Palmetto Cremation Society - Columbia
1733 Airport Blvd, Cayce, SC, 29033
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in South Carolina
$2,121 – $6,671
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,121–$6,671. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
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What Families Say
“When dealing with the emotions of losing a parent or a loved one, their professionalism and kindness made the decisions much easier to handle. I'd recommend them highly! Prices are very reasonable for the quality options/products they offer.”
— Lisa Lee
“I am a little jaded towards the funeral industry and believe that sometimes less than honest companies take advantage of grieving people at some of their most vulnerable moments. This isn't the case with Palmetto Cremation Society. I have worked with Will Widner-Shealy at Palmetto twice and find him to be compassionate, professional, and completely transparent. They don't try to upsell or pressure you and do exactly what they say they are going to do. They do an excellent job starting at planning and all the way through the process keeping you informed and making sure your loved one is treated with nothing but dignity while in their care. I wholeheartedly recommend them and am grateful for how they treated us during a trying season in life.”
— Russell McFarland
“John and Jeff and staff were absolutely amazing during the process of planning a funeral. They were attentive, professional, answered all my questions. They made this difficult situation as easy and smooth as possible. My family appreciates all they have done.”
— Liz Carmichael
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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