other ways. First, there are less harmful chemicals, like formaldehyde, emitted into the environment from the embalming process. Cremation also saves trees by eliminating the need for wood used in caskets. 

To learn more about cremation options, contact Family-Funeral & Cremation at   (850) 466-5440. 

​In the wake of a death, it can be challenging to adequately encapsulate deep feelings of sympathy and sorrow in words. Sending flowers to the bereaved is a tried-and-true method of expressing love and support, but it is important to be aware of the messages that specific flowers symbolize. 
 
We’ve compiled a list of the five most popular funeral flowers and their meanings, so you can express the emotions that are hard to put into words. 

In this day and age, planning a funeral has become quite costly. In fact, since 1986, the price of an average funeral has jumped a whopping 225%. With funeral prices rising exponentially each year, families can expect to spend nearly $10,000 to celebrate the life of their loved one.  

At Family-Funeral & Cremation, we work hard to ensure our funeral services are cost-effective, competitive and transparent. 

According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the funeral services offered by Family-Funeral & Cremation cost only a fraction of the 2017 national average.
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See our breakdown of the cost comparison below. 

Unfortunately, many families overspend hundreds to thousands of dollars while funeral planning.  

After a loved one passes, many funeral details must be tended to within 24 hours. In the midst of grieving, families are forced to make emotionally charged, costly arrangements. 

At Family-Funeral & Cremation, we encourage individuals to pre-arrange their own funerals, locking in today’s prices tomorrow. 
 
By pre-arranging your funeral, you can eliminate the risk of your family making unnecessary purchases based in grief and ease the stress that comes with making on-the-spot decisions. 
 
Our pre-planning services can realistically reduce future out-of-pocket funeral expenses by at least 50-70%, with no interest payments as low as $25.00 per month. 

For more information on our pricing call us anytime at 850-466-5440. Read more about our pre-planning services here. 

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