Cheapest Cremation in Columbia, SC (2026)

Prices from $950 at 12 cremation providers in Columbia. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Columbia?

Cheapest Option $950 Myers Mortuary & Cremation Services

Average Cremation $2,006 Columbia average

Providers Compared 12 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Columbia — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Myers Mortuary & Cremation Services 2624 Alpine Road	$950	$1,400	803-735-1205
2	Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive	$1,195	$1,595	803-254-2000
3	A A Dicks Funeral Home 2548 Main St	$1,495	$1,425	803-254-4673
4	Leevy's Funeral Home 1831 Taylor St	$1,495	$1,300	803-776-6922
5	Pearson's Funeral Home 4508 N Main St	$1,495	$1,995	803-754-0663
6	J. P. Holley Funeral Home 8132 Garners Ferry Rd	$1,650	$1,895	803-695-1666
7	Dunbar Funeral and Cremations 4219 Hard Scrabble Road	$1,735	$1,310	803-788-6310
8	Palmer Memorial Chapel 1200 Fontaine Place	$2,145	$1,595	803-786-6300
9	Shives Funeral Home & Crematory 5202 Colonial Drive	$2,645	$2,575	803-754-6290
10	Caughman-Harman Funeral Home-Irmo St. Andrew's Chapel 5400 Bush River Road	$2,690	$2,395	803-772-1231
11	Dunbar Funerals & Cremations 3926 Devine St	$3,085	$4,495	803-771-7990
12	Greenlawn Memorial Park 845 Leesburg Road	$3,495	$3,300	803-776-1092

What is included in direct cremation?

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Transportation

Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.

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Death certificate filing

The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.

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Cremation

The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.

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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 Columbia

What is the cheapest cremation option in Columbia, South Carolina?

The cheapest direct cremation in Columbia is $950 at Myers Mortuary & Cremation Services, located at 2624 Alpine Road. Call 803-735-1205 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 Columbia, South Carolina are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's directory of 10,000+ funeral homes. Prices are collected from individual funeral home General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly with the provider before making arrangements.

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