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Funeral home · Tallahassee, FL

Beggs Funeral Home

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Beggs Funeral Homes operates two chapels in North Florida—one in Monticello and one in Tallahassee—serving families since 1886. The provider is an independent family business now in its fifth generation of funeral service, with staff experienced in planning funeral services that honor personal preferences, budgets, cultures, and religions.

Independent, family-owned
Beggs Funeral Home, TallahasseePhoto: Maria Bochnia
Beggs Funeral Home, TallahasseePhoto: Robert Banach
Beggs Funeral Home, TallahasseePhoto: Maria Bochnia
Beggs Funeral Home, TallahasseePhoto: Maria Bochnia
Starting price
$150
Ownership
Independent, family-owned
Established
1886

About Beggs Funeral Home

Beggs Funeral Homes has served families with compassion and understanding since 1886, beginning as a family legacy that continues into its fifth generation. The funeral home operates two locations—the Monticello Chapel and the Apalachee Chapel in Tallahassee—with a staff that includes funeral directors, office managers, and grief support services. The provider emphasizes preplanning assistance and personalized service arrangements tailored to individual preferences, cultures, budgets, and religious traditions.

Beggs Funeral Home prices

Price list published

Service prices
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead$2,580
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation$470
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony$662
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service$662
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)$327
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)$327
Direct Cremation$2,955
Embalming$1,032
Dressing and Casketing$150

At $150, this is below the typical national range of $1,000–$3,000 for direct cremation.

Prices are estimates and change. Providers must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule — always confirm directly.

Services offered

  • Cremation
  • Funeral homes
  • Prepaid funeral

Who you’ll work with

  • Edward C. 'Ted' Beggs

    Funeral Director / Fifth Generation Owner

    Graduate of Gupton Jones College

    Son of William Turner Beggs and fifth generation funeral service professional. Member of Masons and Shriners, member at Madison First Methodist Church in Madison, Florida. Avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, piloting airboat, golf, traveling, and RV camping. Married with wife Carol, daughter, sons, and grandson.

  • William 'Billy' Johnson

    Funeral Director

    Graduate of Liberty University and Florida State College

    Grew up in Gainesville, Florida and attended the University of Florida. Managed and owned funeral homes in Gainesville and Ocala before moving to Tallahassee to work with the Beggs family.

  • Mildred Bochnia

    Office Manager

    Born and raised in Madison, FL. Mother and grandmother who moved to Tallahassee in 1980. Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. With Beggs Funeral Home since January 2004. Enjoys traveling and helping families in need.

  • Danica Baggett

    Staff

    Born to Nevin and Troy Baggett and raised in Monticello, Florida. Alumnus of Aucilla Christian Academy, class of 2025. Enjoys sketching, painting, sewing, canning, swimming, fishing and outdoor activities. Active member of Renewed Life Outreach Center in Greenville, Florida.

  • Freddie 'Porky' Bochnia

    Part-time Staff

    Born and raised in Madison, FL. Moved to Tallahassee in 2009. Proud father and grandfather. Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Loves gardening and spending time with family.

  • Andrew 'Andy' Creel

    Grief Support / Retired Chaplain

    B.A. in Christianity (Mercer University), M. Div. and Th. M. (The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary)

    Grew up in Atlanta metro area. Retired pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Jefferson County, Florida (since 1987) and retired hospice chaplain. Married to Martha with three children and four grandchildren.

  • Grace

    Certified Grief Therapy Dog

    Certified Grief Therapy Dog

    Five-year-old golden retriever and fur baby of Billy Johnson. Meets with families to comfort people in their time of need. Visits hospice and hospital patients. Avid swimmer and surrogate mother to nine adopted kittens.

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

  • Christian
  • Protestant
  • Methodist
  • Baptist
  • Latter-day Saints (LDS)

Where is Beggs Funeral Home?

3322 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL

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Beggs Funeral Home reviews

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What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to Beggs Funeral Home: a typical cremation price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

  • Transfer of the deceased into the provider's care
  • The cremation itself and crematory fee
  • A basic cremation container
  • Return of the ashes to the family
  • Filing of required permits and paperwork

Usually extra

  • A viewing, visitation, or memorial ceremony (that's a full-service cremation)
  • An urn beyond the basic container
  • Certified copies of the death certificate
  • Flowers, obituary notices, or catering

Frequently asked questions

How much does basic services of the director, staff, and overhead cost at Beggs Funeral Home?

Beggs Funeral Home lists basic services of the director, staff, and overhead at $2,580. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does use of facilities and staff for viewing/visitation cost at Beggs Funeral Home?

Beggs Funeral Home lists use of facilities and staff for viewing/visitation at $470. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does use of facilities and staff for funeral ceremony cost at Beggs Funeral Home?

Beggs Funeral Home lists use of facilities and staff for funeral ceremony at $662. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

What services does Beggs Funeral Home offer?

Beggs Funeral Home offers cremation, funeral homes and prepaid, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Beggs Funeral Home located?

Beggs Funeral Home is located at 3322 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Beggs Funeral Home give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.

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