Live Oak Memorial Gardens
3093 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC, 29414
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
“The home of my Family and my Boss's Family, loved tenderly by us all who have anyone there that we've ever cherished on this planet. I've lived within walking distance my entire 47 years of life. There are Real-Deal Vets in every square acre of that property, and they ALL deserve PEACE and POWER where they are now.”
— Be Kinne
“When I moved back to Charleston about 52 years ago from New London, Connecticut with my 5 yr. Old. I would come home from work. My daughter would be so excited because Grandma and Grandpa took her to see where they would be put to rest when they went to heaven. I was so upset with my parents. I am grateful for Live Oak Cemetery and my parents. I live in Ga. now and I go about 2/3 times a year, when I go I take something to sit on and just talk to my parents while I create a new arrangement. If something like the vase is broken they fix it ASAP. My parents were great people, loved their children and their grandchildren. I gave Oak Cemetery 5 stars ....Because they are always there. My parents bought 2 burerial spots over 60 plus years ago. Grateful because my parents got what THEY wanted and WHERE THEY WANTED TO BE PLACED. My siblings and I Never had to search...My parents are with Jesus and my husband and several grandchildren as well as their parents, brothers and sisters.”
— Shelia E
“Our experience with Live Oaks was and continues to be very favorable. My father was buried there in 2009 and recently my mom. Laurie took care of us and did a fabulous job. Mr Johnson and other staff did an exceptional job at the grave side. We couldn't have asked for better service. Extremely caring. We greatly appreciate the kind, complete and thorough handling of our needs. Greatly trust that others also will have good experiences when it matters so much.”
— S Duke
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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