Celestial Memorial Gardens
3111 Delree St, West Columbia, SC, 29170
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“My family and I have been very satisfied with the services and the most wonderful care we have received from the office personnel of Celestial memorial. My grandparents are already buried there. Valerie has truly went out of her way to make sure we were taken care of and everything was done completely right for my mother's service & burial this year. We still have three more plots there. She is a true blessing that this company has her. She is not only a business person, but she gets personal in with the family whole hearted and treats you like her own family, not just a customer. We love and appreciate her and hope she will be there for our future family member's service's when needed.”
— Rennie Roberson
“Working with Celestial Memorial Gardens to plan my father’s burial and memorial was a profoundly positive experience. Every staff member I encountered demonstrated professionalism, empathy, and meticulous attention to detail. Pam and Valerie deserve special recognition for their consistent respect and courtesy; they personally guided me through edits and additional adjustments with patience and care until everything was exactly right. The team went above and beyond to create the first Columbia PD badge emblem for my father’s monument, ensuring his decades of service are visibly recognized as well as for anyone else who retired from that department or present and or future are now officially available for their everlasting grave. Their communication was clear, timelines were met, and the final monument reflected thoughtful craftsmanship and meaningful personalization. I am deeply grateful and honored by their work and wholeheartedly recommend Celestial Memorial Gardens to anyone seeking compassionate, top‑notch memorial care.”
— ELEANOR
“Valerie Bivins and Cindy in the front office were very professional @ Celestial Memorial Gardens. They are very caring to your needs especially when your loved one has passed or your planning your future needs when it comes time for us to pass on. I have a lot of family, and friends that are resting in peace @ Celestial Memorial Gardens. I Brian Hewitt would highly recommend Celestial Memorial Gardens to anyone in finding a final resting place for their loved one.”
— Brian Hewitt
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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