How much does cremation cost in Columbia?
Cheapest Option $950 Myers Mortuary & Cremation Services
Average Cremation $2,173 Columbia average
Providers Compared 15 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 | Jones Funeral Home 1101 Charleston Hwy # 102 | $2,290 | $1,395 | 803-791-0853 |
| 10 | Shives Funeral Home & Crematory 5202 Colonial Drive | $2,645 | $2,575 | 803-754-6290 |
| 11 | Caughman-Harman Funeral Home-Irmo St. Andrew's Chapel 5400 Bush River Road | $2,690 | $2,395 | 803-772-1231 |
| 12 | Caughman-Harman Funeral Home-West Columbia Chapel 820 West Dunbar Road | $2,740 | $3,995 | 803-755-3527 |
| 13 | Dunbar Funerals & Cremations 3926 Devine St | $3,085 | $4,495 | 803-771-7990 |
| 14 | Greenlawn Memorial Park 845 Leesburg Road | $3,495 | $3,300 | 803-776-1092 |
| 15 | Thompson Funeral Home West Columbia 200 State Street | $3,495 | $3,300 | 803-791-0650 |
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 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
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General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly
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