Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory

Business Details

14 Years

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Emergency

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Family-Owned Funeral Services in Northwest Florida

At Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory & Crematory, we take pride in being a family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized services during times of loss. Our team, led by owners Joel Davis and Travis Watkins, brings decades of combined experience in funeral directing, ensuring every detail is handled with care and integrity. We serve Holmes, Okaloosa, and Walton counties through our five full-service locations in Bonifay, Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Fort Walton Beach, and Miramar Beach. Our commitment to personalized service and family values sets us apart from corporate funeral homes, focusing on meaningful tributes that celebrate each life uniquely. We offer comprehensive services including traditional funerals, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and pre-planning options, all tailored to meet individual cultural, religious, and personal preferences.

Our licensed staff works directly with families to create dignified, memorable services while providing ongoing grief support for up to a year after a loss. With 24/7 availability and multiple locations, we ensure accessibility and immediate assistance whenever needed. Our reputation for excellence is reflected in numerous testimonials highlighting our professionalism, attention to detail, and compassionate approach. We maintain transparency in all operations, offering clear pricing and guidance without hidden fees. As active members of the communities we serve, we continually strive to uphold the trust families place in us during their most difficult moments.

Services

Funeral Services Cremation Services Pre-Planning Memorial Ceremonies Veterans Services Grief Support Casket Selection Urn Jewelry Graveside Services Columbarium Options

Details

Year established: 2012

Highlights and features

Family-owned with 12 years of personalized service excellence
Offer customized funeral, cremation, and memorial ceremonies
24/7 licensed professionals available for immediate assistance
Serve five Florida counties with multiple convenient locations
Provide year-long grief support following every service

What people say

Compassionate and professional Seamless process during difficult time Beautiful personalized tributes 24/7 availability and support Year-long grief support provided

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Services

Funeral Services

We provide traditional funeral services with customizable options for visitation, viewing, and graveside ceremonies. Our team coordinates all aspects including venue preparation, officiant arrangements, and obituary publication. Families receive guidance on legal documentation and memorialization choices while selecting from our curated casket collections. Services accommodate religious, cultural, and personal preferences with both public and private ceremony options available.

Cremation Services

Our cremation services offer flexible memorialization solutions with or without traditional ceremonies. We provide pre-cremation viewings, memorial services at various locations, and urn selection from our jewelry and keepsake collection. Families receive guidance on scattering options, columbarium placement, and cemetery interment while choosing from multiple cremation package tiers to suit different needs and budgets.

Pre-Planning

We help families create detailed pre-need plans that document personal wishes and alleviate future decision-making burdens. Our pre-planning process includes service customization, cost estimation, and legal documentation with options for pre-funding through insurance or trust arrangements. We provide informational resources and consultation to ensure all preferences regarding burial, cremation, and memorialization are clearly recorded.

Veterans Services

Specialized services for veterans include military funeral honors, flag presentation, and headstone procurement through VA programs. We coordinate with local VFW posts and American Legion chapters to provide rifle salutes and TAPS performances. Our staff assists with documentation to secure burial benefits at national cemeteries while offering personalized tributes recognizing military service and achievements.

Grief Support

Our ongoing grief support program delivers daily email messages for one year following a loss, providing comfort and coping strategies. We connect families with local support groups and counseling resources while offering personalized follow-up through anniversary remembrances and check-in calls. Our approach combines digital resources with traditional support methods to accommodate different healing timelines and preferences.

People

Joel Davis

Owner & Funeral Director

With over 15 years in funeral services, Joel Davis combines compassionate leadership with personalized care. He oversees all operations while conducting graveside services and mentoring staff across locations. His ministry background enhances spiritual support during ceremonies.

Travis Watkins

Owner & Funeral Director

Travis Watkins brings 12 years of experience in pre-planning and veteran services. He manages Fort Walton Beach operations while specializing in military honors and community outreach programs that connect with local veterans organizations.

Malachi Perkins

Funeral Director

Certified funeral director Malachi Perkins has served families since 2018. He specializes in cremation arrangements and personalized service coordination, known for his attentive listening skills and detailed approach during arrangement conferences.

Hilda Davis

Family Services Coordinator

Hilda Davis provides compassionate support to grieving families with 18 years of experience. She manages administrative operations while offering personalized follow-up care and coordinating grief support programs.

Casey

Funeral Service Assistant

Casey assists with all aspects of service preparation and facility management. With five years in the industry, they specialize in memorial program design and personalized tribute creation that reflects each individual's life story.

Questions

What funeral service options do you offer?

We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services with customizable options for visitation, viewing, and personalized tributes.

Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?

Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services including documentation of wishes, cost estimation, and pre-funding options through insurance or trust arrangements.

Do you provide veterans funeral benefits?

We coordinate military funeral honors, VA headstones, and flag presentation services while assisting with documentation to secure veterans' burial benefits.

What grief support resources are available?

Our grief support includes daily email messages for one year, local support group connections, and personalized follow-up care through anniversary remembrances.

Are you available for emergency services?

Yes, we provide 24/7 immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and transportation services available at all hours through our multiple locations.

How do I choose between burial and cremation?

Our directors explain all options considering personal preferences, religious beliefs, and budget factors while providing detailed information about environmental impact and memorialization choices.

Reviews (6)

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Jo S.

Sep 22, 2021 Report

I am so grateful to Joel and his mom for taking such great care of us during my husbands cremation. We are new to the area and they treated us with so much dignity and support through the most difficult time. They were so kind and compassionate, I was able to be with my husband until the last minutes of his journey and that gave me such comfort by letting us all be there with him. Joel especially had so much patients with me and my requests. I would highly recommend Davis Watkins.

Amy W.

Feb 01, 2021 Report

It's more than a year later, and I continue to be grateful for the way Davis-Watkins supported me through such a difficult time. I love the free daily emails with inspiration and grief support. This whole experience has made me assess the way our society views death. It doesn't have to be a negative experience, and healing is a lifelong journey. If I didn't live so far away, I would stop by to say hello to these lovely folks.

Gtoyn

Sep 18, 2020 Report

While they were kind and professional. I didnt appreciate the guilt trip and hard pressure sales tactics. They insisted we had to embalm, not true if you have a closed casket service. They insisted we had to order their casket and vault, even though we ordered ours from Costco. When we insisted we were doing it anyway, we were told we had to have it delivered 3 days before the services, We were told it would likely be damaged in shipping, and we were taking a big risk for not ordering it from them. Costco was $1000 for the casket, they were charging $4900. Costco charged $1300 for the vault

Annie D.

Aug 16, 2019 Report

Davis-Watkins was phenomenal during a time of great loss for our family and friends. Heather and Travis were courteous, efficient, and respectful - and made our father's cremation special. I highly recommend their services.

Agnes Davis

Jan 02, 2018 Report

Travis & staff provided more care & concern than I could have ever imagined during the passing of our loved one. He was very patient & addressed every question & concern that was presented.

Beverly Q.

Aug 19, 2017 Report

Even though the circumstances that bring one here are not good, all of the staff here is great. From picking up the body, through the consultation and advising on options, to the service itself, everyone here was very kind, compassionate, respectful and helpful. The customer service was very personal and never felt pushy or sales like. They were very accepting of changes that were made after the initial decisions. Their customer service is very prompt and courteous. The facility is very nice and professional.