Wylie-Baxley Funeral HomeObituaries · Merritt Island, FL

Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home was established in 1894 and served as the only funeral home in central Brevard County for over 70 years. The funeral home is part of the Dignity Memorial network.

The funeral home provides coordination for military funeral honors, working directly with veterans cemeteries and government agencies to arrange flag presentations, honor guards, and the playing of "Taps" for eligible veterans. Staff assist families with accessing Department of Veterans Affairs burial benefits and can arrange for government-furnished headstones or markers.

Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 1360 N Courtenay Pkwy in Merritt Island, FL 32953, within Brevard County. Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Merritt Island and the surrounding Brevard County area, Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home welcomes families from across Florida and neighboring regions.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home at (321) 452-6565 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 1360 N Courtenay Pkwy in Merritt Island; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.