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title: Funeral Costs in South Carolina: Prices and Help Paying
url: https://coverfolk.com/funeral-costs/south-carolina
updated: 2026-10-08
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# Funeral costs in South Carolina

What it costs, who helps families with no money, and the South Carolina rules that protect you.

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Updated October 8, 2026[Fact checked](/editorial-standards)

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The short answer

Nationally, a funeral with viewing and burial had a median cost of $8,300 (2023, NFDA).

## Prepaid funeral plans

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs licenses preneed sellers. Money you pay on a preneed funeral contract is held in trust in a federally insured account, deposited within 30 days. On a revocable contract, ask in writing and within 30 days you get back everything you paid plus earnings, minus up to 10% of the last year's earnings. You can choose an irrevocable contract, and then you get 30 days to look it over and cancel for a full refund.

## Where to complain

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, for preneed contract complaints. Call (800) 922 1594 or 803 734 4200. [Website](https://consumer.sc.gov/consumer-resources/consumer-complaints)

## Plan ahead

A small final expense policy can pay these costs so your family does not have to. [Final expense in South Carolina](/states/south-carolina/final-expense).

## Common questions

How much does a funeral cost in South Carolina?

Nationally, the median funeral with viewing and burial was $8,300 in 2023 and $6,280 with cremation. Prices in South Carolina vary by funeral home, so ask for the itemized price list.

Is there help paying for a funeral in South Carolina?

Check with your county. Many counties help when a family has no money.

Who regulates funeral homes in South Carolina?

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, for preneed contract complaints. Call (800) 922 1594 or 803 734 4200.

## Sources

1. [S.C. Code Title 32 Chapter 7 preneed funeral contracts](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t32c007.php)
2. [SC Department of Consumer Affairs complaints](https://consumer.sc.gov/consumer-resources/consumer-complaints)
3. [2023 NFDA General Price List Study Shows Inflation Increasing Faster than the Cost of a Funeral (NFDA)](https://content.nfda.org/news/media-center/nfda-news-releases/id/8134/2023-nfda-general-price-list-study-shows-inflation-increasing-faster-than-the-cost-of-a-funeral)

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