Caring Service, The Way It Should Be

Every family deserves the opportunity to honor a life in a way that feels personal and meaningful. Explore our funeral and cremation services, along with pricing and options designed to help you create the right tribute for your loved one.

Caring Service, The Way It Should Be

Every family deserves the opportunity to honor a life in a way that feels personal and meaningful. Explore our funeral and cremation services and pricing, which are designed to help you create the right tribute for your loved one.

Obituaries

WHAT WE DO

Funeral and cremation services in the Charleston area

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Burial services

Honor your loved one in a dignified and meaningful way with our burial services.

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Cremation services

Celebrate a life well-lived with our flexible and personalized cremation options.

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Veteran services

Create a one-of-kind tribute for a veteran and receive assistance requesting VA burial benefits.

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Pet loss services

Compassionate pet cremation and memorial services to honor your beloved companion.

WHAT OUR FAMILIES SAY

“The staff treated our family with such care and respect. Their support made a hard time a little easier.”

Why choose us

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Family owned & operated

Five generations of ownership

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Always available for you

24/7 assistance

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Modern facilities

Comfortable spaces for gatherings

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Our team values

Respect | Teamwork | Integrity | Truth | Excellence

Our team is dedicated to supporting families with compassion, dignity, and honesty. We work together seamlessly to ease stress, uphold every promise, and provide clear, caring guidance. With a commitment to excellence in every detail, we ensure each loved one is honored with the respect they deserve.

What our families say

Our team values

Respect

Leading with kindness and compassion.

Teamwork

24/7 assistance

Respect

Five generations of ownership

Teamwork

24/7 assistance

Integrity

Comfortable spaces for gatherings

Red-brick MS school building with white trim and landscaped sign in front

PLAN AHEAD

Peace of mind for the people you love

When loss comes, families will face dozens of decisions during the hardest days of their lives.


 A few simple steps today can spare your loved ones from stress and give them peace instead of paperwork.

PLAN AHEAD

Peace of mind for the people you love

When loss comes, families will face dozens of decisions during the hardest days of their lives.


 A few simple steps today can spare your loved ones from stress and give them peace instead of paperwork.

Explore Our Locations

West Ashley

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Mt. Pleasant

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EXPLORE OUR LOCATIONS Find a location that best fits your needs
McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation West Ashley 2501 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414 (843) 722-8371
McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation Mt. Pleasant 1520 Rifle Range Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 884-3833
McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation James Island 347 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412 (843) 614-8494
McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation Goose Creek 869 St James Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445 (843) 553-1511

James Island

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Goose Creek

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Explore our locations

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