McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation Mt. Pleasant
1520 Rifle Range Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464
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
“Arrangements for Rebekah Culler Gillam (Tootsie) were made easily with Gene Pardee making sure all aspects of funeral were taken care of & done in a timely manner. Rev. Tom Glisson delivered a short & meaningful service allowing loved ones to speak. At 102 she’d known many people in her life & had outlived a good many of them. And last but by no means least, Jessica Siler in the McA-S office was (is) a wonderful asset to them. She worked tirelessly on the beautiful video tribute to my mom from all of her family. Tootsie, as she was best known as, was a true southern lady and touched many lives. We will miss you but know you are in heaven with those you loved who passed before you.”
— Cheryl Mackey
“The in-office cremation planning with Abigail at the Mount Pleasant office was helpful, but communication and follow-through declined after payment. Promised obituary edits were not completed without needing repeated follow-up and responses were brief and impersonal. We were told the task to edit had been pushed to multiple other employees, which explains why they felt rushed and were incomplete. We did not feel like a priority. Edits were finally completed (within minutes) thanks to the West Ashley office. Overall, we expected more care and compassion during such a difficult time.”
— Ashley Ikonomidis
“Making end of life decisions for your loved one is very difficult. We found Mc-Alister-Smith Funeral and Cremation to be extremely professional and compassionate. They communicated in a clear and timely manner. They provided me peace of mind during this difficult process.”
— Karen Piret
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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