How much does cremation cost in Charleston?
Cheapest Option $795 Charleston Cremation Center
Average Cremation $2,597 Charleston average
Providers Compared 15 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Charleston — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Charleston Cremation Center 2054 Wambaw Creek Road | $795 | $1,395 | 843-284-7777 |
| 2 | Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation & Burial Services 7475 Peppermill Parkway | $995 | $1,545 | 843-767-8057 |
| 3 | North Area Funeral Home 4784 Gaynor Avenue | $1,350 | $1,480 | 843-744-7511 |
| 4 | Fielding Home For Funerals 122 Logan Street | $1,495 | $1,395 | 843-722-3348 |
| 5 | Fielding Home For Funerals 2704 Meeting St Rd | $1,495 | $1,395 | 843-744-2545 |
| 6 | Dorothy's Home for Funerals 78 Canon Street | $1,500 | $1,975 | 843-722-0268 |
| 7 | W.M. SmithMcNeal Funeral Home 2 Radcliffe Street | $1,800 | $1,400 | 843-722-3676 |
| 8 | Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations 7113 Rivers Avenue | $1,995 | $3,830 | 843-797-2222 |
| 9 | James A. McAlister Funeral Home 1620 Savannah Hwy | $3,095 | $3,395 | 843-766-1365 |
| 10 | J. Henry Stuhr - Downtown Chapel 232 Calhoun St | $3,890 | $3,595 | 843-723-2524 |
| 11 | J. Henry Stuhr - North Charleston Chapel 2119 Dorchester Road | $3,890 | $3,595 | 843-747-4213 |
| 12 | J. Henry Stuhr - Northwoods Chapel 2180 Greenbridge Road | $3,890 | $3,595 | 843-572-2339 |
| 13 | J. Henry Stuhr - West Ashley Chapel 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway | $3,890 | $3,595 | 843-763-7664 |
| 14 | McAlister-Smith Funeral Home - James Island Chapel 347 Folly Road | $4,440 | $3,895 | 843-614-8494 |
| 15 | McAlister-Smith Funeral Home - West Ashley Chapel 2501 Bees Ferry Road | $4,440 | $3,895 | 843-722-8371 |
What is included in direct cremation?
✓ Transportation Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.
✓ Death certificate filing The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.
✓ Cremation The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.
✓ Return of remains Ashes returned in a basic plastic or cardboard container. Upgrades to urns cost extra.
What is NOT included in direct cremation:
- Embalming (not needed for direct cremation)
- Viewing or visitation
- Formal funeral service or ceremony
- Decorative urn (add $50–$500+)
- Obituary placement
- Flowers
Many families choose direct cremation and then hold a separate memorial service at home, a park, or a place of worship — at no additional cost to the funeral home.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cremation in Charleston
What is the cheapest cremation option in Charleston, South Carolina?
The cheapest direct cremation in Charleston is $795 at Charleston Cremation Center, located at 2054 Wambaw Creek Road. Call 843-284-7777 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in South Carolina?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including South Carolina. The FTC Funeral Rule guarantees your right to choose only the services you want. No funeral home can require you to purchase embalming, a viewing, or a casket if you choose direct cremation.
What is the difference between direct cremation and cremation with a service?
Direct cremation has no embalming, no viewing, and no funeral ceremony at the funeral home. It's the simplest and least expensive option. Cremation with a service (sometimes called "cremation with memorial") adds one or more of those elements — a viewing before cremation, a funeral ceremony at the funeral home, or a graveside service. Each addition increases the cost.
Can I hold a memorial service after direct cremation?
Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely because it separates the practical arrangements from the memorial. Once you have the ashes, you can hold a memorial service anywhere — at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant — at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.
About This Pricing Data
Cremation prices for Charleston, South Carolina are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
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General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly
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