Reviewing a funeral home is never something you want to do, but honestly, it could really help…read moreothers during a difficult time--so I wanted to share our experience. My father-in-law passed away unexpectedly, and he didn't have anything planned locally in South Carolina. We had to quickly figure everything out and put together a funeral on short notice, which is incredibly overwhelming. Overall, this funeral home was very good. The facility itself could use some updating, but it was clean, and the staff was extremely kind and welcoming. They truly helped take a lot of the stress off our shoulders by handling the majority of the planning and guiding us through the process. That alone made a huge difference during such an emotional time. A special mention to Derek (I believe that was his name), who helped us during the wake and funeral--he was absolutely fantastic. He was professional, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the services. One piece of advice for others going through this--look into purchasing a casket from Costco. The quality is excellent, and it's significantly more affordable than what's typically offered. Funeral homes are legally required to accept outside caskets, and this can save a substantial amount of money during an already expensive time. Overall, while this is never an easy experience, they helped make a very difficult situation much more manageable, and we are grateful for that.

At a bad time James Dyal and his funeral home have been nothing but kind, compassionate and…read moreunderstanding. When our lady loved one passed away two months ago, we called around when we knew it was coming and Dyal's pricing was not the cheapest and not the most expensive but the care, concern and explanation of what would occur and fees weee spoken about in advance. When she passed away it was professionalism from start to finish. All places get "bad" reviews and we looked at those but in our experience found them to not hold water. I highly recommend them.

We ultimately decided not to go with Parks Funeral Home, but I still wanted to share our experience…read morein case it helps others. The staff we interacted with were very nice and kind during a difficult time, which we appreciated. However, the facility itself just wasn't the right fit for our family. We understand the building is very old and has a lot of history (I believe it dates back to the 1800s), but it did feel a bit run down. The floors creaked quite a bit, there were decorative elements like mounted ducks throughout, and the exterior concrete was noticeably cracked. While it may be a good option for some families, it just didn't feel like the right environment for us during such an emotional time, so we chose to go with a different funeral home. I'm sure it serves others well, but this was simply our personal preference based on the atmosphere.

The celebration of life for my love, my bride, my world was handled flawlessly by Hannah...She…read morehandled every aspect with complete dignity and compassion. Any changes to the service were handled spot on. She treated us like family without question. 5 stars isn't nearly enough for her and the respect they gave us and our family in our time of grief. I can never thank Hannah enough for honoring my Guardian Angel.., Thank you to everyone at Parks Funeral Home

I cannot recommend Simplicity highly enough. I was tasked with coordinating transportation and…read morefuneral arrangements across states for both of my parents and was at a loss of what to do and where to turn. Simplicity was suggested to me, and I am ever grateful! Just after Amy and Bryan took over all the logistics and my family decided to pre-plan/pay for the inevitability of the passing of my 88 yr. old parents, my father did indeed pass away. The comfort and compassion that was provided to my family has been immeasurable- Bryan was my go-to contact and, because of him, the process of moving my dad from FL to SC and then to burial was seamless, worry-free and perfection! If you are looking for whom you can trust in this industry, where you can place your hope and faith that all things promised will be kept with the utmost professionalism and authentic, personal caring- then I urge you to please contact them- ask for Amy and Bryan. My family and I are eternally grateful- and have continued peace of mind as my mother continues to age, that the arrangements we have made with Simplicity regarding her passing will be just as seamless. We all humbly THANK YOU dear Bryan and Amy. You have been called to do such challenging work, but you are outstanding; true beacons in your profession, and such incredible people :D Amen!

My Family and I can't say enough good things about the professionalism and compassion that the…read morestaff at Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial gave to my family in our time of sorrow. They worked with the hospital to transport my husbands body to their facility. They took time to explain the different packages they offered, what I was entitled to, and they offered a checklist of things to do. I would highly recommend this Funeral home to anyone looking a wonderful compassionate group of people.

I highly recommend this group of wonderful people to anyone. It's a one-location, small…read moreorganization that immediately made me feel comfortable and heard when planning my father's cremation and memorial service. The individualized attention was incredible. I truly felt welcomed into their family. Rodney was available day and night to address any questions or issues. He worked with me to ensure the obituary and service accurately represented the humor and personality of my Dad. Michelle and Tripp were fantastic and so supportive. You feel the positive energy the second you enter the building.

McAlister's handled the services for my mother in 2010 and again for my father last month. I could…read morenot ask for a more professional and compassionate experience...twice! Prices are fair and Mr. McAlister was considerate of my budget and even talked me into spending less on a few items. Their staff handled the claim process for some of our life insurance claims which took one less thing to do off of my hands. They are truly Charleston's finest!

I can't begin to explain the level of professionalism and genuine caring that Murray's Mortuary…read moreextended to me following the death of my husband. Every single person I was in contact with was above excellent, they handled every detail, and gave my husband a beautiful sending off. I am so grateful for all they did for me and my family.

This small cemetery is more of a spiritual journey than a physical one. While there are many people…read moreburied in it, there's only one marker. There's also a cross with shells leaning against the central Live Oak tree. The people buried in the cemetery were all residents of Sullivan's Island prior to 1949. Parishioners of Mt. Zion and Stella Maris churches who were of mixed race rest here, too. Significant and historical, it recognizes a period of our history where cemeteries were divided by race. Many of those buried here helped built nearby Fort Moultrie. Small parking area with limited spots. Driveway located on Ben Sawyer Blvd. Lean-to for shade and bench seating.

While at work I found out the devastating news that my mom who lived in California, was going to…read morepass at any moment . The plan with our family was to have her laid to rest here in Mount Pleasant . With sudden urgency I was left having to make the decision of picking her place of rest as well as my father's for when his time comes . I called over to the Memorial Gardens and was told Dan would be able to meet with me . At this point I was an emotional wreak , but Dan was so patient, kind and knowledgeable while trying to guide me though the process . I went back two more times to make the final decision and he was gracious each time. The graveside burial was an intimate setting of immediate family with my dad officiating . Between the team at Stuhr Funeral Home and the Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens staff, the visitation the night before and graveside service the next morning went beautifully . My dad was very pleased and that's what mattered the most. After all, this was the love of his life for over 66 years . I now have a beautiful , peaceful place to visit with my mom , as will my dad when he moves here from California .

Had a very rude encounter today while visiting several close family members grave site. While my…read moresister and I were reflecting at my nephews gravesite, a man, a staff member I presume, dismounted his tractor and interjected himself in a rude and angry retort. He was admonishing me for parking on the grass, saying I was parked on top of others burial sites. I did not mean to do that if he was correct but the manner and hostile way he approached my sister and I was disturbing. He should have waited until we finished our prayer before butting in.

A review of a cemetery? Yes! This place is gorgeous! If, like me, you find cemeteries to be…read morebeautiful, quiet places to wander around and get lost in your thoughts, this a stunning spot to do it. You can drive through but this sprawling combo of history, nature, and reverence is the perfect place to walk. Mix of old and new. Plenty of sculpture throughout. Well kept but not overly manicured as that would ruin it. Wildlife abounds. Very good vibes.

great history. so many old stories. You can drive around for hours visiting all the unique historic…read moremarkers and architecture.