Who We Are

Lakeland Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens takes great pride in its reputation of being the leading funeral service provider in our community. Our family and staff are dedicated to ensuring that each funeral reflects the unique life of the deceased and, at the same time, is meaningful and supportive for those left behind. We offer creative ideas and options to help tailor your arrangements to suit you and your family, and we take care of all the complex details for you.

Our staff of professional funeral directors have years of experience compassionately caring for families at the most difficult time of their lives. Our goal is to assist the family in their selection of a fitting tribute to their loved one. We offer families the choice of earth burial, cremation, aboveground entombment and other memorial options that meet the family's needs. We have designed our web site to answer many of the funeral service questions that people typically have. Please call or e-mail us if you have any additional questions or comments about our firm or any aspect of funeral service.

Our Valued Staff

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  Pamela E. Reynolds, Managing Partner - Funeral Director

  Pam 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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  Rick Clark, Funeral Director

  Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer since 1974. Part of the Emerald Coast family since 2007. Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in Florida and licensed in Missouri since 1974. Served a 4 year term as Pemiscot County Coroner in Missouri, along with being active in community and civic affairs.
  
  
  
  
  

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  Doug Crowe, Funeral Director

  Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer since 1998. Part of the Emerald Coast family since 2008. Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in both Florida and Georgia. Member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Georgia Funeral Directors Association, and the National Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team. Former winner of the Richard B. Stewart Scholarship for embalmers presented by the Georgia Embalming Academy.

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  Kevin Watts, Location Manager - Funeral Director

  Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer since 1990. Part of the Emerald Coast family since 2006. Experienced funeral director, embalmer and restorative artist in Boston and Cape Cod, MA since 1988 and Fort Walton Beach, FL since 2006. Extensive experience in International Shipping of remains. Prior active duty 4 years U. S. Coast Guard as a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer & USCG Special Ceremonial Detail. 1991 graduate of Mount Ida College, Newton, MA. Part of the private forensic investigation team that re-opened the "Boston Strangler Case", 2000 & 2001. 13 year Member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

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  W. M. 'Skip' Borders, Funeral Assistant

  Skip comes to us after retiring as an airline pilot. He graduated from the University of Tampa's School of Business and in addition has over 15 years experience in the Funeral Industry. Presently he is attending St. Petersburg College of Funeral Services and is a Florida Licensed Apprentice.

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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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  Darlene Day, Advanced Planning Counselor

  8 years experience as a Pre-Need Counselor. Part of the Emerald Coast family for 7 years.