Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
Wilson Funeral Home stands as the oldest locally owned business in Panama City, Florida, with a legacy spanning over 110 years and five generations of family stewardship. Since our founding in 1910, we have dedicated ourselves to providing compassionate, personalized funeral planning services while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and care. Our offerings include traditional funerals, on-site cremation services, and out-of-town funeral arrangements, all designed to meet the diverse needs of the families we serve. We take pride in our deep-rooted connection to the community, having earned trust through decades of transparent, ethical practices and unwavering support during life's most difficult moments. Our team of licensed professionals combines generational expertise with modern advancements to ensure every service reflects the unique life being honored.From casket selection to memorialization options, including our Seaside Monument Company's granite and marble memorials, we guide families through every step with empathy and professionalism. Our commitment to excellence extends to educational resources on grief support, funeral planning, and the importance of ceremonial traditions. As a family-owned business, we remain dedicated to preserving the values of our founders while adapting to serve contemporary needs. Our facility's historical significance and ongoing community involvement underscore our mission to provide dignified, meaningful tributes that honor legacies and foster healing.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Video Tributes
Monument Sales
Pre-Planning Services
Grief Support
Out-of-Town Funerals
Casket Selection
Memorialization
Veteran Services
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- We offer over 110 years of family-owned funeral service experience in Panama City.
- Our on-site crematory provides convenient, dignified cremation options.
- Seaside Monument Company offers custom granite and marble memorials at our facility.
- Fifth-generation funeral directors combine tradition with modern personalized services.
- We provide comprehensive grief resources and funeral planning guidance.
Services
Traditional Funerals
We offer comprehensive traditional funeral services with visitation, ceremony, and graveside options. Our staff coordinates all elements including casket selection, venue arrangements, and obituary preparation. Families receive personalized guidance through every step of the planning process.
Cremation Services
Our on-site crematory provides direct cremation and memorial service options. We offer cremation caskets, urn selection, and scattering ceremony planning while maintaining strict procedural transparency and dignity throughout the process.
Video Tributes
Custom video tributes combine family photos, music, and personal narratives to honor loved ones. These videos play during services and remain accessible online as lasting family keepsakes preserving cherished memories.
Monument Sales
Seaside Monument Company provides granite and marble monuments, benches, and urns with personalized engravings. Our onsite display helps families select enduring memorials that reflect individual legacies and family heritage.
Pre-Planning Services
Our Director of Advanced Planning assists with pre-arranged funerals, ensuring personal wishes are documented. This service alleviates family decision-making burdens while guaranteeing specific preferences for service type, casket, and memorialization options.
People
Steve Wilson II
Funeral Director
A fourth-generation funeral director with over 50 years of experience, Steve graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science. He served as company president and maintains active community roles in healthcare and religious organizations.
Steve Wilson III
President
Fifth-generation funeral director licensed since 1984, Steve leads the company with a focus on compassionate service. He continues family traditions while implementing modern advancements in funeral care and memorialization.
Kim Wilson Houser
Director of Advanced Planning
Kim specializes in pre-planning services, combining personal touch with professional expertise. As a third-generation funeral service professional, she provides empathetic guidance for families arranging future needs.
Laura Beth Wilson Pierson
Funeral Director
The fifth-generation funeral director in the Wilson family, Laura Beth brings contemporary perspective to traditional practices. She graduated with mortuary science credentials and continues the family legacy of compassionate care.
Tony Houser
Monument Dealer
Owner of Seaside Monument Company, Tony provides memorialization solutions with competitive pricing. His expertise in granite and marble craftsmanship ensures lasting tributes that honor individual legacies through personalized designs.
Questions
What funeral services does Wilson Funeral Home offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, video tributes, pre-planning options, monument sales, and veteran-specific services with personalized memorialization.
Can I plan a funeral in advance with Wilson Funeral Home?
Yes, our Director of Advanced Planning helps families arrange pre-planned funerals with customizable options to ensure your wishes are honored.
Do you have an on-site crematory?
Yes, we operate an on-site crematory to provide convenient, dignified cremation services while maintaining strict procedural oversight.
What memorialization options are available?
Seaside Monument Company offers granite/marble monuments, urns, benches, and personalized keepsakes for lasting remembrance at our facility.
How can I access grief support resources?
We provide grief articles, community support guidance, and memorialization ideas through our website and in-person consultations.
Are video tributes included in funeral services?
Yes, we create customized video tributes using family photos and music, shown during services and available online for future viewing.
