820 W Dunbar Rd W, West Columbia, SC, 29170
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?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“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
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in South Carolina
$2,121 – $6,671
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,121–$6,671. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
“This place posted the wrong date for the funeral, 1 day early. Also did a terrible job on makeup. I had to ask the funeral home guy to let me bury my mother in peace because he wanted to ask about my truck. Ridiculous!”
— Preston Causey
“Craig and Christy Shaw were phenomenal, very passionate and caring, professionalism to the highest standards, this is at the west columbia chapel on west dunbar road not downtown lexington, I cried when I learned Chrsity was the one who prepped my dad for visitation, from the skin tone, haircut and clean shave, he looked so peaceful and sharply dressed, he appeared to be happy, satisfied with his final rest , the coordination of the display for visitation was absolutely beautiful, professionalism at its finest standards, so deeply moved with Christy's expertise and extraordinary work with everything she did, Craig made everything simple enough to understand, and was a pure gentleman to work with, his coordination from setting up the entrance of the church and pulpit, to directing everyone with kindness and pure dignity, following his queue through the entire process in and out the church, directing pallbearers, and the funeral procession, making sure I was first behind my dad’s casket, to directing everyone at graveside, his experience and professionalism and courtesy, overall politeness, well rounded personality left a mark unmatched, my experience with Caughman-Harman staff are hands down best of best , my family are truly grateful and blessed beyond measure for a wonderful and heartfelt experience !”
— ELEANOR
“Everything for both my mother's and father's funeral provided was exactly what we had hoped for. Thank you so much for your caring and professionalism it is much appreciated. Two”
— M.e. H.
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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