Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in Fernandina Beach
Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors have served the Fernandina Beach community since 1931, rooted in a tradition of compassionate care and respect for every family we assist. Our historic facility, the John Denham Palmer House, has been meticulously preserved since its construction in 1891, offering a dignified setting for honoring lives lived. With over 90 years of local experience, our licensed professionals specialize in personalized funeral planning, cremation services, and veterans' benefits coordination.We maintain a 24/7 commitment to emergency response and provide pre-planning consultations to alleviate future burdens for families. Recognized as Nassau County's oldest continuous funeral service provider, we combine historical integrity with modern service standards to meet diverse cultural, religious, and personal needs.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation
Veterans Services
Pre-Planning
Details
- Year established: 1931
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 emergency response with staff available at all times.
- Our facility houses Nassau County's only on-site crematorium.
- Specialized expertise in veterans' burial benefits and military honors.
- Historic preservation combined with modern, personalized service options.
- Licensed directors with decades of combined local experience.
Associations and certifications
- National Register of Historic Places
Services
Funeral Services
We create personalized funeral ceremonies that honor individual lives while respecting cultural, religious, and family preferences. Our experienced directors guide families through every decision, from venue selection to officiant coordination. With historic facilities and modern amenities, we ensure dignified services that reflect each person's unique legacy.
Cremation
Our on-site crematorium provides families with cremation options that maintain dignity and respect. We offer traditional cremation with memorial services, direct cremation, and viewing options using rental caskets. Our staff explains all choices while ensuring compliance with state regulations and family wishes.
Veterans Services
We specialize in veterans' burial benefits coordination, including military funeral honors, flag presentations, and VA documentation assistance. Our staff understands the unique needs of military families and ensures proper recognition through rifle volleys, Taps performances, and personalized tributes.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document their final wishes while alleviating decision-making burdens for loved ones. We provide comprehensive consultations covering service options, budgeting, and legal documentation to create customized plans that reflect personal preferences.
People
John H. Heard
Licensed Funeral Director
A Florida and Georgia licensed funeral director since 1974, John H. Heard has dedicated over 50 years to serving Nassau County families with compassionate expertise.
Kyle Adkins
Licensed Funeral Director
A third-generation funeral director since 2015, Kyle Adkins brings 30+ years of mortuary experience and Georgia roots to his compassionate service in Fernandina Beach.
Robert C. Smith
Licensed Funeral Director
With 35+ years of local service since 1989, Robert C. Smith combines Florida-native perspective and mortuary science expertise to support grieving families.
Jacob D. Mckinney
Accounts Manager
A Fernandina Beach native since 2013, Jacob McKinney manages financial arrangements with professionalism and community understanding developed through decades of local service.
Mary Parker Wood
Insurance Administrator
As insurance administrator since 2010, Mary Parker Wood provides Jacksonville-area expertise in navigating insurance matters for families during difficult times.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, veterans' honors, and customized memorial options tailored to family preferences and cultural traditions.
Do you have 24/7 emergency availability?
Yes, our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and emergency needs.
What veterans' benefits do you coordinate?
We help families obtain military honors, flag presentations, and government-provided burial benefits for eligible veterans.
Can I pre-plan a funeral service?
Yes, we offer pre-planning consultations to document your wishes and reduce future burdens for your loved ones.
Do you have an on-site crematorium?
We operate Nassau County's only on-site crematorium, ensuring your loved one remains in our care throughout the process.
