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Funeral Homes in Sumter, South Carolina

View funeral home listings in Sumter, South Carolina and reach out to providers directly for details. If you’re pre-planning, you can call to ask about package options, scheduling, and general price lists. For the most accurate pricing and availability, contact the funeral home directly.

Bostick Tompkins Funeral Home of Sumter

353 Manning Ave

Sumter, South Carolina 29150

5.0 (3 reviews)

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Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral

515 Miller Rd

Sumter, South Carolina 29150

4.8 (21 reviews)

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Palmer Memorial Chapel

304 S Main St

Sumter, South Carolina 29150

4.4 (7 reviews)

Funeral home • Casket service • Cremation Ground • Funeral celebrant service • Funeral director • Mortuary

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Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory

221 Broad St

Sumter, South Carolina 29150

4.3 (6 reviews)

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Whites Mortuary LLC

517 N Guignard Dr

Sumter, South Carolina 29150

3.8 (23 reviews)

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Williams Jr Frank E

821 N Main St

Sumter, South Carolina 29150

3.7 (21 reviews)

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Sumter Funeral Services

623 Manning Ave

Sumter, South Carolina 29150

3.7 (3 reviews)

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Scrivens Funeral Home

230 S Lafayette Dr

Sumter, South Carolina 29150

3.0 (2 reviews)

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Sumter Casket Company

209 S Magnolia St

Sumter, South Carolina 29150

1.0 (4 reviews)

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Funeral Costs

How Much Does a Funeral Cost in South Carolina?

Funeral costs in South Carolina vary widely by location, provider, and service type. Below is a typical cost breakdown to help you budget and compare.

Average Full-Service
$8,224
Incl. casket, viewing & burial
Direct Cremation From
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Typical Range
$6,579-$9,869
Varies by county

Service-by-Service Cost Breakdown

Typical estimated prices - South Carolina
Basic service fee
$2,878
Embalming & preparation
$822
Casket (mid-range)
$2,467
Viewing / visitation
$658
Funeral ceremony
$658
Graveside service
$411
Transportation
$329
5 Ways to Reduce Costs
  • - Request a full itemized price list - it is your legal right
  • - Compare at least 3 providers before committing
  • - Direct cremation can save thousands vs. full burial
  • - Pre-planning may lock in today's prices against inflation
  • - You may supply your own casket - homes must accept it
FTC Funeral Rule

Federal law requires every funeral home to provide a complete itemized price list on request by phone or in person. You cannot be required to purchase a bundled package. This applies in all 50 states, including South Carolina.

What Drives the Price Up
  • - Premium or luxury caskets are the single biggest variable
  • - Metro-area viewing facilities command higher room fees
  • - Multiple certified death certificates at $15-$30 each
  • - Cemetery opening and closing fees often add $1k-$2.5k
  • - Headstones and monument costs are separate
State Laws & Requirements

South Carolina Funeral Laws & Requirements

South Carolina has specific regulations governing funerals, burials, and cremations. Understanding these before making decisions can save time and prevent complications.

Embalming is not universally required by law. However, certain conditions like public viewing or interstate transport might require it.
Many states require a licensed funeral director to oversee final dispositions and file the death certificate.
Home funerals are permitted, but you must still comply with local health regulations and paperwork requirements.
No state law requires embalming, but a burial-transit permit is mandatory. Home burial is allowed but governed strictly by county ordinances.
Associations
South Carolina Funeral Directors Association ↗
Oversees licensing standards and professional conduct for directors statewide.
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) ↗
The world's leading, largest, and most trusted association to support funeral professionals.
Licensing Authority
Funeral directors in South Carolina are licensed and regulated by the state's Department of Health or designated regulatory board.
Quick Reference
Embalming required?No (Usually)
Licensed director required?Yes
Home funeral permitted?Yes

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