This is the site of the first chapel on Hilton Head Island which was completed in 1788. This…read morelocation was the center of activity on the island in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, as the chapel was in close proximity to a Militia muster house and a Masonic lodge. It is also home to the oldest existing structure on the island, the Baynard Mausoleum, which was built in 1846 by William Baynard, a wealthy Plantation owner. The cemetery contains the graves and memorials for four Revolutionary War Patriots: Isaac Baldwin, James Davant, John Stoney, and Charles Davant. Charles Davant was ambushed by a Tory militia unit, was mortally wounded, and is the only known Patriot casualty on the island. It is clearly an old and disused cemetery. Some of the headstones are quite worn and impossible to read. There is a small parking area that is accessible from the Matthews Drive ramp. This is history. [Review 14375 overall, round number 1700 of 2020, number 742 in South Carolina.]

It's a small cemetery, loaded with history. Tombstones dating to early and mid 1800's. Each one…read moretells a story. From military grave markers to those of nameless infants and young children. The headstones are beautiful with their patina and age. I recommend watching the video from the historical society that maintains the property as it tells much more about the history of those buried / memorialized in this place. A short visit, well worth the quick stop if you are nearby.

Sheri Stahl is an amazing Funeral Home Director. My brother passed away in Port Royal, SC, two…read moreweeks ago with no family living in the area. The rest of his family live in the Upstate of SC, so we have had to do the majority of our business with Sheri over the phone. She has gone over and beyond to help us with all of the necessary arrangements for his cremation, delivery of his ashes to his final resting place, reaching out to the military on our behalf to get our questions answered, etc. When I finally met her in person once we were able to get down to Bluffton, I felt like I had a new friend. She made a terrible, heartbreaking situation so much easier to deal with by being so kind. I highly recommend this funeral home.

From the owner: For years, Bluffton and Hilton Head families had limited end-of-life care options. But in 2000,…read moreSimplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services began serving our area with cremation, burial, and funeral services. Our Bluffton arrangement center now provides a unique, convenient, and affordable alternative to traditional funeral providers. Celebrate life at your place of worship, private event space, or an area with special meaning for you and your family. While more Bluffton families opt for cremation, Lowcountry offers burial plans and coordinates with local cemeteries for graveside services. For our Veterans, Lowcountry ensures former service members and their families receive the respectful farewell they deserve.

My brother passed away this past January . I had come to Florida from Texas to take care of him…read more The family at Island Funeral Home were beyond helpful to me during this very difficult time. It was hard enough losing him then in a state I'm not familiar with only added to the stress. I asked a few of my brothers friends where they think I should turn to, all at different times. The first three I ask all gave the same answer. They nothing but professional. Thank you Todd S. Chagnon 01/27/2022

The staff at Island Funeral Home is the best! They made everything as easy as possible considering…read morethe sad circumstances. I am very glad that I chose them to handle my husband's funeral.