Price Survey of Columbia Area Funeral Homes, 2016
The survey shown below was prepared from data collected from 27 funeral
homes and/or cremation services serving the Greater Columbia Metropolitan Area. Under regulations adopted by the Federal Trade Commission in 1984, and revised in
1994, funeral homes are required to provide price information over the telephone
and to supply a copy of their general price list (GPL) to anyone appearing in
person or requesting it.
The prices quoted below vary enormously. They make abundantly
clear why consumers should think carefully about the services they want and
compare prices before agreeing to what might well be one of the most expensive
purchases they will make over a lifetime.
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Survey of Grand Strand Funeral Homes, 2015
National average* $2,000 $695 $310 $318 National Average*
From a 2014 survey by the National Funeral Directors Association. Prices are medians, the point at which half the figures fall above and below. www.nfda.org
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Price Survey of Columbia Area Funeral Homes, 2014
The survey shown below was prepared from data collected from 24 funeral
homes and/or cremation services serving the Greater Columbia area.
Key to 2014 Survey Below:
*Indicates that the cost of the cremation itself is not mentioned.
** Indicates that the cost of the cremation itself in NOT included.
*** States that cremation is included "...if relevant."
Price Survey of Charleston Area Funeral Homes, 2011
The survey shown below was prepared from data collected from 23 funeral
homes and/or cremation services serving the Greater Charleston area. Under
regulations adopted by the Federal Trade Commission in 1984, and revised in
1994, funeral homes are required to provide price information over the telephone
and to supply a copy of their general price list (GPL) to anyone appearing in
person or requesting it. Twenty-two of the funeral homes complied with our request for
information. The prices quoted below vary enormously. They make abundantly
clear why consumers should think carefully about the services they want and
compare prices before agreeing to what might well be one of the most expensive
purchases they will make over a lifetime.
* Does NOT include the cost of cremation
** Includes "cremation, if relevant"
***Does not mention the cost of cremation
The prices displayed above have been taken from the General Price Lists provided by each of the funeral homes. Although the information was often difficult to interpret, the FCASC has made a good-faith attempt to report the price information as accurately as possible. Consumers are advised to check with the provider of their choice to confirm the accuracy of individual prices.
** Includes "cremation, if relevant"
***Does not mention the cost of cremation
The prices displayed above have been taken from the General Price Lists provided by each of the funeral homes. Although the information was often difficult to interpret, the FCASC has made a good-faith attempt to report the price information as accurately as possible. Consumers are advised to check with the provider of their choice to confirm the accuracy of individual prices.
