2501 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
Services
Pricing displayed applies specifically to the West Columbia State Street location. All packages include basic service fee, overhead costs, removal and transport within 25-mile radius, necessary authorizations, and cremation or funeral service vehicle/hearse as applicable. Embalming and dressing/casketing included in traditional service packages. Affordable monthly payment plans available; families advised to inquire about funeral funding options.
McAlister-Smith structures their services around flexibility and personalization, with staff specifically trained to accommodate budget constraints while maintaining service dignity.
McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation operates five locations throughout South Carolina's Lowcountry and Midlands regions, with their West Ashley facility at 2501 Bees Ferry Road serving as a primary hub. The company traces its heritage back 135 years, making it one of the region's longest-serving funeral providers. Their service area spans Mount Pleasant, James Island, West Ashley, Goose Creek, and West Columbia, with the latter location specifically branded as the State Street facility.
The funeral home positions itself around a stated purpose: to honor, celebrate, and remember every life, capture and retell individual stories, and provide what they describe as "a safe place for the healing to begin." This philosophy manifests in their emphasis on personalized ceremonies and their investment in grief support resources including downloadable ebooks and video content.
I just got a postcard from McC-S. An image of a char-grilled hamburger, inviting me to a lunch to learn about cremation in October. Really?? Do better McCalister... This is beyond tasteless. Fire your marketing person. Pun intended!
I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for Gene and Cheryl Pardee during a profoundly difficult time in my family's life. Since my mother passed away on July 23, 2025, they have been instrumental in helping us navigate through our grief. From the moment she passed...
McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation truly exceeded every expectation our family had for Brittany’s service. From the very first meeting, Mrs. Cheryl welcomed us with warmth and compassion, and Gene walked us through every detail with such patience and care. What started as an ove...
Gene and Cheryl was so caring and made this whole process smooth and comfortable. I would highly recommend McAlister Smith at Bees ferry Road to everyone.
It was an absolute pleasure working with the McAlister - Smith Funeral Home at both the West Ashley and Goose Creek locations. Given the very sad and somber situation, they made the entire process of getting a funeral ceremony together very easy. All bases were covered and everyo...
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